Line item 3, is more than a simple sentence.
Reaffirming the April 27, 2018 Panmunjom Declaration, the DPRK commits to work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
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https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-northkorea-southkorea-summit-statemen/panmunjom-declaration-for-peace-prosperity-and-unification-of-the-korean-peninsula-idUKKBN1HY193During this momentous period of historical transformation on the Korean Peninsula, reflecting the enduring aspiration of the Korean people for peace, prosperity and unification, President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea held an Inter-Korean Summit Meeting at the ‘Peace House’ at Panmunjom on April 27, 2018.
The two leaders solemnly declared before the 80 million Korean people and the whole world that there will be no more war on the Korean Peninsula and thus a new era of peace has begun.
The two leaders, sharing the firm commitment to bring a swift a swift end to the Cold War relic of longstanding division and confrontation, to boldly approach a new era of national reconciliation, peace and prosperity, and to improve and cultivate inter-Korean relations in a more active manner, declared at this historic site of Panmunjom as follows:
1. South and North Korea will reconnect the blood relations of the people and bring forward the future of co-prosperity and unification led by Koreans by facilitating comprehensive and groundbreaking advancement in inter-Korean relations. Improving and cultivating inter-Korean relations is the prevalent desire of the whole nation and the urgent calling of the times that cannot be held back any further.
1) South and North Korea affirmed the principle of determining the destiny of the Korean nation on their own accord and agreed to bring forth the watershed moment for the improvement of inter-Korean relations by fully implementing all existing agreements and declarations adopted between the two sides thus far.
2) South and North Korea agreed to hold dialogue and negotiations in various fields including at high level, and to take active measures for the implementation of the agreements reached at the Summit.
3) South and North Korea agreed to establish a joint liaison office with resident representatives of both sides in the Gaeseong region in order to facilitate close consultation between the authorities as well as smooth exchanges and cooperation between the peoples.
4) South and North Korea agreed to encourage more active cooperation, exchanges, visits and contacts at all levels in order to rejuvenate the sense of national reconciliation and unity. Between South and North, the two sides will encourage the atmosphere of amity and cooperation by actively staging various joint events on the dates that hold special meaning for both South and North Korea, such as June 15, in which participants from all levels, including central and local governments, parliaments, political parties, and civil organizations, will be involved. On the international front, the two sides agreed to demonstrate their collective wisdom, talents, and solidarity by jointly participating in international sports events such as the 2018 Asian Games.
5) South and North Korea agreed to endeavour to swiftly resolve the humanitarian issues that resulted from the division of the nation, and to convene the Inter-Korean Red Cross Meeting to discuss and solve various issues including the reunion of separated families. In this vein, South and North Korea agreed to proceed with reunion programs for the separated families on the occasion of the National Liberation Day of August 15 this year.
6) South and North Korea agreed to actively implement the projects previously agreed in the 2007 October 4 Declaration, in order to promote balanced economic growth and co-prosperity of the nation. As a first step, the two sides agreed to adopt practical steps towards the connection and modernization of the railways and roads on the eastern transportation corridor as well as between Seoul and Sinuiju for their utilization.
2. South and North Korea will make joint efforts to alleviate the acute military tension and practically eliminate the danger of war on the Korean Peninsula.
1) South and North Korea agreed to completely cease all hostile acts against each other in every domain, including land, air and sea, that are the source of military tension and conflict. In this vein, the two sides agreed to transform the demilitarized zone into a peace zone in a genuine sense by ceasing as of May 2 this year all hostile acts and eliminating their means, including broadcasting through loudspeakers and distribution of leaflets, in the areas along the Military Demarcation Line.
2) South and North Korea agreed to devise a practical scheme to turn the areas around the Northern Limit Line in the West Sea into a maritime peace zone in order to prevent accidental military clashes and guarantee safe fishing activities.
3) South and North Korea agreed to take various military measures to ensure active mutual cooperation, exchanges, visits and contacts. The two sides agreed to hold frequent meetings between military authorities, including the defence Ministers Meeting, in order to immediately discuss and solve military issues that arise between them. In this regard, the two sides agreed to first convene military talks at the rank of general in May.
3. South and North Korea will actively cooperate to establish a permanent and solid peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. Bringing an end to the current unnatural state of armistice and establishing a robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula is a historical mission that must not be delayed any further.
1) South and North Korea reaffirmed the Non-Aggression Agreement that precludes the use of force in any form against each other, and agreed to strictly adhere to this Agreement.
2) South and North Korea agreed to carry out disarmament in a phased manner, as military tension is alleviated and substantial progress is made in military confidence-building.
3) During this year that marks the 65th anniversary of the Armistice, South and North Korea agreed to actively pursue trilateral meetings involving the two Koreas and the United States, or quadrilateral meetings involving the two Koreas, the United States and China with a view to declaring an end to the war and establishing a permanent and solid peace regime.
4) South and North Korea confirmed the common goal of realizing, through complete denuclearisation, a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. South and North Korea shared the view that the measures being initiated by North Korea are very meaningful and crucial for the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and agreed to carry out their respective roles and responsibilities in this regard. South and North Korea agreed to actively seek the support and cooperation of the international community for the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.
The two leaders agreed, through regular meetings and direct telephone conversations, to hold frequent and candid discussions on issues vital to the nation, to strengthen mutual trust and to jointly endeavour to strengthen the positive momentum towards continuous advancement of inter-Korean relations as well as peace, prosperity and unification of the Korean Peninsula.
In this context, President Moon Jae-in agreed to visit Pyongyang this fall.
April 27, 2018
Done in Panmunjom
Moon Jae-in
President
Republic of Korea
Kim Jong Un
Chairman
State Affairs Commission
Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea
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https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/file/resources/collections/peace_agreements/n_skorea10042007.pdfDeclaration on the Advancement of South-North Korean Relations, Peace and Prosperity
October 4, 2007
In accordance with the agreement between President Roh Moo-hyun of the Republic of Korea and
Chairman Kim Jong Il of the National Defense Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of
Korea, President Roh visited Pyongyang from October 2-4, 2007.
During the visit, there were historic meetings and discussions.
At the meetings and talks, the two sides have reaffirmed the spirit of the June 15 Joint Declaration
and had frank discussions on various issues related to realizing the advancement of South-North
relations, peace on the Korean Peninsula, common prosperity of the Korean people and unification
of Korea.
Expressing confidence that they can forge a new era of national prosperity and unification on their
own initiative if they combine their will and capabilities, the two sides declare as follows, in order to
expand and advance South-North relations based on the June 15 Joint Declaration:
1. The South and the North shall uphold and endeavor actively to realize the June 15
Declaration.
The South and the North have agreed to resolve the issue of unification on their own
initiative and according to the spirit of "by-the-Korean-people-themselves."
The South and the North will work out ways to commemorate the June 15 anniversary of the
announcement of the South-North Joint Declaration to reflect the common will to faithfully
carry it out.
2. The South and the North have agreed to firmly transform inter-Korean relations into ties of
mutual respect and trust, transcending the differences in ideology and systems.
The South and the North have agreed not to interfere in the internal affairs of the other and
agreed to resolve inter-Korean issues in the spirit of reconciliation, cooperation and
reunification.
The South and the North have agreed to overhaul their respective legislative and institutional
apparatuses in a bid to develop inter-Korean relations in a reunification-oriented direction.
The South and the North have agreed to proactively pursue dialogue and contacts in various
areas, including the legislatures of the two Koreas,in order to resolve matters concerning the
expansion and advancement of inter-Korean relations in a way that meets the aspirations of
the entire Korean people.
3. The South and the North have agreed to closely work together to put an end to military
hostilities, mitigate tensions and guarantee peace on the Korean Peninsula.
The South and the North have agreed not to antagonize each other, reduce military tension,
and resolve issues in dispute through dialogue and negotiation.
The South and the North have agreed to oppose war on the Korean Peninsula and to adhere
strictly to their obligation to nonaggression.
The South and the North have agreed to hold talks between the South’s Minister of Defense
and the North’s Minister of the People’s Armed Forces in Pyongyang in November to discuss
ways of designating a joint fishing area in the West Sea to avoid accidental clashes and
turning it into a peace area and also to discuss measures to build military confidence,
including security guarantees for various cooperative projects.
4. The South and the North both recognize the need to end the current armistice regime and
build a permanent peace regime. The South and the North have also agreed to work together
to advance the matter of having the leaders of the three or four parties directly concerned to
convene on the Peninsula and declare an end to the war.
With regard to the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula, the South and the North have
agreed to work together to implement smoothly the September 19, 2005 Joint Statement and
the February 13, 2007 Agreement achieved at the Six-Party Talks.
5. The South and the North have agreed to facilitate, expand, and further develop inter-Korean
economic cooperation projects on a continual basis for balanced economic development and
co-prosperity on the Korean Peninsula in accordance with the principles of common
interests, co-prosperity and mutual aid.
The South and the North reached an agreement on promoting economic cooperation,
including investments, pushing forward with the building of infrastructure and the
development of natural resources. Given the special nature of inter-Korean cooperative
projects, the South and the North have agreed to grant preferential conditions and benefits to
those projects.
The South and the North have agreed to create a “special peace and cooperation zone in the
West Sea†encompassing Haeju and vicinity in a bid to proactively push ahead with the
creation of a joint fishing zone and maritime peace zone, establishment of a special economic
zone, utilization of Haeju harbor, passage of civilian vessels via direct routes in Haeju and
the joint use of the Han River estuary.
The South and the North have agreed to complete the first-phase construction of the
Gaeseong Industrial Complex at an early date and embark on the second-stage development
project. The South and the North have agreed to open freight rail services between Munsan
and Bongdong and promptly complete various institutional measures, including those related
to passage, communication, and customs clearance procedures.
The South and the North have agreed to discuss repairs of the Gaeseong-Sinuiju railroad and
the Gaeseong-Pyongyang expressway for their joint use.
The South and the North have agreed to establish cooperative complexes for shipbuilding in
Anbyeon and Nampo, while continuing cooperative projects in various areas such as
agriculture, health and medical services and environmental protection.
The South and the North have agreed to upgrade the status of the existing Inter-Korean
Economic Cooperation Promotion Committee to a Joint Committee for Inter-Korean
Economic Cooperation to be headed by deputy prime minister-level officials.
6. The South and the North have agreed to boost exchanges and cooperation in the social areas
covering history, language, education, science and technology, culture and arts, and sports to
highlight the long history and excellent culture of the Korean people.
The South and the North have agreed to carry out tours to Mt. Baekdu and open nonstop
flight services between Seoul and Mt. Baekdu for this purpose.
The South and the North have agreed to send a joint cheering squad from both sides to the
2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The squad will use the Gyeongui Railway Line for the firstever
joint Olympic cheering.
7. The South and the North have agreed to actively promote humanitarian cooperation projects.
The South and the North have agreed to expand reunion of separated family members and
their relatives and promote exchanges of video messages.
To this end, the South and the North have agreed to station resident representatives from each
side at the reunion center at Mt. Geumgang when it is completed and regularize reunions of
separated family members and their relatives.
The South and the North have agreed to actively cooperate in case of emergencies, including
natural disasters, according to the principles of fraternal love, humanitarianism and mutual
assistance.
8. The South and the North have agreed to increase cooperation to promote the interests of the
Korean people and the rights and interests of overseas Koreans on the international stage.
9. The South and the North have agreed to hold inter-Korean prime ministers’ talks for the
implementation of this Declaration and have agreed to hold the first round of meetings in
November 2007 in Seoul.
10. The South and the North have agreed that their highest authorities will meet frequently for
the advancement of relations between the two sides.
Oct. 4, 2007
Pyongyang
Roh Moo-hyun
President
Republic of Korea
Kim Jong Il
Chairman, National Defense Commission
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
