Referring to the fact that the vice-chairman arrived in Pyongyang on March 24 to participate in the above-said ceremony, the statement noted that patriotic people from all walks of life desirous of the implementation of the June 15 joint declaration and the October 4 declaration are highly appreciating his visit.

His decision to visit the north was to convey the fraternal consolation to every compatriot in the north stricken with great sorrow over the loss of the nation's leader and stir up the enthusiasm for national reunification, it added.

The statement warned the authorities not to take legal action against him.

The statement said the South Headquarters of Pomminryon tasked to implement the national independent reunification will turn out in the sacred movement for reunification, remaining undaunted by any suppression.