Present there on invitation were a congratulatory group of Koreans in Japan, a congratulatory group of the General Association of Koreans in China, a delegation of the International United Confederation of Koreans and other overseas compatriots staying in the homeland.

Kim Yong Chol, vice-chairman of the C.C., Workers' Party of Korea, Kim Jin Guk, director of the Overseas Koreans' Affairs Administration, and officials concerned.