calendar>>March 21. 2011 Juch 100
Kim Yong Nam Conveys Sympathy to Chairman of Chongryon
Pyongyang, March 21 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Monday sent a message of sympathy to So Man Sul, chairman of the Central Standing Committee of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon), in connection with the fact that Chongryon and compatriots suffered huge human and material losses due to the killer earthquake and tsunami that hit vast areas centered on the Tohoku region of Japan.

In the message Kim Yong Nam noted that it is a demonstration of the united might of Chongryon that after the sudden occurrence of the disastrous quake its Central Standing Committee took emergency measures and is conducting positive rescue activities to protect the precious lives and properties of the compatriots in the quake-hit areas.

The message expressed sincere hope that all the organizations of Chongryon and compatriots would eradicate the aftermath of the quake as early as possible by displaying indomitable will, warm compatriotism and concerted efforts and ensure the stable life of the above-said compatriots.

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