Who Is the Blessed Population?

http://www.mfa.gov.kp/view/article/22046

 2025.4.3.

Situated in the mountainous northern area of the country, Samjiyon City, is now attracting unreserved admiration and envy of the world. Its splendour reflects the magnificence and imposing feature of Mt. Paektu, the sacred place of our revolution, when it has been built into the base of education in revolutionary traditions and a model of a civilized city in the mountains.

The city, once known as an uninhabitable place and the highest village under the sky with its unfavourable climate conditions, has now been transformed into the one resounding with the merry laughter of our people. Its transformation, however, is associated with strenuous efforts and devotion made by respected Comrade Kim Jong Un for the improvement of livelihood of our provincial population.

When he visited the place six years ago, on April 3, 2019 to inquire into the state of construction and progress made, he said with genuine warmth that the then Samjiyon County, the native home to our revolution, should be built into the epitome of modern civilization boasting of unique features and wealth that cannot be copied by any others.

It is the noble view held by respected Comrade Kim Jong Un that he would pick a star from the sky or even grow flowers on bare rocks if our people so desire. He always cares more for people far away from him rather than the ones near him and more for such needy and remote places as Samjiyon rather than wealthy areas. Such is his consideration and solicitude.

He visited the city again in July last year and set forth important tasks related to transforming the city into a more innovative and civilized one of a new type in conformity with the ever-increasing demand of the times.

Some countries in the world build their capital cities into modern ones to demonstrate their national might while some others develop such areas with rich natural resources into industrial cities to propel national development.

None of them, however, equals our country in the sense that it is meant for its people. With the noble view that the absolute criterion determining the mightiness of a country is none other than its people’s merry laughter, respected Comrade Kim Jong Un saw to it that a secluded place - neither the capital city nor an important industrial area - be transformed into a splendid city at the cost of vast expense for the sake of people who are living there.

Now that a model of world-class mountainous tourist attraction is built, the rural advancement is briskly underway, building on the successes already made. Such spirited advance of our Republic towards improvement of living conditions of the provincial population presents a stark contrast to the corruption in the capitalist countries where the well-to-do lead a lavish lifestyle in their luxurious villas whereas the poor have to sleep in the streets under the stars. Comparing these two pictures, the world public unanimously say as follows:

The people of the DPRK are indeed the happiest population in the world, blessed with the fatherly leader of the people who is so committed to people’s happiness and their happy laughter even though it means endless efforts and continuous visit to dangerous places in the cold wind.

BGSJI and KFA UK support the press statement of comrade Kim Yo Jong titled " We don't care about anyone's denial and recognition and we never change our option."

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                   London 9th of April 2025  

 The British Group for the Study of the  Juche Idea(BGSJI) and the Korean Friendship Association of the UK( KFAUK ) )issued the following joint statement in support of the press statement of comrade Kim Yo Jong ,vice department director of the Central Committee (CC) of the Workers Party of Korea (WPK) tha was titled "The anachronistic 'denuclearization' idea of the U.S., Japan and the ROK can never affect the position of our state"  that was issued on the 8th of April ;

Recently the US , south Korea and Japan have all been talking about the "denuclearisation " of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK ) ,even being so brazen as to blather about the 'completion of denculearisation ' . This is denounced by comrade Kim Yo Jong in her statement as " nonsensical." and a " nothing but a daydream that can never come true."

As a matter of fact the so-called "complete denuclearisation " of the DPRK touted by the US , south Korea , Japan and others  is just a code word for regime change and the overthrow of the people-centred socialist system in the DPRK.

In her press statement comrade Kim Yo Jong points out that the DPRK's nuclear status is both permanent and legal .It reflects the will of the people and safeguards the security and independence of the DPRK from external threats. As comrade Kim Yo Jong correctly states "We don't care about anyone's denial and recognition and we never change our option."

Those trying to revive the discredited and anachronistic concept of "denuclearisation of the DPRK " are denying the sovereignty of the DPRK and trying to force it to renounce its constitution and its socialist system .

We support the resolute and correct stance of the DPRK as manifested by comrade Kim Yo Jong's statement  . No one should try to interfere in the sovereign rights of the DPRK !

No to denuclearisation !

No to regime change in People's Korea !

Defend People's Korea

BGSJI

KFA UK 

                                                             

                                                       

     
 
       

Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK

Pyongyang, April 9 (KCNA) -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement "The anachronistic 'denuclearization' idea of the U.S., Japan and the ROK can never affect the position of our state" on April 8:

The diplomatic authorities of the U.S., Japan and the ROK again talked about someone's "complete denuclearization", terming the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's exercise of its sovereign rights a "threat" at the recent NATO foreign ministers' meeting.

It only fully exposed the uneasiness of the U.S., Japan and the ROK in a desperate plight of having to talk about "denuclearization" in chorus although they just know that "denuclearization" of us is nothing but a daydream that can never come true.

Just two months ago, we clarified how stupid the U.S. is in pursuing the goal of "denuclearizing" the DPRK, something utterly impossible and unrealistic in practice and conception.

They still talk about "complete denuclearization," lost in the past daydream that brought them to failure, revealing themselves how anachronistic and absurd their level of political judgment is.

Did they come up with a good way to realize someone's "denuclearization" whenever they had a loud brainstorming session?

If they frantically cry out for "denuclearization", really believing in it, they must be termed nonsensical.

The position of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as a nuclear weapons state, established along with the existence of its substantial and very strong nuclear deterrent and permanently fixed in its supreme and basic state law according to the unanimous will of all its people, is a result of the inevitable option which accurately reflected the hostile threat from outside and the change in the present and future world security mechanical structure. So it does not change no matter how desperately anyone denies.

We don't care about anyone's denial and recognition and we never change our option.

This is our steadfast choice that can never be reversed by any physical strength or sly artifice.

If anyone openly talks about dismantlement of nuclear weapons before us or seeks to revive the dead concept of "denuclearization" under various pretexts, it just constitutes the most hostile act of denying the sovereignty of the DPRK and forcing it to renounce its constitution and social system. I made it clear once again on this occasion.

The nuclear forces of the DPRK not only play a key role in deterring aggression and threat from outside and defending the sovereignty and security of the state but also make an important contribution to ensuring the regional and global balance of power and strategic security.

The only way for the U.S., Japan and the ROK to defuse their current security concern is to completely refrain from their unilateral attempt to change the status quo and shake the present position of the DPRK and sincerely find a method to avoid head-on conflict.

If the U.S. and its vassal forces continue to insist on anachronistic "denuclearization" while talking about "threat" from someone, it will only give unlimited justness and justification to the advance of the DPRK aspiring after the building of the strongest nuclear force for self-defence.

The DPRK will make steady responsible efforts to thoroughly defend the supreme interests of the state and ensure regional peace and stability, given that the U.S. has gone to extremes in its nuclear threat and its nuclear alliance is getting desperate in its confrontational moves as days go by. -0-

www.kcna.kp (2025.04.09.)

BGSJI , KFA UK and the UK Preparatory Committee for the Day of the Sun on the 113th anniversary of the birth of the great leader President KIM IL SUNG

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8th of April 2025
 The  British Group for the Study of the  Juche Idea(BGSJI), the Korean Friendship Association of the UK( KFA UK) )and the UK Preparatory Committee for Celebrating the Day of the Sun today issued a statement on the 113th  anniversary of the birth of the great leader President Kim Il Sung.
  On the forthcoming  15th of April, the Korean people and world progressive people will celebrate the 113th anniversary of the birth of the President which is known as the  Day of the Sun. The respect for the great leader President Kim Il Sung from the world Juche idea followers and Songun idea followers grow deeper with each passing year and indeed each passing day. Celebrating the birth of President Kim Il Sung is act an of practical solidarity with People's Korea.
                                                     
                                             

   We remember the great leader President Kim Il Sung,  on the day of his birth not only as the eternal president and fatherly leader of the Korean people but as an outstanding leader of the international communist movement and a great teacher of the world revolution and the oppressed and toiling peoples of the world.               
    The great leader comrade Kim Il Sung was born into the family of a poor peasant but rose to become a great leader of the people and a world statesman of great renown. He not only liberated Korea from the shackles of Japanese imperialism but turned the country into a formidable power, a socialist power of Juche, which defeated the US when it tried to invade the country.
                         
                                   

   The great leader President Kim Il Sung authored the Juche Idea, the idea that the popular masses are the masters of revolution and construction and have the ability to promote them. Juche is expressed in day-to-day terms by the idea of independence and the idea of self-reliance and self-defence. All the lines and policies of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea were and are profoundly permeated with the idea of independence.

The great leader President Kim Il Sung built a new independent Korea on the ruins of Japanese colonialism, he built a new Juche Korea which was not only free from the domination of imperialism but free from the intervention and pressure of big powers.
    By putting forward the line of armed struggle in the 1930s  the great leader President Kim Il Sung created the basis of the Songun Idea and Songun politics. Today the Songun Idea is the cutting edge of the anti-imperialist struggle for independence.
    The very name of the great leader President Kim Il Sung is associated with militant anti-imperialism as he taught that there should be no compromise with imperialism and that the anti-US, anti-imperialist struggle should be intensified.

                                     
                                                 

                                                   

               

  The great leader President Kim Il Sung was the benevolent father of the people who built a socialist state where the masses are the masters of everything. He built a socialist paradise in which there is full employment, free medical care, free education, even free housing and no taxation.              

              The achievements of the great leader President Kim Il Sung are celebrated not only by the Korean people but the revolutionary and progressive peoples throughout the world. The four corners of the globe reverberate with praise for the great leader President Kim Il Sung.

    Today the legacy of the great leader President Kim Il Sung,  is precisely the DPRK, the Juche Idea and Korean-style, people-centred socialism. This legacy is defended and carried forward by the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un who follows the road of independence, Songun and socialism holding high the bright red banner of Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism and self-reliance. Under the leadership of respected Marshal Kim Jong Un , the Korean people are advancing towards higher goals under the banner of self-reliance.

              We join with the world's progressive people including the Juche Idea,  and true friends of People's Korea throughout the whole world in saluting the 113th anniversary of the great leader President Kim Il Sung!

Long live the memory of the great eternal leader President Kim Il Sung!

Long live self-reliance !


BGSJI

KFA UK


UK Preparatory Committee for Celebrating the Day of the Sun

BGSJI and KFA UK on the 32nd anniversary of the election of comrade KIM JONG IL as Chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK

  

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           London 7th of April 2025  
 The British Group for the Study of the  Juche Idea(BGSJI) and the Korean Friendship Association of the UK( KFAUK ) )issued the following joint statement on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the election of the great leader comrade Kim Jong Il as the chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK.
     

Comrade Kim Jong Il was elected as chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK , the highest office of state in the DPRK, on the 9th of April This was a  truly momentous event  as it marked the succession to the Juche revolutionary cause .The election as Chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK  was a profound manifestation of the sublime respect and trust of the Korean people in the great leader comrade Kim Jong Il . It fully reflected the fact that the great  leader comrade Kim Jong Il was the successor to the Songun revolutionary cause pioneered by the great leader comrade Kim Il Sung.
   

Throughout the period of his chairmanship of the National Defence Commission comrade Kim Jong Il wisely carried forward the cause of Juche -orientated defence building .He wisely administered Songun politics in order to cope with the US imperialists attempts to stifle Korean-style socialism by force.
   

 During  the 18 years that he was chairman of the NDC the great leader comrade Kim Jong Il steered the DPRK through the difficult period of the 'arduous march' caused by the imperialist's attempts to stifle the DPRK and by recurrent natural disasters to a shining victory. His leadership also ensured the DPRK won victory in the 'war without gunshots' against the US imperialists facing down their attempts to subdue the DPRK through the so-called 'nuclear crisis'. Thanks to his leadership the DPRK has emerged as a strategic state.
   

Thanks to the leadership of the great leader comrade Kim Jong Il and Songun politics a breakthrough was made in the struggle for independent reunification in the form of the June 15 north-south joint declaration which heralded a new era.
    

The great leader comrade Kim Jong Il for his great exploits as the chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK has been immortalised as the Eternal Chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK. We Juche Idea and Songun idea followers remember the great
achievements of the great leader comrade Kim Jong Il as NDC Chairman. May his achievements shine down the ages
   

Today dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un is leading the people to implement the behests of the the great leader comrade Kim Jong Il .  Dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un proudly  carries forward the excellent traditions and ideas of Eternal chairman of the NDC comrade Kim Jong Il and is leading the Korean people forward to victory under the banner of self-development first !.

                 

BGSJI
KFA UK

BGSJI and KFA UK on the 33rd anniversary of the award of the title of Generalissimo to the great leader comrade KIM IL SUNG

 

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               London 7th  of April Juche 2025
 The British Group for the Study of the  Juche Idea(BGSJI) , the  Korean Friendship Association of the UK( KFA UK) ,  and UK Preparatory Committee for Celebrating the Day of the Sun  today issued a joint statement on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the ward of the title of Generalissimo to the great leader President KIM IL SUNG;
Soon  it will be the 33rd anniversary of the award of the title of Generalissimo to the great leader President KIM IL SUNG which was a manifestation  of the deep respect of the Korean people. 
  The award of the title of Generalissimo to the great leader President KIM IL SUNG  was a reflection of the immortal exploits he performed for  the historic cause of Korea's liberation, and also leading the Fatherland Liberation War to victory and developing People's  Korea   They are paying high respect to the President who brought the rebirth to the Korean nation and provided it with  freedom and independence . President KIM IL SUNG  smashed all moves of the U.S. imperialists to ignite a war against the DPRK and defended peace on the Korean peninsula during socialist construction.
  The title also reflects the fact that the great leader President KIM IL SUNG is the father of the Songun revolution.
    The DPRK has developed into an invincible fortress of socialism and Songun thanks to the peerlessly great men of Mt. Paektu. The cause of the great leader generalissimo KIM IL SUNG is today carried forward by dear respected Marshal KIM JONG UN.
BGSJI
KFA UK
UK Preparatory Committee for Celebrating the Day of the Sun

Report of the April Meeting of the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea and Korean Friendship Association of the UK.

                                                        

On the 5th of April the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea and Korean Friendship Association UK held a meeting, at

1400 hours in central London, to mark the 113th anniversary of the birth of President KIM IL SUNG and to explain the significance of the Juche Idea .The meeting was attended by members of the British Group for the Study of the Juche idea  and KFA UK as well as by members of the academic community , the New Communist Party and others .

Dr Dermot Hudson introduced the meeting saying that “In today ‘s troubled world , one country stands out as a beacon , a true fortress of socialism and independence; the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or People’s Korea “  He said that the DPRK’s achievements are associated with President KIM IL SUNG and the Juche Idea 

Messages of greetings were received from KFA UK Organisation Secretary  Alan Bolon  , from a director of the European Regional Society for the Study of the Juche Idea , from the People’s Korea  Initiative of Poland ,from the secretary general of the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea and KFA Scotland .

The secretary general of the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea in his message said “The April 5th seminar of the Juche Idea Study Group can be considered a vital step forward in our activities with the inclusion of speakers from the academic sphere as well as political activists. A serious and consistent study of the Juche Idea is needed even when global society and the social-political situation here in Britain face so many existential issues. Any meeting to discuss the Juche Idea or promote DPRK solidarity work is a significant victory over the forces of reaction.”

The head of KFA Scotland in their message wrote “I wish you great success in your presentations and discussions, which

shall continue the spread of the Juche philosophy of self-reliance

and independence in Britain, lifting the human and class consciousness of those of us living here. 

In Britain, our dependence on foreign sources of energy and goods leaves us incredibly vulnerable to insecurity due to fluctuations in price and availability. The ruling bourgeoisie have destroyed our industry, making us entirely dependent on others, like children.

Juche teaches us that man is the master of his destiny and has the power to adapt his environment to serve his needs. In Britain, we workers have no control over our destiny. We are blowing in the winds of imperialism, destitution, to war, and depopulation.”

Dr Dermot Hudson KFA UK Chairman and Chairman of the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea in his keynote presentation said “As we mark the 113th anniversary of the birth of the great leader President KIM IL SUNG, we think deeply about his achievements in leading the Korean revolution to victory and carrying out socialist construction  . Undoubtedly , one of his greatest achievements was the creation of the Juche Idea .

  Today the Tower of the Juche Idea stands tall and proud on the banks of the River Taedong . Juche is the guiding ideology of People’s Korea and is known all over the world “ and he concluded that “Today’s People’s Korea is the proud outcome of the leadership of President KIM IL SUNG and the application of the Juche idea .

We will never forget the achievements of President KIM IL SUNG in authoring the Juche Idea.”

Andy Brooks, general secretary of the New Communist Party and editor of the New Worker (and a KFA UK member ) in his presentation recalled the great achievements of President KIM IL SUNG and his wisdom . He also said it was wrong to equate Juche with nationalism . He pointed that it is a falsehood to say Juche is fascism , if this was true then the ruling class would adopt Juche instead of denouncing and demonizing it .

A senior university lecturer from a British university gave a presentation on the theme of “ Independence, Creativity, Mastery: Juche as Ideology and Theory in Education”. The speaker said that there are many misconceptions and misunderstandings about Juche . Generally in Western countries ideology  is seen as negative .He pointed out that Juche represents “a form of “psychological decolonization”, according to an overseas Korean academic Hannah Kim.  The DPRK had successfully decolonised and carried out a socialist revolution .However many studies of decolonalisation in the West have excluded the experience of the DPRK .The speaker pointed out that because of its profoundly liberating role , the Juche idea was studied in the countries of the global south , particularly by intellectuals and educationalists . An example of a country where the Juche idea was applied in education was the Democratic Republic of Madagascar( a much underrated and ignored African socialist country )  under President  Didier Ratsiraka. 

There followed lively discussion on the 3 presentations . Questions included the issue of DPRK-US relations , visiting the DPRK and other subjects . The need to attract university students to KFA and Juche was stressed.

Dr Hudson also made short presentations on the 13th anniversary of the supreme leadership of respected Marshal KIM JONG UN and the 93rd anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army .

A message to respected Marshal KIM JONG UN was adopted .

Literature from the DPRK as well as publications of KFA UK and the British Group For the Study of the Juche Idea was displayed.

Light refreshments were served.

The meeting concluded at 1700 hours.

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Message of Condolence to Lao President

Pyongyang, April 7 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message of condolence to Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and president of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, on April 2.

The message said:

I express deep condolences, on behalf of the Workers' Party of Korea, the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Korean people and on my own behalf, to the general secretary, the party, government and people of Laos and the bereaved family, upon hearing the sad news that Comrade Khamtay Siphandone passed away to our sorrow.

I am convinced that the party, government and people of Laos would overcome the pain of loss and achieve bigger success in the struggle for defending and advancing the cause of socialism as desired by Comrade Khamtay Siphandone. -0-

www.kcna.kp (2025.04.07.)

'Peoples Korea Today' Issue 52 ( April 2025 )

 

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Training Base of KPA Special Operation Units and Guides General Training

Pyongyang, April 5 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, visited the training base of the special operation units of the Korean People's Army and guided the general training on April 4.

Accompanying him were Pak Jong Chon, secretary of the Central Committee of the WPK and vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the WPK, and other leading officials of the WPK Central Committee.

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un was greeted on the spot by No Kwang Chol, minister of National Defence of the DPRK, Ri Yong Gil, chief of the General Staff of the KPA, and the first vice-minister of National Defence, the director of the combat training department of the KPA General Staff and commanding officers of the special operation units.

After receiving a salute from commanding officers of the KPA, he mounted the observation post to watch the general tactical training and small-arms shooting contest conducted by combatants of various special operation units under the training program.

The training was aimed at steadily exploring and applying the new military tactics and methodology of Korean style for bolstering up the special operation forces in keeping with the developing aspects and changing trend of modern warfare and mastering them through practical training for real war so as to prepare all combatants more thoroughly to reliably and skillfully carry out their special operation tasks under any combat situation.

The brave combatants, who have grown up to be the strongest combat group and the core vanguard of the armed forces of the DPRK while cultivating matchless strength and courage under the outstanding guidance of the great brilliant commander, fully demonstrated the strong independent operation capability and the fighting spirit and crack-shot marksmanship of our invincible army in all drills.

Kim Jong Un highly appreciated the transparent ideological and spiritual world of the combatants who are devoting themselves to their noble mission and duty for defending the security of the state and the safety of the people always with battlefield in their mind, true to the Party's idea of building the special operation forces.

The actual war capability for guaranteeing victory in the war field is bolstered up through intensive training and it is the most vivid expression of patriotism and loyalty to the country and the people and the first revolutionary duty for the soldiers with arms to complete the combat preparations, he said, calling for regarding it as the core goal of army building to turn the army into a strong one in which all the officers and men fight shoulder to shoulder with one idea and one intention.

Noting that strengthening of the special operation forces constitutes a major component of the army building strategy at present, he indicated crucial tasks to take a series of important measures for putting the special operation capability on a highly-developed basis.

He guided an automatic rifle firing drill and a sniper rifle firing drill of the combatants.

He personally conducted the test-fire of a sniper rifle, to be newly supplied to special operation units, and learned about its results, expressing great satisfaction over the performance and power of the sniper rifle developed in our own way.

Then he watched general special physical exercises of special operation unit combatants.

The combatants, who have prepared themselves to be a-match-for-a-hundred iron fists like tightly-packed bullets and brave fighters, fully demonstrated their physical and technical abilities.

Watching the exercises pulsating with the fighting spirit to annihilate the enemy and the heroic mettle, Kim Jong Un warmly encouraged the officers and men of the special operation forces filled with patriotic enthusiasm and militant courage.

He had a photo session with the reliable officers and men who are fully displaying the strongest capability for an actual war in the training with courage, pluck and towering self-confidence to counter any war and crisis without hesitation.

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Training Base of KPA Special Operation Units and Guides General Training

Pyongyang, April 5 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, visited the training base of the special operation units of the Korean People's Army and guided the general training on April 4.

Accompanying him were Pak Jong Chon, secretary of the Central Committee of the WPK and vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the WPK, and other leading officials of the WPK Central Committee.

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un was greeted on the spot by No Kwang Chol, minister of National Defence of the DPRK, Ri Yong Gil, chief of the General Staff of the KPA, and the first vice-minister of National Defence, the director of the combat training department of the KPA General Staff and commanding officers of the special operation units.

After receiving a salute from commanding officers of the KPA, he mounted the observation post to watch the general tactical training and small-arms shooting contest conducted by combatants of various special operation units under the training program.

The training was aimed at steadily exploring and applying the new military tactics and methodology of Korean style for bolstering up the special operation forces in keeping with the developing aspects and changing trend of modern warfare and mastering them through practical training for real war so as to prepare all combatants more thoroughly to reliably and skillfully carry out their special operation tasks under any combat situation.

The brave combatants, who have grown up to be the strongest combat group and the core vanguard of the armed forces of the DPRK while cultivating matchless strength and courage under the outstanding guidance of the great brilliant commander, fully demonstrated the strong independent operation capability and the fighting spirit and crack-shot marksmanship of our invincible army in all drills.

Kim Jong Un highly appreciated the transparent ideological and spiritual world of the combatants who are devoting themselves to their noble mission and duty for defending the security of the state and the safety of the people always with battlefield in their mind, true to the Party's idea of building the special operation forces.

The actual war capability for guaranteeing victory in the war field is bolstered up through intensive training and it is the most vivid expression of patriotism and loyalty to the country and the people and the first revolutionary duty for the soldiers with arms to complete the combat preparations, he said, calling for regarding it as the core goal of army building to turn the army into a strong one in which all the officers and men fight shoulder to shoulder with one idea and one intention.

Noting that strengthening of the special operation forces constitutes a major component of the army building strategy at present, he indicated crucial tasks to take a series of important measures for putting the special operation capability on a highly-developed basis.

He guided an automatic rifle firing drill and a sniper rifle firing drill of the combatants.

He personally conducted the test-fire of a sniper rifle, to be newly supplied to special operation units, and learned about its results, expressing great satisfaction over the performance and power of the sniper rifle developed in our own way.

Then he watched general special physical exercises of special operation unit combatants.

The combatants, who have prepared themselves to be a-match-for-a-hundred iron fists like tightly-packed bullets and brave fighters, fully demonstrated their physical and technical abilities.

Watching the exercises pulsating with the fighting spirit to annihilate the enemy and the heroic mettle, Kim Jong Un warmly encouraged the officers and men of the special operation forces filled with patriotic enthusiasm and militant courage.

He had a photo session with the reliable officers and men who are fully displaying the strongest capability for an actual war in the training with courage, pluck and towering self-confidence to counter any war and crisis without hesitation.

When the photo session was over, the KPA's reliable guards and passionate warriors broke into thunderous cheers reflecting their pledge of loyalty, looking up to the great iron-willed commander with deep emotion.

Kim Jong Un expressed expectation and belief that all the units of the special operation forces would remain absolutely faithful to their mission of defending the country, the revolution and the people and firmly safeguard the victorious advance of the most just and sacred cause of the DPRK with matchless arms.

All the servicepersons, who took part in the training, hardened their firm determination to more reliably prepare themselves as the spearhead of the elite revolutionary armed forces that always win victory in every battle and that conquer any fortress when it is determined, to defend the great Comrade Kim Jong Un and the eternal prosperity of our dignified state and happiness of the people. -0-

www.kcna.kp (2025.04.05.)

When the photo session was over, the KPA's reliable guards and passionate warriors broke into thunderous cheers reflecting their pledge of loyalty, looking up to the great iron-willed commander with deep emotion.

Kim Jong Un expressed expectation and belief that all the units of the special operation forces would remain absolutely faithful to their mission of defending the country, the revolution and the people and firmly safeguard the victorious advance of the most just and sacred cause of the DPRK with matchless arms.

All the servicepersons, who took part in the training, hardened their firm determination to more reliably prepare themselves as the spearhead of the elite revolutionary armed forces that always win victory in every battle and that conquer any fortress when it is determined, to defend the great Comrade Kim Jong Un and the eternal prosperity of our dignified state and happiness of the people. -0-

www.kcna.kp (2025.04.05.)