Pyongyang, September 10 (KCNA) -- The entire people of the DPRK are all afire with ardent patriotic desire to make single-minded efforts for the continuous prosperity and grandeur of the country on the occasion of the glorious September. A national flag-raising and national oath-making ceremony took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on September 9 to mark the 77th founding anniversary of the DPRK. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, was present at the commemorative event. Present there were members of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the WPK and other senior officials of the Party and the government, deputies to the Supreme People's Assembly and commanding officers of armed forces organs. The guard of honor of the Korean People's Army lined up at the venue of the commemorative ceremony of the Mansudae Assembly Hall. A ceremony of hoisting the national flag of the DPRK took place. Guards of honor of the KPA solemnly escorted the national flag of the DPRK to the venue of the ceremony. The leading officials of the state paid high tribute to the national flag of the DPRK which has served as an ever-victorious banner, recording in its flag the great history of the dignity and glory of the indomitable Korean people for decades along with the birth of the People's Republic. The national flag was hoisted amid the playing of the national anthem of the DPRK. Looking up to the national flag with reverence, the participants shared their patriotic will to hold higher and glorify the greatest and most beautiful country in the world. The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a commemorative oath to mark the 77th founding anniversary of the DPRK. At the call of the head of state, the leading officials of the state solemnly pledged before the sacred national flag to make devoted efforts to remain boundlessly faithful all the time to the promotion of the people's well-being and growth and development of the state, to firmly defend the Constitution of the DPRK and strictly observe its legal duty, to firmly adhere to the socialist ideology and safeguard the socialist system and to carry forward the greatness and beauty of the motherland forever with loyalty to the beloved motherland, as for the responsible members defending the sovereignty of the DPRK and interests of its people and serving the state and people. Kim Jong Un made a meaningful speech. On the occasion of National Day, he extended warm congratulations to the working people across the country and the officers and soldiers of the Korean People’s Army, who, sharing the destiny of their motherland, are adding lustre to the prestige and honour of the Republic with resourceful creation and sincere efforts, as well as to the families across the country. And he paid ennobling tribute to the heroes and patriotic martyrs, who performed truly proud exploits for today and future of this Korea and remain alive forever in the memory of their motherland, and extended a warm militant salute to the generals, officers and soldiers of our army, who have been dispatched for overseas military operations and would be greeting this day with their glorious national flag in the bosom in the far-away alien land. He also extended warm congratulations to the overseas compatriots who would be greeting their National Day with a patriotic desire for the prosperity of their homeland. The cause of building a powerful country covering 77 years, which started on the day when the birth of a new Korea was proclaimed, is being reviewed proudly now that our state has attained a remarkable status, he said, adding no force can reverse the powerful current towards an era of prosperity, which we have created by ourselves. Noting that at this moment, when our glorious and worthwhile struggle of immortal significance has brought into reality in history the high ambition that with force of unity fostered by the truth we will lead the whole world by and by, there is an iron truth that we cherish deep in our hearts, he stressed the truth is that socialism we chose is the one and only right road. It was on the strength of the justice and truth embodied in socialism that we have won all the glory we are enjoying today; having established a powerful political system and built a great national strength, we will not allow the destiny of our country to be left to any foreign forces’ devices, he said. As a symbol of this great and beautiful Korea, socialism is the cornerstone and inexhaustible dynamic power guaranteeing the eternal existence of our Republic and its infinite development and prosperity, he said, adding that as long as socialism of our style thrives, this will remain an ever peaceful and prosperous land, and our people’s security and wellbeing will be defended for all ages. He ardently called for holding higher the banner of socialism and advancing vigorously along the road of socialism for the undying glory of our Korea and for our coming generations who should lead an enduring dignified and happy life in the powerful and prosperous country and for building a brighter and happier future through an indefatigable struggle and enterprising efforts befitting Koreans. The participants were deeply moved by the ardent speech reflecting the steadfast faith and will of Kim Jong Un to hold the great DPRK and its people in esteem as the strongest country and the most dignified people in the world, and his earnest request calling on them to become vanguard fighters in carrying out the sacred cause for overall national prosperity and true servants of the people. When Kim Jong Un finished his speech, enthusiastic cheers of "hurrah!" burst out to shake the venue. The leading officials of the state made a pledge of loyalty to uphold with a single mind the ideology and leadership of the great Comrade Kim Jong Un who is ushering in a new era of great changes and miracles to be specially recorded in the history of the DPRK's growth and development and to make devoted efforts for the eternal security and prosperity of the glorious DPRK which will shine forever.