The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of the passing of the Great Leader Kim Jong Il to pay the highest tribute. Together with leading officials of the Party, state, and military, as well as other participants, he visited the Hall of Immortality to offer greetings of eternal life to the Great General and reaffirm the pledge of single-hearted loyalty to the Party, the revolution, the country, and the people.

Upholding the patriotic and strong-country aspirations of the Great Leader Kim Jong Il, a new phase in the construction of a socialist powerful state is being vigorously opened under the wise leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un. Under the leadership of the Party Central Committee, all the people and service personnel of the Korean People's Army are endlessly glorifying the revolutionary life and immortal achievements of the Great General and further consolidating the cause of the Juche revolution.

This page introduces heartwarming stories showcasing the love and affection overflowing in our socialist life, along with the vibrant scene of farmers' rest homes and the proud activities of people's units.

The international section analyzed and exposed the global situation, including the Russian Foreign Minister's condemnation of Western hostile policies, the joint Japan-U.S. military exercises, Mexico's stance on safeguarding sovereignty, and Israel's heinous acts of territorial plunder in the Gaza Strip. It particularly condemned the massacre of the Palestinian people and the ambition for territorial seizure carried out behind the so-called 'cleansing' by Israel, pointing out that such hostile acts seriously threaten peace in the Middle East.

In addition, it conveyed trends from various regions around the world, including practical S&T news such as the useful utilization of mushroom waste and the development of new types of tiles for air purification, as well as Africa's energy issues, mention of women's status in Iran, and news of accidents and disasters in different countries.

This page features a comprehensive editorial summing up the historical significance of 2025 and the brilliant successes in fulfilling the Five-Year Plan set forth at the Eighth Congress of the Party. Under the wise leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, a solid driving force was amassed to vigorously advance into a new stage of all-round socialist development. It emphasized that the Party's designs, including the "20×10" Policy for Regional Development, are blossoming into a dazzling reality. The miraculous changes and construction achievements in all sectors, particularly the "Korea's speed" demonstrated at projects like the Sinŭiju Greenhouse Complex and the Kangdong County Hospital, proved the powerful force of self-reliance.

Furthermore, the revolutionary anecdote "Elevator of Love" about the Great Leader Kim Jong Il allows us to reflect anew upon the sublime spirit of boundless love and devotion for the people. The episode at the Pothong River Department Store vividly conveys the people-first philosophy of the Great General, who gave deep thought to even the slightest inconvenience for the people, showcasing the Party's firm will to steadfastly consolidate the people-centered socialist system today.

In addition, news is shared about bouquets presented by the DPRK-based representative offices of international organizations to the statues of the great President Kim Il Sung and the great Leader Kim Jong Il, along with the world of sublime love imbued in the Kaesŏn Youth Park Funfair. This demonstrates to the world the greatness of Juche Korea and the unbreakable unity of the Party and the people, showing the entire society is advancing with a soaring spirit toward greater victories.

This page vividly depicts the spiritual world of our people advancing under the wise leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un and the achievements in building a socialist powerful state, while deeply reflecting on the boundless yearning and noble loyalty towards the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung and the Great Leader Comrade Kim Jong Il. The single-hearted loyalty of the entire people, expressed through the song «Yearning Knows No End», is being tempered into a burning conviction to forever cherish the Great General's love for the people and his revolutionary achievements and to bring his aspirations into brilliant reality.

The meticulous care of the Party and the state for the people's cultural and emotional life and sci-tech development is conveyed through various reports. The news of Mt. Kuwol's Sahwang Peak being splendidly arranged as a people's cultural recreation site, the publication of new literary and historical books, and the role of the homepage «Companion» in promoting mass literary creation attest to the flourishing of socialist culture. Furthermore, the adoption of the Intellectual Property Law and the activities of the Central Science and Technology Information Agency contribute to enhancing the creative zeal of sci-tech personnel and accumulating new driving forces for economic development in the era of the knowledge economy.

In the In-da Farm of Yŏnggwang County and the Tang-u Sub-workteam of the Ryongjon Fruit Farm in Pukch'ŏng County, Hamnam Province, splendid cultural dwellings have been erected, greatly improving the living environment for agricultural workers. Furthermore, the Kŭmgol Youth Station of the Tanch'ŏn Railway Branch has been renovated, providing the people with civilized and convenient travel conditions. All these achievements are thanks to the warm love of Kim Jong Un and the leadership of the Party's Juche-oriented people-first principle.

In the agricultural sector, efforts to repair and maintain farming machinery for the preparations of next year's farming are being vigorously promoted. In Changjin County, a new Chongjang fish breeding station has been constructed, greatly expanding pisciculture.

At the Sŏnbong Thermal Power Plant, the technological upgrading and modernization project of the power generation system has been successfully completed, entering the production phase. The patriotic miners' collective of the Ŭnpha Mine achieved the glorious feat of increasing mineral production by over 30,000 tons this year. These are the fruits of the Party's leadership and the innovative struggle of the working class, and are proud victories in the construction of the socialist economy.

The commanders and soldiers of the Korean People's Army 528th Engineering Regiment heroically fought on the overseas battlefield and victoriously returned to the motherland. The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un delivered a speech at the homecoming ceremony, expressing gratitude for the safe return of the country's precious sons and warmly congratulating the soldiers who excellently carried out their missions in accordance with the orders of the Party, the country, and the people. He said that the days spent waiting, concerned for the safety of comrades, felt like a decade, but now that everyone has returned safely, his mind is at ease.

The regiment successfully completed its engineering combat mission in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, achieving brilliant combat results. Even while performing extremely dangerous tasks such as mine clearance, the soldiers devoted themselves to their duties without a hint of wavering, singing revolutionary songs and reciting self-composed poems, displaying an optimistic spirit. He assessed that this achievement was not the heroic deed of a few soldiers but the fruit of the united struggle of all officers and soldiers, based on absolute loyalty to the Party, mass heroism, and comradeship. He stated that this spiritual and moral superiority is the source of the invincible might of our army, which no advanced weaponry can match.

The Party and the country highly evaluated these merits and decided to award the regiment the Order of Freedom and Independence, and to confer the title of Republic Hero and the highest-class orders to the nine soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the mission.

Comrade Kim Jong Un expressed thanks in the name of the Party and the country, emphasizing that the heroic exploits accumulated by the engineering regiment will shine forever alongside the socialist fatherland. He said that this is a valuable achievement that reaffirms the unwavering faith and trust of the Party, the country, and the people in the KPA.

This page reports on the vigorous progress in the construction of socialist ideal villages, housing, and cultural and welfare facilities across the country. In Hwanghae Province's Koksan County and Kangwon Province's Poptong County, modern cultural dwellings have been erected, lending a new appearance to the countryside. At the construction site for the 10,000 flats of the fourth stage in the Hwasong area, the people's ardent loyalty and zeal to repay the Party are overflowing. The newly organized provincial construction mechanization brigade in South Hwanghae Province and the completion of the Kanggye Zoo in Jagang Province demonstrate the clear successes achieved in the local construction revolution and in creating conditions for the people's cultural and emotional life.

Following the profound people-first love and wise leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, the capital construction sites are visited not only by soldier-builders constructing a bright future but also by elderly citizens, who come with hearts full of repayment, delivering support materials and holding performances, thus showing fervent support. Bearing deep in their hearts the teaching of Kim Jong Un that "One must always examine oneself against the question, 'What have I devoted for the country and the people?' and cultivate the spirit of patriotism," all officials and workers are striving with devotion to realize the noble intentions of the Party.

In North Hwanghae Province, the work to renovate the appearances of city and county seats is actively underway, achieving substantial results in the remodeling of tens of thousands of dwellings, road improvements, and the construction of parks. The houses and cultural facilities built under the Party's benevolence clearly showcase the superiority of our Korean-style socialist system centered on the masses. All agricultural workers and laborers are demonstrating their loyalty by striving to repay the Party's love and trust through more diligent scientific farming, high-yield movements, and meticulous care of their homes.