He began his Songun revolutionary leadership 56 years ago. Since then, he had spoiled the imperialists' moves against the DPRK and socialism by dint of the Songun idea and politics to defend the country and the revolution and thus displayed the honor and dignity of socialist Korea.

That's why the world progressives regard the Songun idea and politics as an almighty treasured sword for overpowering the imperialist forces as well as a synonym for justice and truth.

So, groups for the study of the Songun idea and politics were organized in many countries and their number is steadily increasing. Meanwhile, seminars on the Songun idea and politics took place on an international, regional and national scale.

Media of the world praised Kim Jong Il as a world-recognized elder statesman and strategist, saying that the present age calls upon each country and nation to carve out their own destiny independently on the principle of giving priority to the military affairs.

The German newspaper Rote Fahne said in an article titled "The Democratic People's Republic of Korea Emerging Victorious with Songun":

The history of the DPRK, called a "small yet big country" in the international community, can be said to be a history of Songun. The DPRK has always emerged victorious in the showdown with the Untied States. This is because the former has constantly adhered to the Songun line.

The DPRK will as ever win victory after victory under the banner of Songun.