He said that dramatic changes on the Korean peninsula last year served as a precious success for the Korean people, who are suffering from decades-long division due to foreign forces, and the progressive mankind struggling for world peace.

The DPRK has dynamically waged the struggle for defending its sovereignty, he said, and went on:

Leader Kim Jong Un said in his New Year Address that when the north and the south join hands firmly and rely on the united strength of the fellow countrymen, no external sanctions and pressure and challenges and trials will be able to hinder the Korean nation in the efforts to open a broad avenue to national prosperity.

We are sure that the Korean people will achieve great successes in accomplishing the cause of reunification of the country and ensuring peace and security of the world.