The article said:

More than a decade has passed since the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration, a landmark for Korea's reunification, was adopted in June, 2000, but the idea of By our nation itself, the basic spirit of the declaration, y remains an invariable banner of Korea's reunification.

The idea of By our nation itself reflects the firm spirit of independence.

Korea's reunification is a matter to be resolved by the concerted efforts of the Koreans responsible for it in line with their will and desire.

Peace and security on the Korean peninsula precisely means peace and security of the world.

The said idea also reflects the spirit of great national unity.

It is thanks to the said idea that the north and the south could demonstrate the great national unity though they had been hostile to each other and had stood in confrontation for over a half century.

The international community hopes that the north and the south of Korea will remain true to the idea of By our nation itself to the last.