Ri Song Som, who was born into a tenant's family during the Japanese imperialists' colonial rule and led a miserable life.

It was not until President Kim Il Sung liberated the country that she could lead a worthwhile life.

She made her sons and daughters stand at the post for defence of the country with a mind to repay the Party's benevolence even a little.

She kept herself busy even after becoming a pensioner.

Officials of the Pukchong County Party Committee congratulated her on receiving the birthday spread while acquainting themselves with her health and living condition.

She told the villagers sharing joys with her that the large family of the country is full of happiness as they hold in high esteem the peerlessly great man believing in the people as in Heaven.