The article said that the historic October 4 declaration recorded in the history of the Korea's reunification movement conveys unremitting efforts made by leader Kim Jong Il for accomplishing the cause of national reunification, his noble love for the nation and shining feats performed by him for the patriotic struggle for reunification and powerfully encourages all Koreans in their dynamic struggle for reunification.

The October 4 declaration provides a new springboard for national reconciliation and unity and a milestone of independent reunification, peace and prosperity along with the June 15 joint declaration, the article noted, adding:

The inter-Korean relations which covered the road of development under the banner of the June 15 joint declaration have entered into the higher stage thanks to the adoption of the October 4 declaration.

The adoption of the October 4 declaration was a shining victory of Kim Jong Il's transparent idea and line of national independence and the precious fruition of his high prestige, political caliber and noble virtue.