Bush Reiterates Willingness to Restore Dialogue With DPRK

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Bush Reiterates Willingness to Restore Dialogue With DPRK

U.S. President George W. Bush Wednesday reiterated that Washington is willing to ressume dialogue with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

He expressed his support for South Korea's sunshine policy to the DPRK, reiterating the U.S. commitment to maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsular.

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U.S. President George W. Bush Wednesday reiterated that Washington is willing to ressume dialogue with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

At a joint press conference after a summit with South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, Bush pointed out that his country will supply food assistance to the DPRK, no matter whether the Washington-Pyongyang dialogue is restored.

Bush said he had a "positive" meeting with Kim and had frank discussions with South Korean leaders on regional and international issues.

He expressed his support for South Korea's sunshine policy to the DPRK, reiterating the U.S. commitment to maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsular.

At the news conference, President Kim Dae-jung said the two sides agreed to further strengthen their security alliance, to resolve issues related to the DPRK through dialogue, and to cooperate in the U.S.-led campaign against terrorism.

In particular, they agreed that their countries would like to restore talks with the DPRK, urging Pyongyang to immediately engage in talks with Seoul and Washington.

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