According to the DPRK's official news agency KCNA, Kim Jong-il, the supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, recently watched the training session of a tank division and expressed great satisfaction with the soldiers.

He is apparently happy with the troops who are willing to defend the socialist homeland. After observing the training session Kim called to strengthen the military qualification and combat ability of tank units. He is also said to have expressed the need to conduct intensive training under simulated conditions of an actual battle.

The leader added that the Seoul Ryu Kyong Su 105 Guard Tank Division, played an important role in strengthening the tank forces of the DPRK.