The commentary said the agreement on the reunion of separated families and relatives is of great significance in mending the north-south relations.

It called for settling the issues of resuming tour of Mt. Kumgang and canceling "May 24 Step" with the agreement as a momentum and thus bring about diverse exchanges, cooperation and dialogue between the north and the south.

The commentary hoped that the agreement would serve as a starting point for implementing the important June 15 north-south joint declaration and October 4 declaration.