Speakers said that desire for peace and reunification is growing strong among people of different social standings on the occasion of August 15.

Vehemently denouncing the Lee Myung Bak "government" for bringing the south-north relations to a collapse by pursuing the policy of escalating confrontation with the DPRK, they demanded the authorities opt for implementing the June 15 joint declaration and the October 4 declaration.

They called upon all the people to stage actions to bring about a new reunified country for the people in unity under the uplifted banner of the June 15 joint declaration.

Meanwhile, a rally of workers for peace and reunification was held in Seoul on the same day with members of the Confederation of Trade Unions and regional trade unions under the confederation, the Vanguard for Reunification of Workers and the Democratic Labor Party attending.

Speakers called on the people to drive the U.S. forces out of south Korea and achieve the peaceful reunification by the concerted efforts of the Koreans by thoroughly implementing the June 15 joint declaration and the October 4 declaration.

The South Headquarters of the Pan-national Alliance for Korea's Reunification also released a statement on the same day calling for driving the outsiders out of south Korea and achieving the reunification of the country as early as possible.