The statement said the appeal is reflective of aspiration of the world progressives to significantly celebrate auspicious holidays in 2017 with the Korean people.

It is our due duty to highly praise the undying exploits the peerlessly great persons of Mt. Paektu performed for the prosperity of Korea and the cause of global independence, the statement said, and went on:

Now the progressives ardently revere and follow the respected H.E. Marshal Kim Jong Un who is developing the DPRK into the invincible socialist power no one dares provoke and independent and powerful bulwark against imperialism with his outstanding Songun revolutionary leadership.

We will rev up the atmosphere with colorful political and cultural events on the occasion of the significant holidays of the DPRK next year and actively take part in the 2017 Meeting Praising Great Persons of Mt. Paektu to be held in August.

We extend invariable support and solidarity to the drive of the Korean people for building a socialist power and reunifying the country by their concerted efforts.