Al Baath carried an article illustrated with the photo of a panoramic view of Pyongyang. It introduced the Korean people who spent the past four years after demise of Kim Jong Il with ardent yearnings, invariable loyalty and noble sense of morality.

Al Thawrah noted he put primary effort to bolstering up the military capabilities to build the DPRK into an invincible socialist fortress, further consolidated the great unity between the servicepersons and people to rally them around the party and brought about a turning phase in the building of a thriving nation.

Tishrin said he maintained the principle of giving priority to the future of the country in shaping any line and policy.

Nidal Al-Palyahin noted with appreciation he turned the DPRK into a socialist power independent in politics, self-supporting in economy and self-reliant in national defence by applying the Juche idea.

Syria TV Channel showed the footage of his revolutionary activities, speaking highly of his ideo-theoretical feats and Songun leadership feats, while the Syrian Radio praised the revolutionary career and exploits of the peerlessly great man.