Anniversary of WPK Celebrated in North Europe

Pyongyang, October 17 (KCNA) -- A joint meeting of Nordic progressive political parties and friendly organizations took place in Sweden on October 7 to celebrate the 72nd founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea. On display at its venue was an art piece depicting President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il and photos showing their revolutionary careers and exploits. The participants laid floral baskets, bouquets and flowers before the art piece depicting the great leaders and paid tribute to them. Christer Lundgren, chairman of the Sweden-Korea Friendship Association, said that the WPK was founded on October 10, 1945 but its historic roots were provided during the anti-Japanese revolutionary struggle led by Kim Il Sung and that the WPK has led the Korean people's struggle to victory for more than 70 years. Anders Kristensen, chairman of the Denmark-DPRK Friendship Association, mentioned the history of the WPK which has always emerged victorious under the guidance of the peerlessly great men. A solidarity statement was issued to support the Korean people's just cause. The participants watched the Korean film "Grand Celebration of 70th Founding Anniversary of Workers' Party of Korea in Presence of Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un". -0-