Kim Jong Il's love for the country was the most genuine and ardent, the bulletin said, and went on:

He exerted great efforts to defend socialist Korea and develop it into a thriving country.

When the imperialist allied forces extremely tightened their moves to stifle the DPRK in the late 20th century, he turned the DPRK into a world military power and impregnable fortress of socialism that any formidable enemy dares not to provoke, holding higher the banner of Songun.

He devoted himself to achieving the prosperity of the country and bringing about the happiness of the people.

Kim Jong Il's patriotism serves as the precious spiritual heritage that makes all the Korean people take the genuine road of patriotism.