calendar>>December 18. 2012 Juch 101
Korean Book, Photo and Handicraft Exhibitions Held Abroad
Pyongyang, December 18 (KCNA) -- Events were held in different countries to mark the first anniversary of demise of leader Kim Jong Il, the 21st anniversary of his assumption of the supreme commandership of the Korean People's Army, the first anniversary of the dear respected Kim Jong Un's assumption of the supreme commandership of the KPA and the 95th birth anniversary of anti-Japanese war hero Kim Jong Suk.

A Korean book and photo exhibition took place in China and opening ceremonies of Korean book, photo and handicraft exhibitions in Russia and Bulgaria with due ceremonies on December 7.

On display in their venues were photos showing Kim Jong Il's revolutionary career and his immortal exploits and revolutionary activities of Kim Jong Un.

Also displayed there were works of the peerlessly great men, books and photos introducing Songun Korea and handicrafts associated with wisdom and talents of the Koreans.

Speeches were made at the opening ceremonies.

The managing director of the Shenyang Korean Trade and Investment Consulting Co. Ltd., of China said that the career of Kim Jong Il was one of a great leader who devoted his all to the happiness of the Korean people, cause of socialism and development of Sino-DPRK friendship true to the intentions of President Kim Il Sung.

He stressed that Kim Jong Il will always live in the hearts of the Chinese people.

A vice-chairperson of the Amur Region Legislative Assembly of Russia and the mayor of a Bulgarian city referred to the significance of the Korean book, photo and handicraft exhibition.

They stressed that the exhibition would serve as an opportunity for bringing the Russian and Bulgarian people to the better knowledge of the immortal exploits of Kim Jong Il and greatness of Kim Jong Un.

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