Commenting on this, Rodong Sinmun Monday terms his remarks shameless sophism to shift the blame for the deteriorated inter-Korean relations on to the DPRK and get out of dilemma.

Hyon is not qualified to talk about "common sense and practice", the commentary says, adding:

The south Korean warmongers made a target daring hurt the dignity of the nation's leadership and fired at it, an act that cannot be made with common sense.

There were good practices between the north and the south in the past. Whenever they were in difficulties, they helped with each other as the homogenous nation, and whenever disputes cropped up, they showed magnanimity and understanding to get reconciled with each other.

But, Hyon has abandoned this tradition. It is ridiculous for him to call for "reform and opening" while pretending to do the good for someone. With such call he can never conceal his insidious intention to win "unification of systems".

He is advised to mind the ailing economy of south Korea, before admonishing others, and open the closed door to visits between NGOs in the north and the south.

He has already been branded as a political corpse for the hideous crimes he committed against the country and the nation. Such guy is working hard to shirk the blame for the deteriorated inter-Korean relations, provoking other over "provocation" and "political offensive", but it will bring nothing.

He would be well advised not to strain his nerves on unwanted things but take care of himself.