Amidst a vigorous struggle to build a powerful socialist country under the leadership of the Workers’ Party of Korea, the Korean people greet the 79th anniversary of liberation of their country.
  August 15, the day when President Kim Il Sung achieved the historic cause of national liberation by leading the anti-Japanese war to victory, brought about a fundamental change in shaping the destiny of the country and people.
  The liberation of Korea, an imperishable exploit performed by Kim Il Sung, a peerless patriot and national hero, is an event noteworthy in the history of the Korean revolution.
  As it was liberated, Korea became a fully-fledged sovereign and independent state and an ever-victorious Juche-oriented socialist power, and the Korean people are demonstrating their dignity as masters of their country.
  The exploit of Kim Il Sung, who resolutely embarked on the road of struggle for national liberation, shouldering the destiny of his country and fellow people, and brought the revival to the nation, will shine forever.