Kim Yong Nam, Pak Pong Ju, Choe Thae Bok, Kim Phyong Hae, Kwak Pom Gi, Jo Yon Jun, Vice-Premier Kim Yong Jin and officials of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea met with the delegates.

They congratulated the war veterans who performed immortal exploits by defeating the U.S. imperialists and honorably defending the freedom and independence of the country in the hard-fought battles decisive of the destiny of the country under the leadership of the party and leader.