Pyongyang, July 26 (KCNA) — The Workers’ Party of Korea’s love and benevolence for the victorious wartime generation, the first proud defenders of the DPRK who safeguarded the country at the cost of blood in the most grim years, are growing stronger with the passage of time.

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent gifts to war veterans across the country on the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.

The gifts reflect the great sincerity of the respected Marshal Kim Jong Un who is adding vitality to the life to the war veterans with his boundless love, saying that their good health is great strength for the Party and people and great encouragement for the revolution.

The gifts sent by Comrade Kim Jong Un were courteously conveyed to war veterans across the country.

The veterans and their families extended deep thanks to the respected Marshal Kim Jong Un for highly praising the exploits performed by the victorious wartime generation and showing great benevolence to ensure that they enjoy proud life and happiness.

The war veterans are full of enthusiasm to glorify their lives as true educators, who train the rising generations to be strong-willed ones defending the country and the revolution, with the undying spirit and mettle they displayed during the war. (End)

War Veterans and Persons of Wartime Merits Arrive Here

Pyongyang, July 26 (KCNA) — A grand event will take place in Pyongyang, the capital city of the DPRK, to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.

Warm congratulations are extended from across the country to the heroes of the legendary era, who are glorifying their honourable life as the first-generation defenders of the country and dear revolutionary forerunners held in respect by the Workers’ Party of Korea and the people, in the run-up to July 27, the war victory day.

The war veterans and persons of wartime merits invited to the significant V-day celebrations were warmly seen off by officials of the Party and power organs, working people, families and relatives in the relevant areas.

They arrived here on July 25 and senior officials of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea warmly greeted them at Pyongyang Railway Station and lodging quarters.

Citizens, youth and students waved their hands toward the buses carrying them as a token of respect and congratulations along the streets. (End)