A press release read out at the conference accused the security authorities of issuing summons to the chairman and the secretary general of the organization several times on charges of violation of the "National Security Law."

It said that the security authorities took this action against them on groundless charges that the organization published a commentary on the Yonphyong Island shelling incident and praised and encouraged the north through the event held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the formation of Pomminryon.

The press release charged that the action taken against members of the legitimate organization who have struggled to achieve the independent reunification of the country and implement the June 15 joint declaration was an unpardonable act against the nation and reunification.

It urged the Lee Myung Bak "government" to halt at once the crackdown upon the reunification movement organizations.