Category Archives: Kim Jong Il

JISGUSA Class 1/25/23 – Kim Jong-il “On the Juche Idea” Ch 1 – “The Origin of the Juche Idea”

January 25, 2023 class from the Juche Idea Study Group USA (JISGUSA) on Kim Jong-il’s “On the Juche Idea”. In this class, we discussed the first chapter: “The Origin of the Juche Idea”. The reading material can be viewed here: http://korean-books.com.kp/KBMbooks/en/work/leader2/20220127160050.pdf

KFAUSA Statement Celebrating the Day of the Shining Star

The Great Leader Comrade Kim Jong Il is the example for all world progressives today. Kim Jong Il was born 78 years ago on February 16th, 1942 at Paektusan Secret Camp, during the struggle against imperialism. Growing up on the road and witnessing the KPA defeat two aggressors, Kim Jong Il then immersed himself in […]

Eternal General Secretary of WPK

Two decades have passed since Chairman Kim Jong Il was elected General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea on October 8, Juche 86 (1997). On this occasion, the Korean people look back with deep emotion upon the immortal exploits he performed in strengthening and developing the WPK into an invincible party. Kim Jong Il developed the WPK […]

Gathering 2017-Praise to Great Persons of Mt Paektu Held

The Gathering 2017-Praise to the Great Persons of Mt Paektu took place at the People’s Palace of Culture on August 15. Present at the gathering were Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People’s Assembly, Kim Ki Nam, vice-chairman of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea who is […]

Participants in Int’l Festival Visit Kim Jong Il’s Birthplace in Paektusan Secret Camp

The participants in the Fifth International Festival in Praise of the Great Persons of Mt Paektu visited Chairman Kim Jong Il’s birthplace in the Paektusan Secret Camp on August 14. They placed a floral basket and bouquets at the mosaic depicting the three commanders of Mt Paektu and paid tribute to them. In the yard […]

Ceremony of Service Personnel of KPA Marks Day of Sun

Service personnel of the Army, Navy, Air and Anti-Air Force of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) held a ceremony at the plaza of the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on Monday to pay high tribute to Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il and vow to remain loyal to respected Supreme Commander Kim Jong […]

National Photo Exhibition Opens

A national photo exhibition for celebrating the 105th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung was opened with due ceremony at the People’s Palace of Culture on Monday. On display there is a photo of Kim Il Sung standing with a broad smile on his face. At the exhibition there are photos showing the revolutionary […]

Kim Jong Un Plants Trees with Students of Mangyongdae Revolutionary School

Pyongyang, March 3 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army, visited Mangyongdae Revolutionary School and planted trees with its students on Thursday, the Tree-planting day. When respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un together […]

Leading People to Work Miracles

Today miracles are being wrought every day and every moment in Korea. The success in the first H-bomb test, proud achievements in space development, strengthened self-defense capability, and factories, children’s palaces and new streets springing up like mushrooms after rain–fresh miracles are reported every day. The reality today will be different tomorrow. Then how did […]

The slogan “We Serve the People!” was the lifetime motto of Chairman Kim Jong Il

His lifetime motto was expressed by his love for people; If there is an omnipotent entity in the world, it is none other than the masses, not God. The country and the homeland exist as there are people. If it is the wish of the people, we should bring down the stars over the sky […]

National Meeting Observes Birth Anniversary of Kim Jong Il

A national meeting took place at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium on Wednesday to celebrate the 75th birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il. Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army, was present at the meeting. […]

National Memorial Service for Kim Jong Il Held

National Memorial Service

Pyongyang, December 17 (KCNA) — A national memorial service for leader Kim Jong Il took place at the plaza of the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in a solemn atmosphere on Saturday, the fifth anniversary of his demise. Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of […]

Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Construction Site of May 27 Fishery Station

Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Construction Site of May 27 Fishery Station

Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army, gave field guidance to the construction site of the May 27 Fishery Station.    The May 27 Fishery Station now under construction in an east coastal area on […]

National Memorial Service Held on Third Anniversary of Demise of Kim Jong Il

National Memorial Service Held on Third Anniversary of Demise of Kim Jong Il

Pyongyang, December 17 (KCNA) — A solemn national memorial service was held in Pyongyang on Wednesday, the third anniversary of demise of leader Kim Jong Il. Present at the service was Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander […]

On the Third Anniversary of the Demise of Leader Kim Jong Il

Leader Kim Jong Il

It has been three years since the Great Leader Kim Jong Il passed away. The sorrow felt by the hearts of all progressive people on that terrible day is still fresh and raw, but we are comforted and led by the teachings and exemplary leadership of Comrade Kim Jong Il. It is said that a […]

Anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s Election as General Secretary of WPK, Historic Event of Great Significance in Strengthening the WPK

Leader Kim Jong Il’s election as general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) marked a historic event of great significance in strengthening the WPK and accomplishing the cause of building a thriving socialist nation. Kim Jong Il was a peerless political elder as he developed the WPK into the most experienced and tested […]