Pyongyang, June 4 (KCNA) -- A group of Koreans in Japan for expressing thanks to the homeland on the 70th anniversary of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) led by Jong Song Han, chairman of the Hokkaido Metropolitan Headquarters of Chongryon, left here on June 3.

It was seen off by Kim Ho Chol, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly, and officials concerned at Pyongyang International Airport. -0-