The statement said that it is a fundamental principle and way of Korea's reunification to carve out the destiny of the nation and pave the road of the reunification independently by the concerted efforts of the Korean nation.

The eye-opening events that took place in the course of implementing the declaration proved that it is possible to achieve independent reunification and peace and prosperity when all compatriots at home and abroad attain great national unity in the spirit of By Our Nation Itself, it noted,

The association will take the lead in the struggle for defending the independence and peace of the country against the nation-splitting forces, sycophantic and treacherous forces and the U.S. and Japanese aggressor forces under the uplifted banner of the June 15 joint declaration, it declared.