South Korean Unification Minister ``Promotes North Korea policy from a principled perspective''...``We should have substantive and fruitful dialogue''

South Korean Unification Minister Kim Yong-ho said on the 14th, regarding the promotion of inter-Korean summit talks, ``The government will promote North Korea policy from a principled perspective.''
In an interview with a South Korean news program this afternoon, Unification Minister Kim asked, ``Are you preparing for an inter-Korean summit meeting?''
In response to the question, he said, ``Whether at the summit or in dialogue with North Korea, we will not engage in dialogue for the sake of dialogue.The government will promote dialogue that is substantive and produces results.''
Prior to this, President Yoon Seo-gyeol (Yun Seok-yue) held a New Year's Media Exclusive interview.
``Regardless of whether the North abandons its nuclear weapons or not, an inter-Korean summit is possible,'' but added, ``Humanitarian cooperation is necessary, and the agenda and results should be prepared in a bottom-up rather than a top-down manner.''
” he says. Unification Minister Kim said, ``Regarding the North Korean nuclear issue, the government is proposing a ``bold concept'' to North Korea,'' adding, ``If North Korea makes a strategic decision to abandon its nuclear weapons and embarks on dialogue, it will be completely resolved.''
"This is a way to support the waste without having to dispose of it." He added, ``I once again urge North Korea to improve relations with South Korea and the international community as soon as possible and to embark on dialogue.''