Member, NDC Pyong Ho Jon of Korea, North

Jon praised his "unique ideologies and theories," for example his "gun-barrel philosophy" and "military-first revolutionary leadership.

Jon praised Kim Jong-il's achievements in the economic sector, such as the construction of many power plants, the completion of land rezoning across the country, and science and technology developments.

and is also a member of the powerful Defense Commission, which Kim heads.

Mr Jon is a member of North Korea's National Defence Committee and a secretary of the country's ruling Workers' Party.

Jon has been known to be a confidant of the North’s leader Kim Jong-il and is also a member of the powerful Defence Commission, which Kim heads.