Democratic Party Urges Ratification of Panmunjom Declaration, Possible Party Resolution 추진

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] As North Korea cut off the inter-Korean communication line on the 9th, the Democratic Party of Korea hinted at the possibility of pushing for a party resolution urging the National Assembly to ratify the April 27 Panmunjom Declaration.

Park Kwang-on, a Supreme Council member, emphasized at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 10th, “We cannot stop or reverse the clock of peace. It is necessary for the National Assembly to ratify the Panmunjom Declaration.” He also said, “The United Future Party should not use this measure as a political offensive or as an opportunity to deny the Korean Peninsula peace process itself.”

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Seol Hoon, another Supreme Council member, stated, “Since North Korea cut off the inter-Korean communication channels and even mentioned the termination of the military agreement, inter-Korean relations have entered a new phase after the Panmunjom Declaration. We express regret over North Korea’s unilateral actions,” adding, “We must activate the National Assembly as soon as possible to overcome the crisis through the ratification of the Panmunjom Declaration and concentrate all efforts on a new development in inter-Korean relations. That is the will of the people.”

Song Gap-seok, the floor spokesperson, told reporters after the meeting, “(In the closed meeting) some Supreme Council members mentioned that we should handle the National Assembly’s ratification proposal for the April 27 Panmunjom Declaration,” and “Party leader Lee Hae-chan responded positively to that. Regarding the public consent proposal, it seems that an official discussion will take place within the party soon.”

When asked by reporters if there was a plan to push for a party resolution, Spokesperson Song replied, “It is highly likely.”

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