The statement said:

The Korean people hold Kim Jong Il in high esteem as the eternal chairman of the National Defence Commission as he laid groundwork for the country's eternal prosperity.

He focused everything on building up the country's military strength after President Kim Il Sung's demise and on the basis of it, made it possible to steadily strengthen the country's overall national power.

He ensured that the Korean army and people are more firmly armed with the Juche idea, Songun idea and consolidated the single-minded unity which all the service personnel and people share idea and fate with the leader, closely rallied around him.

With the remarkable development of science and technology, the DPRK has ranked itself among a few satellite manufacturers and launchers in the world.

His feats will shine forever along with the victorious history of the DPRK which is thriving on a daily basis under the leadership of HE Kim Jong Un.