The congratulatory message said:

President Kim Il Sung founded the dignified DPRK, put forward the Koreans in Japan as members of an independent and sovereign state and formed Chongryon, an overseas compatriot organization, and led it with warm loving care. His wise guidance helped Chongryon cover the patriotic and worthwhile path with the honor of having set an example in the worldwide overseas compatriot movement.

You perfectly embodied the Juche idea founded by the President and his theory of nation-building, its application, and weathered the stern hardships with the great leadership of Songun, thus working miracles in defending the country and building a thriving nation. You are a symbol of dignity and glory of Korea and the banner of all victories.

Chongryon shares the same destiny with the country as taught by you. Chongryon and the Koreans in Japan would defend the country, always sharing their destinies with the socialist homeland under any circumstances and thus make tangible contribution to building a thriving nation with firm creed that their happiness is guaranteed only when they defend the country and make it rich and powerful.

We would join in a nationwide struggle for the country's reunification under the banner of "By our nation itself" and push forward the work to consolidate the friendly relations with the Japanese people and international solidarity.