They included the Standing Council of the Korean Federation of Workers in Commerce in Japan, Central Standing Committee of the Korean Youth League in Japan, Central Standing Committee of the Korean Democratic Women's Union in Japan, Central Standing Management Board of the Korean Youth Commercial Association in Japan, Central Standing Committee of the Union of Korean Teachers in Japan, Central Standing Council of the Union of Korean Educational Association in Japan, Central Standing Council of the Korean Scientists and Technologists Association in Japan, Central Standing Council of the Korean Social Scientists Association in Japan, Standing Council of the Korean Sportsmen's Federation in Japan, Central Standing Committee of the Union of Korean Writers and Artists in Japan, Central Standing Council of the Korean Medical Association in Japan, Central Standing Committee of the Union of Korean Students in Japan, Association of Koreans in Japan for Peaceful Reunification, Central

Standing Council of the Korean Human Rights Association in Japan and other Chongryon organizations and its affiliated organizations, Choson Sinbo Company, Korean News Service, Hagu Bookshop, Kumgang-san Opera Troupe, Tonghae Ltd., Kumgang Insurance Company, Committee for Promoting Korea-Japan Economic Exchange, Federation of Joint Economic Venture of Korean Residents in Japan, Center for Consulting Marriage of Korean Youth in Japan, Korean Press Hall and other enterprises, local headquarters of Chongryon, Korea University and Korean schools at all levels in Japan.

The messages and letters said that Chongryon officials and Koreans in Japan are recollecting the feats of Kim Jong Il, who devoted his all to achieving the prosperity of the country and the happiness of its people and strengthening the movement of Koreans in Japan without a moment's rest.

His feats are shining long thanks to Kim Jong Un, they noted.

Chongryon officials and Koreans in Japan will firmly defend Chongryon organizations and conduct more dynamic patriotic activities, bearing deep in mind the noble idea and intention which are reflected in Kim Jong Un's New Year Address and New Year message, they stressed.

They wholeheartedly wished him good health for the eternal prosperity of the country and the strengthening of the movement of Koreans in Japan.