Pyongyang, December 18 (KCNA) -- All the people in the DPRK most reverently honored the memory of Chairman Kim Jong Il, the peerlessly great man who is peerless patriot and great sage of revolution, on the occasion of the 13th anniversary of his demise.

Officials, working people, service personnel, youth and students visited the plaza of the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the sacred temple of Juche where President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il lie in state, on the occasion of the greatest national memorial day to pay high tribute to their portraits.

Officials, working people, service personnel, youth and students placed floral baskets, bouquets and flowers at the statues of the great leaders on Mansu Hill and in other parts of the country and mosaics of the peerlessly great men.

Officials, working people, service personnel, youth and students across the country watched documentary films dealing with the noble personality of Kim Jong Il as a great man.

The worksites, guard posts and families were full of the will to hold Kim Jong Il in high esteem forever and carry out the Party's plans and policies to the last.

Working people held meetings to tell stories about virtues of the Chairman at the Central Hall of Workers, the Central Youth Hall, the Hall of Women and other places to praise his noble career and immortal exploits. -0-