In an article titled "Footprints of devotion" the bulletin said he covered the path of Songun all his life.

Thanks to his devotion the military muscle of the DPRK has been put on the highest level so that any formidable enemy dare not provoke, it noted, and went on:

The DPRK access to powerful nuclear deterrent ended the era when the imperialists threatened and blackmailed the DPRK with A-bombs.

Kim Jong Il devoted his whole life only to the happiness of the people.

It was his idea to build a thriving socialist nation which has strong power and in which everything prospers and the people live well with no more to desire in the world. Thanks to his devotion the city construction, the construction of nature-driven waterways and large-scale land rezoning projects had been pushed forward in the DPRK, face-lifting the country as required by the 21st century.

His long journey of patriotism and devotion will shine long together with the prospering socialist country.