In response to media queries on the upcoming inter-Korean summit, the MFA Spokesman said:
"The inter-Korean summit to be held in Pyongyang from 2-4 October 2007 is a welcome development. The situation on the Korean Peninsula affects the entire region including Southeast Asia. The first summit in 2000 has resulted in wide-ranging cooperation, including on the Gaesong Industrial Complex. We hope that the second summit will keep up the momentum of reconciliation and address other issues, including proliferation issues and a resolution to the North Korean nuclear issue."