Ri Kong Sun said that he was unfazed with heavy penalties and appeasement for decades after being arrested by the enemy while struggling for the reunification of the country.

He said that he could defend his revolutionary faith as he cherished the deep trust in the party and the leader and the firm conviction of victory.

He expressed expectation that the members of the delegation would give a steady continuity to the patriotic lineage of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon), remaining loyal to the leadership of Marshal Kim Jong Un.

Kim Ji Se and Un Song Hwi, members of the delegation, said that they were greatly encouraged by the mental world of the pro-reunification patriotic fighters who waged a staunch struggle with the absolute trust in the leader and the conviction of certain victory.

They expressed their determination to prepare themselves to be reliable pillars who will contribute to building a thriving socialist nation and developing Chongryon with the steadfast conviction and will that we are sure to win as led by Kim Jong Un.

An art performance was given by former unconverted long-term prisoners and their family members and members of the delegation.