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North Korea has described a formula for the peaceful resolution of the nuclear issue to American envoy Christopher Hill, and delivered ¡°an ultimatum in this regard. It seems the North presented a bold, epoch-making solution," the Chosun Shinbo, a mouthpiece for Pyongyang published by the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan or Chongryon, asserted on Monday.
"The negotiations in Pyongyang did not focus on simple technical matters," the daily added.
The daily didn't disclose the content of what it called "a bold epoch-making solution." But it called attention to the fact that Hill, during his recent visit to Pyongyang, met with Ri Chan-bok, chief of the North Korean People's Army Mission in Panmunjom, surmising that the nuclear issue involves guaranteeing security on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia.
"North Korea and the U.S. need to establish a milestone for downgrading their hostilities," the paper added. This view supports speculation that Pyongyang may have proposed a peace regime on the Korean Peninsula and a high-level military meeting.
"North Korea will not abandon nuclear weapons unilaterally while there is the prospect of potential war on the Korean Peninsula," the daily said. "A discussion on military affairs is unavoidable for the resolution of the nuclear issue."
If no accord can be reached this time round, the six-party talks may face a crisis, it added.
(englishnews@chosun.com )
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