Among them were the Central Committees of the Democratic Front for the Reunification of the Fatherland, Korean Social Democratic Party, Chondoist Chongu Party, Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League, General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea, Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea, Democratic Women's Union of Korea, Committee for Overseas Koreans, North Side Committee for Implementing the June 15 Joint Declaration, North Headquarters of the Pan-national Alliance for Korea's Reunification, Religious Believers Council in Korea and the Joguk Company.

The messages said that they, upon hearing the sad news that So Man Sul died of long illness, express deep condolences to all officials of Chongryon, Koreans in Japan and bereaved family members.

Though he passed away, the feats he performed for the prosperity and development of the homeland and the movement of Koreans in Japan will remain in the hearts of the fellow countrymen and his cherished desire for national reunification will surely come true, they stressed.