Present there on invitation were Ri Ryong Nam, minister of Foreign Trade, Kung Sok Ung, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, Sim Kuk Ryong, general director of the General Bureau for Affairs with Diplomatic Corps, Kim Jin Bom, vice-chairman of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries and chairman of the DPRK-Russia Friendship Association, officials concerned, foreign diplomatic envoys and staff members of the missions of international organizations here.

Staff members of the Russian embassy were present there.

Speeches were made at the reception.

A reception was also given at the consulate general of Russia in Chongjin on the same day.