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Reverence for Kim Jong Un Runs Higher in 2012
Pyongyang, December 31 (KCNA) -- Activities of Kim Jong Un, supreme leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, have been in the limelight of world media this year.

The Nigerian newspaper Nigerian Observer, in an article titled "Hot Wind of Kim Jong Un", said that the attention of world public has been focused on Kim Jong Un and the world people's reverence for him is growing deeper with each passing day.

The U.S. Associated Press said that Kim Jong Un began displaying his appearance against foreign speculations. It added that he would unfailingly adhere to the Songun (military-first) politics, pursued by Kim Jong Il, chairman of the National Defence Commission.

Kim Jong Un's speech, delivered at the military parade marking the centenary of birth of President Kim Il Sung, sent a wave to the whole world. His speech was broadcast live, stirring up the world's people. More than 12 000 media outlets conveyed his speech as a special program in a few days.

The New York Times said his speech demonstrated the ability of the new leadership alive with youthful vigor and the French magazine Le Point carried an article saying that many people in the world unanimously think that Kim Jong Un displayed his peculiar attraction.

Cambodia's AKP said in its bulletin that supreme leader Kim Jong Un first appeared in the political arena to instantly become a world's famous man.

The Russian paper Veteran in an article titled "Kim Jong Un Draws World's Attention" said that he personalized all qualifications as befitting present-day statesman and master of military affairs.

The Chinese newspaper International Pioneer Guide said that the term of new century of Juche is being used in the DPRK, which proves that the DPRK led by Kim Jong Un entered a new historic turning point.

Posted on a number of internet websites were articles captioned "Kim Jong Un under World's Focus", "Reincarnation of President Kim Il Sung" and "Start of Kim Jong Un's Era", "Forward to Final Victory", etc.

Meanwhile, prizes, decorations, medals, honorary titles, congratulatory banners and gifts were sent to Kim Jong Un from many countries.

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