The bulletin praised his party building feats in such articles as "The whole life dedicated to the happiness of the people".

Leader Kim Jong Il developed in depth the Juche idea, founded by President Kim Il Sung, into the guiding idea in the era of independence through his distinguished ideo-theoretical activities and defended socialism with a treasured sword of Songun and provided a turning-point in the building of a powerful state, it said, adding:

He had the historic north-south declarations adopted through his energetic leadership, thus opening up bright vistas for reunifying Korea by the Korean nation itself without any foreign interference and making a great contribution to the accomplishment of the human cause of independence.

He made endless journey of field guidance always in his simple jumper, taking short and uncomfortable sleeps and eating simple rice-balls. He devoted his all to the people, regarding their happiness as his pleasure.