Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Demise Observed in Russia

Pyongyang, December 31 (KCNA) -- Russian media gave special write-ups to the 5th anniversary of demise of leader Kim Jong Il between Dec. 2 and 20. They carried portraits of smiling Kim Jong Il and his photos and photos showing the revolutionary activities of respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. The newspaper Nakhodkinski Rabochi in an article titled "Great nationalist of Korea" said: The national self-respect etched in the hearts of the Korean people was implanted by leader Kim Jong Il through his total dedication. Holding aloft the banner of Songun to frustrate the moves of the imperialist allied forces to stifle the DPRK, Kim Jong Il bolstered up the military muscle of the country in every way and protected the destiny of the Korean nation. He was, indeed, a great nationalist as he made a big contribution to carrying out the cause of national reunification, the greatest desire of the Korean people. Newspapers Byvor, Argumenti i Fakti Primoriye and Komsomolskaya Pravda carried articles titled "Kim Jong Il's patriotism," "Comrade Kim Jong Il and Korea today" and "Whole life dedicated to future." The internet news Gazeta. Ru, internet magazine Lemchich and internet homepage of the Russian Institute of Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism, too, in their articles lauded the whole life of the peerlessly great man characterized by his love for the people as he made ceaseless field guidance for the people's happiness day and night. -0-