The statement said:

We pay high tribute to the great President Kim Il Sung on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of his demise.

The President fathered the great Juche idea and wisely led the struggle of the Korean people and other progressives to make distinguished contributions to the cause of global independence and socialism.

President Kim Il Sung lives forever along with the century as he devoted his all to justice, truth and the victory of the cause of human independence.