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Results and Significance of Presidential Special Envoy Chung Dong-young’s visit to North Korea
→ Made proactive and leading efforts for the resolution ofthe North Korean nuclear issue through frank exchanges ofviews and persuasion on the North Korean nuclear issue.
→ On the occasion of commemorating the August 15th National Liberation Day, there will be reunion of separated families as well as video reunion; on the occasion of the joint inter-Korean celebration of the sixtieth anniversary marking the liberation day of August 15, North Korea will dispatch high-level governmental delegation; there will be consultations on measures for establishing peace on the West Sea including resumption of general-level military talks as well as fishery-officials talks.
→ The establishment of mutual trust and respect throughan indirect dialogue held between President Roh and Chairman Kim for the first time after the Participatory Government was launched is expected to lay a firm basis for future development of inter- Korean relations.
→ He explained the results of the Korea-U.S. Summit meeting held on June 11, the Korean government’s effort to resolve the nuclear issue in a diplomatic and peaceful manner, and urged the North to return to the six-party talks at the earliest date possible.
→ Chairman Kim Jong-il referred to President Bush as “His Excellency” and stated that he was “a good person to talk with.”
→ If a new direct air route crossing over the Military Demarcation Line opens between Seoul and Pyongyang, it will not only save time and cost, but will also contribute to easing military tension on the Korean Peninsula.
Well, isn't that interesting. The truth is, the majority of the points are fine and it seems, that for the most part, Chung was doing his job. The whole "direct air route" has me a bit baffled though. With no ROK nationals being able to legally go north, I guess this is only for the elite.
Maybe then it would be easier to get pictures like this!
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