Pyongyang, October 1 (KCNA) -- A meeting took place at the Taedonggang Diplomatic Club on September 30 to mark International Day of Older Persons.

Present there were officials of the Central Committee of the Korean Federation for the Care of the Aged, officials concerned, aged people and working people in Pyongyang.

Speakers warmly congratulated the aged people on greeting International Day of Older Persons and said that the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un is taking warm care of the aged people across the country with his parental affection.

The palace-like old people's homes have been built in scenic spots of the country and the old people with no one to depend on are leading a worthwhile life under the social care and consideration, they said, adding this reality is the true picture of our country provided by the policy of the Workers' Party of Korea on caring the aged.

Aged people in their speeches said that they are enjoying a new life and a new civilization to their hearts' content even in the twilight of their life under the care of the Party, adding that they would devote their remaining years to encouraging the rising generations to follow the road of loyalty and patriotism. -0-