Pyongyang, October 3 (KCNA) -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Ri Jae Ryong on his 80th birthday on October 2.

The birthday spread reflects the loving care of the motherly Workers' Party of Korea wishing that Ri, who had kept his revolutionary principles to the end with high loyalty and clear conscientiousness to the Party and the revolution, would enjoy good health in his old ages.

Born into a poor peasant family before the liberation of Korea, Ri fought resolutely on the road of genuine patriotism and worthwhile struggle for the country.

Our Party has paid close attention to him so that he could lead a worthwhile life as a patriotic fighter in good health under the socialist benefits and invited him as a delegate and special guest to important national events and gave him endless glory.

Deeply moved by the great benevolence of Kim Jong Un, Ri and his family and relatives hardened their firm will to invariably advance along the road of loyalty and patriotism to contribute to the comprehensive prosperity and development of our socialist state, keeping in mind the Party's loving care growing deeper with each passing day. -0-