Hong stressed that he could preserve his revolutionary faith and principle in the face of all sorts of appeasement and brutal torture by hangmen pressuring him to convert for decades as he reposed absolute trust in the great leaders.

He noted that former unconverted long-term prisoners are leading a worthy life as pro-reunification patriotic fighters full of energy despite their advanced ages under the warm loving care of Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.

He called on the members of the delegation to strenuously take the path of patriotism, cherishing the pride and self-esteem of holding a peerlessly great man in high esteem.