Anchor: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed desire to improve inter-Korean relations as he assessed the results of the latest high-level talks between the two Koreas. Kim also replaced some members of the Central Military Commission, which is drawing attention as the move could be aimed at punishing those responsible for the latest provocations in the Demilitarized Zone.
Our Bae Joo-yon has more.
Report: North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency reported Friday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un convened a meeting of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Military Commission.
The report said Kim expressed hope that the two Koreas will respect the agreements reached in the high-level talks that ended on Tuesday and work to produce plentiful results.
It quoted Kim as saying that the North took the lead in holding the high-level meeting and resolved a crisis that was heading towards a military collision, thus clearing the dark clouds of war and keeping peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
In addition, Kim reportedly said that the announcement of a joint press release following the talks was a landmark occasion that put the catastrophic inter-Korean relations on a track of reconciliation and trust.
The report also said that some members of the Central Military Commission were replaced during the meeting.
Attention is being drawn to whether the move was aimed at having those who commanded the provocations in the Demilitarized Zone assume responsibility.
Bae Joo-yon, KBS World Radio News