2PM's Taecyeon has sent a message of encouragement to South Korea's soldiers, who have been put on a high state of alert following the news of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's death. On December 19th, Taeceyon wrote through this Twitter, "To the soldiers who will have a harder time, be strong!", expressing his concern for the soldiers who will undoubtedly be going through a period of anxiety as its neighboring country goes through a transition in leadership. On this day, the death of the North Korean leader was announced at noon through North Korean Chosun Central TV and other North Korean media outlets. As allkpop reported earlier, it was reported that Kim passed away from fatigue and overwork while on an express train on December 17th. Source: Star News