The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is preparing to take part in the next round of six-party talks, possibly in mid July, to resolve issues on the DPRK's nuclear programme, Russia's Interfax news agency quoted a DPRK diplomatic source as saying. The DPRK Foreign Ministry has begun preparations for a fourth round of six-nation talks that will take place in the second half of July 2005, Interfax reported, adding that the DPRK has decided to restart negotiations because the United States has softened its rhetoric against the country. Earlier, the DPRK leader said that his country is willing to return to the nuclear talks as early as July if the United States respects the DPRK as a partner. (CPV/VOVNEWS) … [Read more...] about Democratic People’s Republic of Korea prepares for next round of six-party talks

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has expressed willingness to settle the nuclear issue during the forthcoming six-party talks, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said. This will occur only if the United States respects the DPRK's sovereignty and its system and Washington is willing to build up confidence with the DPRK by normalising bilateral relations, the FM noted. Furthermore, the US should maintain peaceful coexistence with the DPRK on a legal basis and delabel the DPRK as a supporter of terrorism, he added. "It is important that the US changes its hostile policy toward the DPRK and is willing to coexist with the DPRK," the spokesman said. He stressed that it is the DPRK's persistent attitude to realise the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula through dialogue and consultation. It is essential that the relevant parties hold in-depth discussions on the ways and methods to reach that goal during the coming talks, the spokesman said. (CPV/VNA) … [Read more...] about Democratic People’s Republic of Korea urges US to remove hostile policy