A powerful independent state is a country which fully exercises its sovereignty, free from pressure or restriction by anyone in its state building and activities, the article notes, and goes on:

It is the exploits of our Party in building a dignified and powerful independent state that it has brought up our people to be strong in their independent spirit and achieved the invincible single-minded unity which firmly guarantees independent politics.

It has also provided the invincible military capability for self-defence and the firm foundation for the self-supporting economy which can withstand any hardships.

Today, the DPRK, having Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un in high esteem, is further demonstrating its might as a powerful independent state.

Brilliant plans for developing the country have been unfolded by the unique idea of Kim Jong Un and the strength and prestige of Juche Korea displayed under his outstanding leadership. It is our people's great pride and honor that they are living and carrying out revolution as citizens of a powerful independent state, holding him, the great personifier of the independent idea and guardian of justice, in high esteem.

The DPRK, a country of the single-minded unity where the Party and the people are united closely around the leader and the Juche idea is thoroughly embodied in overall state building and activities, will shine forever as a dignified and powerful independent state.