Pyongyang, January 10 (KCNA) -- A reception, provided by the respected fatherly Marshal Kim Jong Un for the art troupe of Korean schoolchildren in Japan leaving the homeland after successfully finishing the New Year performance, was given at the Okryu Restaurant here on Jan. 9.

Invited to it were members of the art troupe of Korean schoolchildren in Japan headed by Mun Pong Su, principal of Kyoto Korean Middle and High School.

Present there were Ri Son Gwon, department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, and officials concerned.

Ri Son Gwon made a speech at the reception.

He referred to the fact that the respected fatherly Marshal Kim Jong Un called the members of the art troupe to the headquarters building of the C.C., WPK and had an honorable photo session with them.

He expressed belief that the Korean schoolchildren in Japan would firmly believe in and follow only the respected fatherly Marshal Kim Jong Un and reliably carry forward the patriotic cause of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) under the care of national education.

Mun Pong Su said in his speech that the care of Kim Jong Un, who bestows great benevolence, is the one of the great father who brings the dreams and future of the Korean children in Japan into full bloom.

He expressed the determination to cherish the song of loyalty and filial devotion sung by them in the yard of the Party Central Committee and to train the Korean children in Japan into the dependable pillars of Chongryon.

An art performance was given at the reception. -0-