They included a congratulatory group of Koreans in Japan, a congratulatory group of the General Association of Koreans in China, a congratulatory group of the International United Confederation of Koreans, a congratulatory group of the Federation of Koreans in the U.S., a congratulatory group of the Federation of Koreans in Canada and a congratulatory group of the Federation of Koreans in Australia.

They laid down floral baskets and flowers before the statue in profound reverence for him before making bows.