Paek Kyong Hyon, chairman of the Zhongnan Regional Association, was elected chairman of the preparatory committee.

The committee decided to hold such colorful events as seminar, remembrance meeting, photo exhibition and video show on the theme of "Let us successfully conduct the citizens' work true to the idea and intention of respected Supreme Leader Marshal Kim Jong Un, bearing deep in mind the loving care shown by the great leader Generalissimo Kim Jong Il for the overseas compatriots" at its branches in Beijing, Shanghai and Jinan cities on the occasion of the anniversary.