the 18-Member civilian delegation led by Kim Hui-ho-the widow of former President of South Korea Kim Dae-jung, who received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts kept the reconciliation between the two Korea–Hyundai Group Chairman and Hyun Jeong-Eun, a husband and his predecessor, Chung Mong-hun, who has encouraged investment in heavy industry.
“I hope this helps improve the relationship of North and South,” Lee said in a statement read by one of his aides before he went to the border.
Seoul has expressed condolences to the people of North Korea and was given the green light for Lee and Hyun’s group to visit the North. But it says will not send an official delegation to pay tribute to Kim Jong Il.