Expressing full support at the policy speech, the statement said that Kim Jong Un in his policy speech indicated the highest programme of the Workers' Party of Korea and the government of the DPRK and the general direction and general goal of the construction of a socialist state.

The grand tasks set forth by him would be successfully carried out, so that the DPRK would turn into a genuine people's country where their ideal is translated into a reality, and into a dignified and invincible power of independence, the statement pointed out.

It stressed that if the south Korean authorities sincerely want to see improved inter-Korean relations and reunification, they have to honestly carry out the Panmunjom Declaration.

It urged the U.S. to give up the current old way of political calculation and show sincerity for improving the DPRK-U.S. relations.

It wished the Korean people new successes in their efforts for building a powerful socialist country and achieving the independent and peaceful reunification of the country.