His desire was to make the Korean people lead a very happy, highly-civilized and honored life.

He regarded it as a pleasure to devote his all to the prosperity of the country and happiness of the people, overcoming all sorts of difficulties.

As desired by him, fresh miracles and changes have been made and prosperity and high-civilization created in the country.

From the outset of this year, Juche-oriented weapons have risen into the space, demonstrating the dignity and prestige of the most powerful country which no formidable enemy dares provoke.

Modern streets were built in the capital city and new houses built in rural communities despite the worst difficulties.

Ideal streets and villages were built in different parts of the country despite the worst trials ever in history and a model entity of modernized regional industry was also created and modern farm machines were sent to farms.

The far-reaching ideal and spirit of the Korean people dynamically advancing toward the overall development and prosperity of socialism clearly prove that the lifetime desire of Kim Jong Il has been successfully realized.

Every December, the Korean people, who always keep the loving care of Kim Jong Il deep in their minds, renew their pledge to translate his desire into reality under the guidance of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un.