Pyongyang, December 26 (KCNA) -- Ri Hui Ho, widow of former south Korean President Kim Dae Jung, and her party and Hyon Jong Un, chairwoman of Hyundai Group, and her party Monday paid respects to the bier of leader Kim Jong Il.

Seen beside the bier was a wreath sent by Kim Jong Un, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea.

Kim Jong Un was standing vigil by the side of the bier together with members of the National Funeral Committee.

Amid the playing of solemn music, wreaths were laid in the name of Ri Hui Ho, managing director of the Kim Dae Jung Peace Center, and Hyon Jong Un, chairwoman of Hyundai Group.

They paid silent tribute to the bier of Kim Jong Il and viewed it.

They expressed deep condolences and sympathy to Kim Jong Un.

He expressed thanks for them.

They made entries in mourners' book.

Ri Hui Ho wrote that Chairman of the National Defence Commission Kim Jong Il passed away but she hopes the spirit of the June 15 South-North Joint Declaration would be carried forward to achieve national reunification as early as possible.

Hyon Jong Un wrote that the chairman of the National Defence Commission who made efforts for national reconciliation and cooperation would be always remembered by them.