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Rodong Sinmun Editorially Observes Anniversary of DIU

Korean Central News Agency of DPRK via Korea News Service (KNS)

   Pyongyang, October 17 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun Tuesday dedicates an editorial titled "The tradition and cause of the 'Down-with-Imperialism Union (DIU)' will last forever" to the 80th anniversary of the formation of the DIU by President Kim Il Sung on October 17, Juche 15 (1926). The emergence of the DIU, whose noble objective was to achieve the national independence by the efforts of the Koreans under the banner of the anti-imperialist struggle and build an ideal society of humankind, marked the beginning of the Korean revolution and made it possible for the revolution to advance along a unique path of its development, the editorial says, and continues:
    The 80 year-long history of the Korean revolution since the emergence of the DIU is a history recorded with heroic epic in which the Korean people have emerged victorious in the armed struggle against the imperialist reactionary forces and protected the destiny of the country and the nation under the banner of great Songun idea.
    The revolutionary cause of the popular masses means the cause of the leader and it should be, therefore, pioneered, carried forward and accomplished under his guidance. This is the most precious truth taught by the 80 year-long history which has witnessed victories under the banner of the DIU.
    The Workers' Party, the army and people of Korea will always uphold and glorify the tradition and cause of the DIU.
    The idea of the DIU has come true but the Korean revolution is not yet over. It is the noble sense of moral obligation and a sacred historic mission for the soldiers and disciples of the President to carry forward and accomplish the cause of the DIU.
    We should hold the President in high esteem as the eternal sun of Juche and glorify his exploits and last instructions for all ages.
    We should advance along the road of Juche explored by the President under the banner of the DIU no matter how much water may flow under the bridge and no matter what storm and stress we may face.
    The tradition and cause of the DIU can be defended and carried forward only under the leadership of Kim Jong Il in the future, too.
    Kim Jong Il represents an eternal banner of victory and the destiny of the country and the revolution.
    All the Party members, the servicepersons of the Korean People's Army and working people should become fighters of Kim Hyok and Cha Kwang Su types in the 21st century remaining true to the idea and leadership of Kim Jong Il just as the hot-blooded members of the DIU fought to uphold the cause of the President like flames spreading over the land and hammers breaking iron chains. Herein lies a sure guarantee for the accomplishment of the cause of the DIU.
    It is necessary to carry the revolution to completion under the uplifted banner of the anti-imperialist struggle, the banner of Songun as long as there remains imperialism in the world. It is essential to develop the People's Army into the army of the leader, the army of the Party and the army of the people, the invincible revolutionary army, pursuant to the Songun politics of the Party, and thoroughly establish the spirit of attaching great importance to the military affairs throughout the country. The army and people of the DPRK are sure to win a final victory in the stand-off with the U.S. as they are advancing under the Songun revolutionary leadership of Kim Jong Il.
    The Party, the army and the people of the DPRK will always consolidate the single-minded unity based on the revolutionary comradeship as firm as a rock.
    They will strikingly demonstrate the dignity and might of Songun Korea under the uplifted banner of building a great prosperous powerful nation in the future, too.
    They will follow the headquarters of the revolution to the end of the world. This is the spirit of the DIU and the permanent signpost of the Korean revolution.
    The headquarters of the revolution, a great guide of the cause of Songun, represents a banner of all victories and the future. The army and people of the DPRK will share the destiny with the headquarters of the revolution despite whatever tempest, remaining true to the oath taken before the red flag.
    As we are led by Kim Jong Il, the tradition and cause of the DIU will last forever and Songun Korea have immensely rosy future.