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Anniversary of Letter to Koreans in Japan Observed
Pyongyang, May 24 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun Tuesday dedicates an article to the 16th anniversary of general secretary Kim Jong Il's letter "On Developing the Movement of Koreans in Japan onto New Higher Stage". Kim Jong Il sent the letter to the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan and Korean residents in Japan on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Chongryon.

It clarifies the issue of protecting the democratic national rights and interests of Koreans in Japan, developing national education and preserving national character and the issue of defending the socialist homeland and making a tangible contribution to the prosperity of the country. It also deals with the issue of waging a more dynamic movement for national reunification and energetically conducting external information service and activities in the idea of independence, peace and friendship.

The letter serves as the most scientific and just action program and a powerful ideological and theoretical weapon as it opened up an epochal phase of the movement of Koreans in Japan and firmly guaranteed its bright future, the article said, and went on:

After the publication of the letter, Chongryon developed into a militant organization, strong in ideology and unity.

The patriotic line and nature of Chongryon have been invariably upheld, its core positions have grown stronger and the national rights of compatriots have been steadily cemented through various mass movements even under the conditions and situation where the anti-DPRK racket has been kicked up nonstop and harsh national chauvinist and inhuman acts to stamp out Chongryon have become pronounced.

The movement of Koreans in Japan will strikingly demonstrate its invincible might as long as there are the outstanding leadership of Kim Jong Il, the dignified DPRK demonstrating the ever-victorious spirit and might under the great banner of Songun and the powerful Chongryon organization single-mindedly united on the basis of patriotism.

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