The DPRK, in the historical course of carving out the destiny of the nation, held aloft the banner of independence and positively struggled to defend the will and interests of the nation and realize them, the article notes, and goes on:

President Kim Il Sung wisely clarified the idea that the prestige of the DPRK as an independent and sovereign state and the dignity of its people can be ensured when the DPRK government firmly adheres to independence, and sagaciously led the struggle to do so.

Thanks to the resolute decision and wise guidance of the President who consistently adhered to the principle of independence and courageously directed the construction of a prosperous country under the uplifted banner of self-reliance, the DPRK could dynamically advance along the road of prosperity.

Under the prominent independent politics of Chairman Kim Jong Il, another peerlessly great man, the strength of the country was remarkably increased despite the imperialists' hideous challenge and the DPRK turned into a socialist fortress of independence remaining unfazed under any tempest.

He turned the country into a political and ideological power and a military power by making a day-and-night forced march till the last moments of his life and laid a solid groundwork for building a prosperous and powerful country and achieving the independent reunification. These undying exploits will shine long in the history of the country.

Today the Korean nation's cause of independence and national reunification has greeted its new heyday under the wise guidance of Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.

Definite is the victory of the cause of Korean-style socialism as there are strong foundation of independence, self-support and self-reliance provided by the great leaders and the experienced leadership of the Supreme Leader.