Thanks to the day, the true feature and nature of the revolutionary armed forces of the DPRK have been firmly preserved, a decisive guarantee for the steady continuity of the history and traditions of invincibility provided and the country's honor, dignity and might as the strongest military power demonstrated to the world, Rodong Sinmun notes, and goes on:

This year witnessed the attainment of the major goals of the five-year plan for development of national defence capabilities, continuous development of new strategic weapons, rapid progress in the overall national defences and possession of even a reconnaissance satellite. The dignity and absolute power of our state, which no other forces can overpower, has been fully demonstrated to the world.

Such eye-opening successes, achieved in the bolstering of the national defence capabilities thanks to the energetic guidance and patriotic devotion of the respected General Secretary, are proud ones that highlighted the mightiness and invincible spirit of the DPRK.

Celebrating the above-said anniversary, the people of the DPRK keenly realize the truth that the country is strong and their dignity and happiness is ensured as they are led by the peerlessly brilliant commander.

An eternal guarantee for adding glory to the prestige and power of Juche Korea at the highest level is provided when we faithfully uphold the leadership of the respected General Secretary.

Stressing that the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un represents the mightiness and great dignity of the country, Minju Joson says the future of Juche Korea is immensely rosy as it is holding the peerlessly great commander in high esteem as the supreme commander of the armed forces.