They toured Chongbong Bivouac, Konchang Bivouac, etc. associated with the noble soul and spirit of the anti-Japanese revolutionary forerunners before visiting Chairman Kim Jong Il's birthplace in the Paektusan Secret Camp.

At his old home, they looked back upon the sacred revolutionary career and immortal exploits of Kim Jong Il who devoted all his life to the prosperity of the country and happiness of the people.

They recollected the mental world of the anti-Japanese revolutionary fighters who unhesitatingly devoted their youth and lives to the historic cause of national liberation.

Then, they climbed Mt Paektu and toured Mupho Bivouac, the Taehongdan Revolutionary Battle Site, etc.

An oath-taking meeting of journalists and other media persons from across the country took place at the plaza before the statue of Kim Jong Il in Samjiyon City on Friday.

During the study tour, the group members had diverse political and cultural events such as a meeting to hear impressions of the reminiscences of anti-Japanese guerrillas, a contest for singing revolutionary songs, and a contest of writings on the theme of education in revolutionary traditions and patriotism.