President Kim Il Sung devoted his entire life to the people, walking the path of revolution with the unwavering belief that the masses are the true masters of history. His words — “The people are my God” — were not a slogan, but the guiding principle of all his policies and actions.
From the battlefields of the anti-Japanese resistance to the construction of a thriving socialist state, every chapter of his life was dedicated to serving and uplifting the people. He believed that true power lies not in weapons, but in unity, love, and the strength of ordinary citizens.
President Kim Il Sung’s leadership was defined by selflessness. He wore no crown, but earned the eternal title of the People’s Leader. He placed the needs of workers, farmers, students, and soldiers before all else — ensuring that the voice of every citizen shaped the future of the Republic.
The Juche idea, authored by President Kim Il Sung, became the lifeblood of the nation — declaring that man is the master of all things, capable of shaping his own destiny. With this idea, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea rose with dignity, standing firm against foreign domination and injustice.
Even in the harshest days of war, he stood with the people — not behind them. His brilliant strategies and boundless courage led the Korean people to defend their homeland with honor, defeating the imperialist aggressors and preserving the nation’s independence.
He walked among factories and fields, shook hands with steelworkers and teachers, and visited villages nestled in mountains and plains. To him, no person was too small to be heard, no hardship too minor to be solved. His life was lived shoulder to shoulder with the people.
Today, though the sun has set on his mortal journey, his light shines eternally. The people revere him not only as the founder of the Republic, but as the father of the nation — the heart of its past, the strength of its present, and the hope of its future.
The Day of the Sun is more than a celebration of birth. It is a living tribute to a man whose spirit lives on in every school, every home, every smiling child, and every proud worker of the DPRK. President Kim Il Sung is forever the Eternal Sun of the nation.
