The centenarians, born into poor families, had keenly felt the sorrow of statelessness, being subject to all kinds of maltreatment and contempt, during the Japanese imperialists' colonial rule over Korea.

It was only after President Kim Il Sung liberated the country that they came to lead a worthwhile and happy life.

After receiving without any cost farmland they had ardently desired, they worked hard to live up to the solicitude of the country. During the Fatherland Liberation War, they were active in supporting the People's Army and they took the lead in the postwar reconstruction. And they had dedicated themselves to the prosperity of the country for decades.

They have volunteered to do works conducive to the economic life of the country after becoming pensioners.

Thanks to the socialist public health system, they are enjoying optimistic life in good health, doing housework and cultivating kitchen gardens.