In January of a year, Chairman Kim Jong Il was back from his long way of inspection full of severe snowstorm and told really a meaningful word to officials concerning the country, people and revolutionary confidence.
… It appeared to be the first time that we had a hard time like today although our country has undergone hardships. The enemy is tightening a blockade on all sides to overthrow us. Defeatists are making complaints. Some people are looking across at other countries to beg a few pieces of frozen potato cakes. We let cowards flinch and traitors sneer, but I will keep going on the road to Songun no matter how difficult it may be. Our people will surely understand all of it. They will clearly understand what we have made for the country and rising generations with our belts tightened in the hard time. Now, look. The day when we get victory will be sure to come. You believe, comrades! Believe victory! Believe future! …
