Pyongyang, December 20 (KCNA) -- Hyon Jong Un, chairwoman of the Hyundai Group of south Korea, expressed deep condolences over the demise of leader Kim Jong Il upon hearing the sad news that he passed away suddenly.

Kim Jong Il, chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, worked hard to realize the national reconciliation and cooperation through the work for the tour of Mt. Kumgang and the Kaesong Industrial Zone, she said, expressing profound condolences over his sudden and regretful demise.