Seen at the venue of the exhibition is a photo of Kim Jong Il wishing socialist Korea a rosy future.

On display are photos showing the exploits of the Chairman who developed the Workers' Party of Korea into the eternal party of the leader and an invincible and powerful general staff of the revolution.

Also there are photos dealing with the remarkable development of the motherland, the firm faith and will of all the people to follow only the road of Juche and the dignified feature of our revolutionary armed forces.

An opening ceremony took place at the People's Palace of Culture on Thursday.

It was attended by Ri Il Hwan, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Choe Hui Thae, chairman of the Pyongyang City People's Committee, officials concerned and citizens of Pyongyang.

Sung Jong Gyu, minister of Culture, made an opening address.

He said that the revolutionary career of Kim Jong Il was the most brilliant one of the legendary hero and peerless patriot who dedicated his all to the sacred cause for achieving the prosperity of the country and happiness of all generations to come.

He called upon all the officials, Party members and other working people to make a tangible contribution to adding shine to the revolutionary exploits of Kim Jong Il and glorifying this year as a year of great revolutionary auspicious events to be significantly recorded in the history of the country, united close around the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un.