It is an urgent task of the Korean nation to achieve the reconciliation and unity between the north and the south and pave the way for reunification and prosperity.

Wide-ranging dialogue and negotiations would provide conditions for turning the north-south relations of distrust and confrontation into those of reconciliation and unity and independently solving the nation's problem. If the north and the south prioritize the reunification, the nation's vital demand, and hold dialogue and negotiations, it would be possible to defuse the tension and create atmosphere favorable for the reunification and prosperity through confidence-building and understanding between the two sides.

The dialogue should discuss important matters including those of repairing the damaged north-south ties and independently carving out the destiny of the nation by pooling its efforts.

There are many important matters pending negotiated settlement between the north and the south. The north-south authorities' talks should be held at an early date to solve such serious issues. If authorities with responsibility and real power sit face to face, it would be possible to dispel misunderstanding and distrust and frankly discuss the ways for peace on the Korean Peninsula and prosperity common to the nation.

Today is more important than yesterday and tomorrow is more valuable than today in attaining the great goal of the nation.

Whoever is concerned about the destiny of the nation should turn out to achieve national reconciliation and unity, irrespective of abode, affiliation, political view and religious belief, letting bygones be bygones.