DPRK Newspapers Praise Kim Jong Il as Sun of Juche

Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Leading newspapers Tuesday carry editorials on the occasion of the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il. Kim Jong Il is the eternal image of the great Paektusan nation and the sun of Juche who guaranteed the eternal future of the country and the nation. Rodong Sinmun says: Kim Jong Il's revolutionary history was the heroic epic of the outstanding leader, brilliant commander and peerless patriot who explored un-trodden path under the uplifted red flag of the revolution and devoted his all to the country and the people all his life. Thanks to his unremitting forced march which was associated with brilliant wisdom, rare leadership ability and warm love for the people, the eternal foundations for the prosperity of the country and the nation were laid and the cradle of the people's life has been reliably defended by a powerful nuclear deterrent. The greatest feat he performed in opening up the eternal future of the great Paektusan nation is that he perfectly solved the important issue of carrying forward the leadership of the revolution. Minju Joson says calls for working hard to bring into a brilliant reality the lifetime intention and desire of Kim Jong Il, rallied close around Marshal Kim Jong Un. -0-