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Koreans from China Hail Successful Launch of Satellite in Homeland
Pyongyang, December 18 (KCNA) -- The heads of the visiting delegations of Koreans in China said the successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 in the homeland is exciting all Koreans.

Ji Sun Bok, head of the delegation of branch officials of the General Association of Koreans in China, noted that the successful launch of the satellite was a gift of loyalty which the people of the homeland presented to leader Kim Jong Il.

Saying that she deeply felt again how tremendous the national power of the country which Kim Jong Il built through his patriotic devotion is. This astonishing event gives great pleasure and encouragement to all compatriots, she added.

Ri Sun Nam, head of the delegation of the Federation of Korean Economic Workers in China, said in an excited tone:

The satellite launch in the homeland marks a world-wide special event and means high pride of Kim Il Sung's nation and Kim Jong Il's Korea.

The boundless pride and self-esteem of the nation of the sun reached the space along with the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3.

Kim Thaek Ryong, head of the delegation of Korean Businessmen's Association in Dandong, China, said:

I feel proud to hear the news of the successful launch of satellite. This is a thrilling event which indicates the level the science and technology of the motherland of Juche have reached. I warmly congratulate the scientists and technicians on their successful implementation of the behest of Kim Jong Il.

Kim Yong Nyo, head of the delegation of the Youth Federation of Koreans in China, noted that the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un led the DPRK, political, ideological and military power, to tower high as space power. She went on to say:

I would like to extend my thanks to Marshal Kim Jong Un for having exalted the dignity and honor of the country.

Great and powerful is my socialist country.

I am fortunate to be a member of the Korean nation.

We will hold Kim Jong Un, symbol of victory and glory of Korea of the sun, in high esteem and dynamically advance along the road of patriotism under his leadership.

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