Congradulations Supreme Commander Comrade Kim Jong Il !!!
Expressing the unanimous and militant desire of the entire membership of the US and UK Songun followers alongside the whole Korean nation and the international progressive organizations and personages, the editorial board of the Red Banner of Songun wishes to congradulation Marshal Kim Jong Il, a peerlessly great man born of Mt.Baekdu, on the occassion of the 15 anniversary of his work at the post of Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army (KPA).
Now today our travels to and studies of socialist Korea teaches us that this is a land of national defense and socialist construction because it is the dint of luck to have such a brilliant iron-willed Songun leader heading the single-hearted unity of the whole party and people with the army.
The Editorial Board of the Red Banner of Songun opens up this digest to the beloved Marshal who has preserved socialism in Korea, even as it collapsed in a number of places, by the power of placing priority in military affairs in all circumstances. The Korean people who are fortunate to have a brilliant commander like Supreme Commander Comrade Kim Jong Il preserving the revolutionary path carved out under the leadership of Great Leader Kim Il Sung, will always be victorious.
As in the past, so in the present and future let us always look to Marshal Kim Jong Il as the benevolent sun of Songun politics of Juche and great and glorious leader of the whole world's worship and devotion.
"Let us Defend the Respected Supreme Commander at the Risk of our lives!"
The whole Korean nation sings with pride the lyrics of "No Motherland Without You". As they sing this together, let us celebrate that single-hearted unity is in full play, and is setting an example for confronting imperialism and defending socialism. When the imperialists curse his name it only demonstrates the invincible power of the Songun idea to check enemy aggression and war moves.
