The Party of Communists of Russia edited an article titled "Sunny smile" illustrated with a photo of the President.

The article said that the President founded the Juche idea, Songun idea, defeated two formidable imperialisms in one generation, turned the DPRK into a socialist power independent in politics, self-supporting in economy and self-reliant in national defence, devoted himself to reunifying the country and accomplishing global independence and took warm care of all people with his limitless attraction.

The Czechoslovak Communist Party in an article titled "Comrade Kim Il Sung, founder and eternal President of socialist Korea" said that the past, present and future of Korea would be unthinkable apart from him.

It went on: He embarked upon the road of revolution in his teens, founded the Juche idea and led the anti-Japanese war to victory, accomplishing the historic cause of national liberation.

After the liberation of the country, he founded the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK.

He devoted all his life to the prosperity of the country and happiness of the people.

His august name will shed its rays forever together with the history of victory of socialist Korea.

The United Left Party of Venezuela in articles explained in detail the validity, truth and invincible vitality of the Juche idea founded and developed in depth by the President and leader Kim Jong Il.

The Polish Branch of the Korean Friendship Association in an article introduced the revolutionary career of the President who performed great feats which will shine long with history.