The Finnish National Committee for the Study of the Juche Idea on July 2 posted an article titled "Smile of Eternal Sun" with his photo.

Progressive mankind is looking back on his brilliant life with deep respect on the occasion of his demise, the article said.

He was the most distinguished thinker and theoretician, peerless statesman and the fatherly leader of the people in the 20th century, it noted.

The Korean people are now waging a dynamic drive to build a thriving socialist nation under the Songun revolutionary leadership of Kim Jong Il, it said.

The Juche idea followers of Finland and progressive mankind extend full support and solidarity to the Songun politics pursued by Kim Jong Il and the Korean people's just cause, it added.

The Brazilian Center for the Study of the Juche Idea on July 1 dealt with the warm loving care shown by Kim Il Sung for former Chilean President Salvador Allende and his family.