Unification
Spokesperson’s Statement
May
16, 2018
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The North postponed the inter-Korean high-level talks scheduled for
today(5.16) through a letter sent at around 00:30 A.M. under the
name of chief delegate Ri Son Gwon, criticizing the annual ROK-U.S.
joint air combat drill.
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It is regrettable that the North unilaterally postponed the talks
due to the annual ROK-U.S. joint air combat drill, after it notified
the date of the high-level talks. Such action of the North is
inconsistent with the fundamental spirit and purpose of the
Panmunjeom Declaration agreed by the South and North leaders on
April 27.
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The ROKG has a firm will to faithfully carry out the Panmunjeom
Declaration, and urges the North to immediately respond to the
inter-Korean talks for peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula.
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Inter-Korean talks must continue in order to discuss issues raised
by the North.
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The ROKG will pursue necessary measures through close consultations
with relevant ministries to achieve sustainable development of
inter-Korean relations and permanent peace settlement through the
implementation of the Panmunjeom Declaration.
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Unofficial translation