The newspaper Nakhodkinski Rabochi on January 24 said in an article that immortal revolutionary hymn "Song of General Kim Jong Il" reflects the popular life of the great man.

HE Kim Jong Il showed his warm love for the people, always finding himself among them, the article noted.

Thanks to his ardent love, the DPRK could demonstrate its might as a country of the single-minded unity, an invincible political and ideological power and military power which remains unswayed by any trials and difficulties, it added.

The website Grifon-Personal on January 26 said:

The birth of HE Kim Jong Il was a great event of weighty significance in the destiny and development of not only the Korean people but also the world progressives.

He made public one after another immortal works proving the scientific accuracy and truth of socialism and the inevitability of its victory to give strength and courage to the peoples of the countries aspiring after independence, justice and socialism.

The February issue of the newspaper Serp I Molot introduced in detail the immortal exploits Kim Jong Il performed for the country and its people, era and history.

The internet newspaper Edinaya Korea on February 5 said:

Leader Kim Jong Il worked against time.

His activities embraced all areas where the people live and he continued field guidance for them even on his birthday.