The "step" is a factor of having pushed the inter-Korean relations into freeze as it totally blocks personal and material exchange between the north and the south, the article says, and goes on:

It is quite natural that the "step" should be totally lifted to pave the way for dialogue and cooperation between the north and the south.

The south Korean regime is claiming that "a responsible measure" should be taken before the lifting of the "step." This sophism, however, can never convince anyone.

It had better stop acting like an ostrich with its head in the sand and honestly meet the requirements of different social circles in south Korea for thorough probe into the truth behind the Cheonan warship sinking case.

No matter how loudly the south Korean puppet forces may call for "dialogue" and "cooperation", leaving the "step" as it is, this will only invite condemnation and derision from the public at home and abroad.

If the south Korean authorities persistently cling to the "step," this will only bring to light their despicable true colors as warmongers pursuing confrontation and war, not exchange and cooperation.

Explicitly speaking once again, the puppet ruling quarters should clearly know that there can be neither dialogue nor cooperation between the north and the south as long as the above-said "step" remains in force.