2007 inter-Korean summit

Korean summit was held in 2007 for North and South Korea 2007 inter-Korean summit South Korean president Roh Moo-hyun (left) and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Il (right). 300 Roh Moo-hyun presidential portrait.jpg 50 Roh Moo-hyun Kim Jong Il Portrait.jpg 50 Kim Jong-il infobox North Korea 2–4 October 2007 Pyongyang DPRK Kim Jong IlKOR Roh Moo-hyun yes 2000 inter-Korean summit April 2018 inter-Korean summit The 2007 inter-Korean summit was a meeting between South Korean president Roh Moo-hyun and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il held between 2 October and 4 October 2007, in Pyongyang. It is the second inter-Korean summit following the 2000 inter-Korean summit. It is also called the 10.4 Inter-Korean summit. Before the meeting, Roh Moo-hyun and his wife Kwon Yang-sook crossed the 38th parallel on foot, becoming the first South Korean president to cross the inter-Korean military demarcation line into North Korea. After the meeting, the two countries signed the Declaration on the Development of North-South Relations and Peace and Prosperity, agreeing to hold a summit, sign a peace treaty to formally end the Korean War, hold inter-Korean summits at any time, and develop economic cooperation projects. Background Proposals for talks Since the 2000 inter-Korean summit, South Korea had hoped to meet with North Korea again.http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/10/01/koreas.summit/index.html U.S. endorses plan to disable North Korea's nuclear facilities 2017-09-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20071109070221/http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/10/01/koreas.summit/index.html 2007-11-09 2 October 2007 CNN In December 2004, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun said at a press conference at the Blue House that if talks could be held, "we would accept them at any time and place".2004-04-26 남한 대통령, 남북정상회담 수용할 것 https://www.rfa.org/korean/news/roh_interview-20041226.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160909061701/http://www.rfa.org/korean/news/roh_interview-20041226.html 2016-09-09 2018-05-15 Radio Free Asia ko South Korean President to Accept Inter-Korean Summit However, North Korea’s renewed development of nuclear weapons in 2003, coupled with stalemate in the six-party talks, made inter-Korean talks seem a long way off.Ramzy Austin 2018-04-26 When North Met South: A Short History of Inter-Korean Summits https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/26/world/asia/north-south-korea-summit.html 2026-09-04 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 However, with North Korea’s initial agreement on denuclearization in 2006, talks were able to get back on track.2007-10-03 多种因素共同作用使得朝韩再次握手 http://www.china.com.cn/international/txt/2007-10/03/content_8998850.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20130620051409/http://www.china.com.cn/international/txt/2007-10/03/content_8998850.htm 2013-06-20 2018-05-15 China Internet Information Center A combination of factors has led North and South Korea to shake hands once again. In January 2007, South Korean Foreign Minister Song Min-soon indicated that there was a "great chance" of a North-South summit meeting being held within the year. A month later, the two countries held a ministerial meeting.2007-01-03 “북, 올해 남북정상회담 응할 가능성 낮아” https://www.rfa.org/korean/in_focus/nk_unlikely_respond_summit_talks-20070103.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160908202924/http://www.rfa.org/korean/in_focus/nk_unlikely_respond_summit_talks-20070103.html 2016-09-08 2018-05-15 Radio Free Asia ko “Low chance of North Korea agreeing to an inter-Korean summit this year” During the meeting, Kim Man-bok, director of the National Intelligence Service of South Korea, submitted a letter to North Korean officials requesting secret contact.2007-10-01 김양건에게 쓴 김만복 편지가 남북 정상회담 물꼬 https://news.jtbc.joins.com/article/ArticlePrint.aspx?news_id=NB11047247 https://web.archive.org/web/20180524092857/https://news.jtbc.joins.com/article/ArticlePrint.aspx?news_id=NB11047247 2018-05-24 2018-05-15 JoongAng Ilbo ko Kim Man-bok's letter to Kim Yang-gon opened the door to the inter-Korean summit On 29 July, Kim Yang-gon, director of the United Front Department of the Workers' Party of Korea, replied to the Blue House, requesting Kim Man-bok to secretly visit Pyongyang on 2 and 3 August. Kim Man-bok then visited North Korea as a special envoy of the president to discuss the summit meeting. After returning home, Kim Man-bok informed Roh Moo-hyun of the results of the discussion, who was satisfied with the outcome and considered it the right time to hold the meeting. He also expressed his agreement to hold the meeting to Pyongyang.2007-08-08 “제2차 남북정상회담 개최 합의 http://16cwd.pa.go.kr/cwd/kr/archive/archive_view.php?meta_id=peacekorea&page=4&category=282&id=d12ace6ab09da3070ad64d9b 2018-05-15 Ministry of Unification ko Agreement to Hold the Second Inter-Korean SummitSeptember 2026 Subsequently, on 8 August 2007, the Blue House announced that Roh Moo-hyun and Kim Jong Il would hold talks in Pyongyang from 28 to 30 August.2007-08-08 남북정상회담, 8월 28일 평양개최 http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2007/08/08/2007080800253.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160305112011/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2007/08/08/2007080800253.html 2016-03-05 2018-05-15 The Chosun Ilbo ko Inter-Korean Summit to be Held in Pyongyang on August 28 On the same day, the Korean Central News Agency also made the same report.4 October 2007 Korean leaders issue peace call http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7027236.stm 4 September 2026 BBC News On 18 August, North Korea experienced severe flooding, and Pyongyang requested that the talks be postponed, with the timing to be decided by the Blue House. Ultimately, the talks were rescheduled for 2 to 4 October.Inter-Korean Summit ㅣ Korean Peninsula A to Z ㅣ KBS WORLD Radio https://world.kbs.co.kr/special/northkorea/index.htm?lang=e 2022-07-25 KBS World en2007-08-18 북한 수해로 남북정상회담 10월로 연기 http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2007/08/18/2007081800294.html https://web.archive.org/web/20171201035210/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2007/08/18/2007081800294.html 2017-12-01 2018-05-15 The Chosun Ilbo ko Inter-Korean Summit Postponed to October Due to Flood Damage in North Korea On 7 September, the Blue House announced the official list of accompanying personnel for the talks.2007-09-07 한국 정부, 남북정상회담 공식 수행원 명단 확정 https://www.voakorea.com/a/a-35-2007-09-07-voa3-91291119/1310329.html https://web.archive.org/web/20180524092857/https://www.voakorea.com/a/a-35-2007-09-07-voa3-91291119/1310329.html 2018-05-24 2018-05-15 Voice of America ko South Korean Government Finalizes List of Official Delegates for Inter-Korean Summit Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Kwon O-kyu Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and Technology Kim Woo-sik Minister of Unification Lee Jae-joung Minister of Defense Kim Jang-soo Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Lim Sang-kyu Minister of Health and Welfare Lee Byung-gyu National Intelligence Service Director Kim Man-bok Presidential Policy Chief Byun Yang-kyun Presidential Security Advisor Paik Jong-cheon Presidential Security Service Chief of Staff Yeom Sang-guk Presidential Spokesperson Cheon Ho-seon Presidential Protocol Secretary Oh Sang-ho Presidential Security Policy Secretary Cho Myong-kyun Compared to the previous meeting, South Korea had three more official accompanying personnel and twice as many ministerial-level personnel. In addition, 49 special accompanying personnel were appointed, who came from the business, religious, cultural and women's fields.2007-09-22 김정일 국방위원장, 노 대통령 수해 위문 서한에 ‘감사’ http://www.newsnjoy.or.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=22454 https://web.archive.org/web/20180524092857/http://www.newsnjoy.or.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=22454 2018-05-24 2018-05-15 NEWSNJOY ko Chairman Kim Jong-il Expresses Gratitude for President Roh's Letter of Sympathy Regarding Flood Damage Preparations before the talks To facilitate Roh Moo-hyun's visit to Pyongyang, North Korea agreed to allow South Korea to visit by land.2007-08-09 노 대통령 방북때 육로 방문 합의 http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?articleid=20070809181534186e5&linkid=rank_news&type=hour&cate=al https://web.archive.org/web/20180524092857/http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?articleid=20070809181534186e5&linkid=rank_news&type=hour&cate=al 2018-05-24 2018-05-15 KUKINEWS ko Agreement reached on President Roh's overland visit to North Korea. During the 2000 summit, South Korean President Kim Dae-jung had to avoid flying over the North Korean military demarcation line, which required the aircraft to detour over the sea west of the Korean Peninsula. In addition, to ensure the smooth running of the talks, the Blue House sent a 35-person advance team to Pyongyang on 18 and 27 September to conduct on-site inspections and determine the hotels, meeting venues, and places to visit during the formal talks. In addition, the inspection team also watched the large-scale cultural performance Arirang to decide whether Roh Moo-hyun would be allowed to watch the politically propaganda-oriented performance during the formal talks.2007-09-25 平壤修路刷墙 迎候朝韩第二次首脑会晤的到来 http://news.cctv.com/world/20070925/103002.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20180524092857/http://news.cctv.com/world/20070925/103002.shtml 2018-05-24 2018-05-15 China Central Television Pyongyang repairs roads and repaints walls in preparation for the second inter-Korean summit. At the same time, considering the working needs of the South Korean delegation, North Korea would lend the delegation 30 mobile phones, but only for use within Pyongyang. The press center for the summit was located at the Seoul Hilton Hotel, where news of the summit was released.2007-08-14 朝韩今日举行首脑峰会准备会议 韩方推迟军演 http://www.china.com.cn/international/txt/2007-08/14/content_8677792.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20180524092858/http://www.china.com.cn/international/txt/2007-08/14/content_8677792.htm 2018-05-24 2018-05-15 China Internet Information Center South and North Korea hold preparatory meeting for summit today; South Korea postpones military exercises. In addition, North Korea paved roads in and around Pyongyang and made preparations in the capital in preparation for the summit. The summit 2 October The talks were held from 2 to 4 October 2007, lasting three days. Roh Moo-hyun led a 300-person delegation to Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.2007-09-27 韩国将派300人代表团参加朝韩首脑会谈 http://news.cctv.com/world/20070927/107949.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20200124043654/http://news.cctv.com/world/20070927/107949.shtml 2020-01-24 2018-05-15 China Central Television South Korea to send a 300-member delegation to the inter-Korean summit.2007-10-02 Mixed feelings over Koreas summit http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7022080.stm 2026-09-04 BBC News en-GB The delegation included 13 official staff, 49 special staff, 88 ordinary staff, 50 journalists, 98 staff members and live broadcast technicians. At 7:46 a.m. Seoul time on 2 October, Roh Moo-hyun delivered a speech at the Blue House, stating that the focus of the talks was "to achieve peace, stability and economic development," and that he believed the talks could contribute to peace on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia.2007-10-02 남북정상회담 출발전 대국민담화를 발표하는 노무현 대통령 http://archives.knowhow.or.kr/m/record/image/view/10656?page=193 https://web.archive.org/web/20190115111913/http://archives.knowhow.or.kr/m/record/image/view/10656?page=193 2019-01-15 2018-05-15 Knowhow ko President Roh Moo-hyun delivering a public address before departing for the inter-Korean summit. Subsequently, Roh Moo-hyun arrived at the 38th parallel in his car. He got out of the car in front of the military demarcation line and gave a short speech, stating that the demarcation line divides the Korean Peninsula in two, bringing endless suffering to the people of both countries and hindering the development of the peninsula. Therefore, as the president of South Korea, he would cross this dividing line. After he returned from Pyongyang, more people would be able to cross this dividing line and travel between the two countries, eventually causing the dividing line to disappear. After speaking, he and his first wife, Kwon Yang-sook, walked across the 38th parallel into North Korea, becoming the first South Korean president to cross this dividing line.2007-10-02 Korean leaders in historic talks http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7023079.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20071016062235/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7023079.stm 16 October 2007 2026-09-04 BBC News en-GB2007-10-02 In pictures: Historic crossing http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7023270.stm 2026-09-04 BBC News en-GB Roh Moo-hyun was greeted by Choe Seong-chol, the vice minister of the United Front Department of the Workers' Party of Korea, and then boarded his special car again to go to Pyongyang.2007-02-10 卢武铉跨过韩朝军事分界线 http://news.cctv.com/world/20071002/100567.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20180524092858/http://news.cctv.com/world/20071002/100567.shtml 2018-05-24 2018-05-15 China Central Television Roh Moo-hyun crossed the inter-Korean Military Demarcation Line. At noon, Roh Moo-hyun and his entourage arrived at the People's Palace of Culture in Pyongyang and met with Kim Yong-nam, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of North Korea. They then transferred to an open-top car to attend the welcoming ceremony at the April 25 House of Culture.2007-10-02 "만세" 함성속 노무현-김정일 상봉 http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74722 https://web.archive.org/web/20190612032549/http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74722 2019-06-12 2018-05-15 Tongil News ko Roh Moo-hyun and Kim Jong-il Meet Amidst Cheers of "Manse" During the ceremony, they were greeted by hundreds of thousands of local people lining the streets. At the welcoming ceremony, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, together with Kim Yong-il, Premier of the Cabinet, Kim Il-chol, Minister of the People's Armed Forces, Choe Tae-bok, Chairman of the Supreme People's Assembly, Kim Ki-nam, Secretary of the Central Secretariat of the Workers' Party of Korea, Kang Sok-ju, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kim Yong-dae, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly, and Park Soon-hee, Chairwoman of the Socialist Women's Union of Korea, greeted Roh Moo-hyun and Kwon Yang-sook. The two shook hands and expressed their pleasure at seeing each other. They then inspected the air force honor guard together. After the welcoming ceremony, Roh Moo-hyun and his wife stayed at the Paekhwawon Guest House and had lunch. At 4 p.m., Roh Moo-hyun met with Kim Yong-nam at the Mansudae Assembly Hall. Before the meeting, Roh wrote on the assembly hall's register of names: "The happiness of the people is the temple of the people's sovereignty". Afterwards, the two countries officially began their talks.2007-10-02 노무현, "인민의 행복이 나오는 인민 주권의 전당" http://www.newscham.net/news/view.php?board=news&id=41005 https://web.archive.org/web/20190609084124/http://www.newscham.net/news/view.php?board=news&id=41005 2019-06-09 2018-05-15 Newscham ko Roh Moo-hyun, "The Hall of People's Sovereignty, Where the People's Happiness Springs From" The South Korean representatives were Roh Moo-hyun, Kwon O-kyu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy, Kim Woo-sik, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and Technology, Lee Jae-joung, Minister of Unification, Kim Jang-soo, Director of the National Intelligence Service, Kim Man-bok, Minister of Health and Welfare, Lee Byung-kyu, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, and Kim Woo-sik, Director of the Blue House Policy Office. The North Korean representatives were Kim Jong Il; Kim Yong-il, Premier of the Cabinet; Roh Tu-chol, Vice Premier of the Cabinet; Kwon Ho-ong, Advisor to the Cabinet Secretariat; Choe Seong-chol, Vice Minister of the United Front Department of the Workers' Party of Korea; Choe Tae-bok, Chairman of the Supreme People's Assembly; Kim Yong-sam, Minister of Railways; Roh Dong-hwi, Minister of Land and Maritime Transport; Choe Chang-sik, Minister of Health; and Lee Kyong-sik, Minister of Agriculture. The two sides discussed the issues that had been prepared beforehand and exchanged views on the "solution to achieve reconciliation and unification". The talks were originally scheduled to last one hour, but ended at 5 p.m., which was too long. Therefore, the planned visit to the exhibition halls of the Three Revolutions Exhibition was cancelled.2007-10-02 노 대통령, 김영남 위원장 면담 http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74742 https://web.archive.org/web/20201018074929/http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74742 2020-10-18 2018-05-15 Tongil News ko President Roh Meets with Chairman Kim Yong-nam At 7 p.m., Roh Moo-hyun attended a welcome banquet at the Mokran Hall. Kim Jong Il did not participate, and the task of entertaining was handed over to Kim Yong-nam. Kim Yong-nam told the attendees at the banquet that the two countries had demonstrated their determination to unify the nation to the world seven years ago, and that the June 15th North–South Joint Declaration was a "common monument" to national unity, unification and prosperity; and that to further improve relations between the two countries and resolve the unification issue, "today is the beginning".2007-10-04 노 대통령 "김위원장 건강을 위해" - 김영남 "노 대통령도..."김정일 '깜짝' 직접영접, 노 대통령 평양시내 카퍼레이드 http://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/Mobile/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0000728727#cb https://web.archive.org/web/20190609014608/http://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/Mobile/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0000728727#cb 2019-06-09 2018-05-15 OhmyNews ko President Roh: "For Chairman Kim's health" — Kim Yong-nam: "President Roh, too..." Kim Jong-il's surprise personal welcome; President Roh holds a motorcade parade through Pyongyang. Roh Moo-hyun emphasized economic cooperation, saying that if the two countries could make good use of each other's advantages and gradually expand cooperation bases such as the Kaesong Industrial Region, it would become the interests of both North and South Korea, and could eventually develop into an economic community.2007-10-03 노 대통령, '민족경제공동체' 재차 강조 http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74751 https://web.archive.org/web/20190603170204/http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74751 2019-06-03 2018-05-15 Tongil News ko President Roh Reaffirms 'National Economic Community' The banquet lasted for 2 hours and 10 minutes, and Roh Moo-hyun then returned to the Paekhwawon State Guest House to rest.2007-10-03 노 대통령 조찬, "음식도 똑같고..." http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74752 https://web.archive.org/web/20190603170207/http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74752 2019-06-03 2018-05-15 Tongil News ko President Roh's Breakfast: "The food is the same, too..." 3 October Two rounds of summit talks will be held the day after the talks, with the theme of "common prosperity between North and South Korea, peace on the Korean Peninsula, reconciliation and unification".2007-10-03 韩朝首脑3日举行会谈 讨论和平机制合作等议题 http://news.cctv.com/world/20071003/100173.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20200131054013/http://news.cctv.com/world/20071003/100173.shtml 2020-01-31 2018-05-15 China Central Television Leaders of the two Koreas to hold talks on the 3rd, discussing issues such as cooperation on a peace mechanism. The first round of summit talks was originally scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Paekhwawon State Guest House, but was eventually moved up by 26 minutes.2007-10-03 朝韩首脑会谈三日上午正式开始 下午将再次会谈 http://news.cctv.com/world/20071003/100464.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20200127100209/http://news.cctv.com/world/20071003/100464.shtml 2020-01-27 2018-05-15 China Central Television The inter-Korean summit officially began on the morning of the 3rd, with another round of talks scheduled for the afternoon. In addition to Roh Moo-hyun, the South Korean representatives participating in the talks included Kwon O-kyu, Lee Jae-joung, Kim Man-bok and Paik Jong-cheon; the North Korean representatives were Kim Jong Il and Kim Yang-gon.2007-10-03 노무현 대통령•김정일 위원장, 정상회담 시작 http://www.saramilbo.com/sub_read.html?uid=7987 https://web.archive.org/web/20190601140031/http://www.saramilbo.com/sub_read.html?uid=7987 2019-06-01 2018-05-15 People's Daily ko President Roh Moo-hyun and Chairman Kim Jong-il Begin Summit The talks ended at 11:45 a.m., and at Pyongyang’s request, neither side was allowed to disclose the content of the talks.2007-10-03 오전 정상회담 종료, 오후 2시 30분 회담 재개하기로 http://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0000729554 https://web.archive.org/web/20180427203538/http://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/view/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0000729554 2018-04-27 2018-05-15 OhmyNews ko Nevertheless, Blue House spokesperson Chun Ho-sun said that the two leaders "had in-depth discussions".2007-10-03 남북정상 1차 오전회담 종료…오후 2시30분 이어 진행 http://m.chosun.com/svc/article.html?sname=news&contid=2007100300482#Redyho https://web.archive.org/web/20171004160526/http://m.chosun.com/svc/article.html?sname=news#Redyho 2017-10-04 2018-05-15 The Chosun Ilbo ko First morning session of inter-Korean summit concludes... to resume at 2:30 PM. On the other hand, the 49 special entourage members selected by Roh Moo-hyun held special talks with North Korean officials at the People’s Palace of Culture and the Mansudae Assembly Hall in seven areas, including politics, economy, culture and academia.2007-10-03 특별수행단, 7개분야 간담회 개최 http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74768 https://web.archive.org/web/20190601140029/http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74768 2019-06-01 2018-05-15 Tongil News ko Special Delegation Holds Meetings Across Seven Sectors After the special talks, the special entourage visited the Kim Won-gyun Music University, the Mansudae Art Studio, and the Three Revolutions Exhibition in Pyongyang.2007-10-03 특별수행단, 만수대창작사 등 참관 http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74770 https://web.archive.org/web/20180524004134/http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74770 2018-05-24 2018-05-15 Tongil News ko Special delegation visits Mansudae Art Studio, etc. As for the First Lady Kwon Yang-sook, she visited the Korean Central History Museum and the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences accompanied by North Korean officials.2007-10-03 권 여사, 중앙역사박물관과 고려의학과학원 참관 http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74763 https://web.archive.org/web/20190609132216/http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74763 2019-06-09 2018-05-15 Tongil News ko Madame Kwon Visits the Central History Museum and the Academy of Koryo Medicine At noon, Roh Moo-hyun dined at Okryu-gwan. Then at 2:30 p.m., the second round of summit talks continued. Kim Jong Il once asked Roh Moo-hyun to stay in Pyongyang for another day, but then withdrew his statement an hour and a half later. Although the request to stay for another day was not ultimately fulfilled, the two leaders reached a consensus during the talks, and the results of the discussions will be announced tomorrow.2007-10-03 卢武铉对韩朝首脑会晤表示满意 http://news.cctv.com/world/20071003/102089.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20200127173721/http://news.cctv.com/world/20071003/102089.shtml 2020-01-27 2018-05-15 China Central Television Roh Moo-hyun expressed satisfaction with the inter-Korean summit. Chun Ho-sun also explained that since the two sides had "fully discussed" the matter, it was "okay" not to extend the schedule.2007-10-03 韩朝首脑会晤将按原计划结束 http://news.cctv.com/world/20071003/102094.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20200203130036/http://news.cctv.com/world/20071003/102094.shtml 2020-02-03 2018-05-15 China Central Television The inter-Korean summit will conclude as originally planned. At 8 p.m., Roh Moo-hyun and Kim Yong-nam went to the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium to watch the performance of Arirang. Kim Jong Il did not attend. The performance was originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m., but was delayed due to rain. After the performance, Roh Moo-hyun hosted a banquet to thank North Korea for its hospitality over the past few days.2007-10-04 김정일 국방위원장, 노 대통령 수해 위문 서한에 ‘감사’ http://www.newsnjoy.or.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=22454 https://web.archive.org/web/20180524092857/http://www.newsnjoy.or.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=22454 2018-05-24 2018-05-15 NEWSNJOY ko Chairman Kim Jong-il Expresses Gratitude for President Roh's Letter of Sympathy Regarding Flood Damage The dinner was held at the People's Palace of Culture at 10:10 p.m. Roh Moo-hyun expressed his gratitude for Kim Jong Il's hospitality and pointed out that through this meeting, he once again felt the importance of trust. He also emphasized that the "economic contractual system" is the way to ensure peace on the Korean Peninsula.2007-10-04 노대통령 “신뢰 중요성 실감”…김위원장 참석 안해 http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/defense/240446.html https://web.archive.org/web/20171014173757/http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/defense/240446.html 2017-10-14 2018-05-15 The Hankyoreh ko President Roh “Realizes Importance of Trust”… Chairman Kim Does Not Attend 4 October The day's agenda included a visit, a joint tree planting, and the issuance of a declaration on the outcome of the talks. At 8 a.m., Roh Moo-hyun and his party departed from Pyongyang to visit the Pyeonghwa Automobile Factory in Nampo, a joint venture between North and South Korean companies.2007-10-04 노 대통령, 평화자동차.서해갑문 참관 http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74792 https://web.archive.org/web/20190603094246/http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74792 2019-06-03 2018-05-15 Tongil News ko President Roh Visits Pyeonghwa Motors and West Sea Barrage Spending 20 minutes at the factory, they visited the West Sea Barrier at the Posseongdi Dam. There, Roh Moo-hyun inscribed the words: "The people are great." At 1 p.m., Roh Moo-hyun returned to the Paekhwawon Guest House in Pyongyang to announce the outcome of the talks and to sign the Declaration on the Development of North-South Relations and Peace and Prosperity with Kim Jong Il. According to the declaration, the two countries agreed that: North and South Korea adhere to the June 15 Joint Declaration and actively embody it. North and South Korea have decided to transcend differences in ideology and systems and achieve inter-Korean relations based on mutual respect and trust. The two Koreas decided to end their military hostilities and cooperate closely to ease tensions and promote peace on the Korean Peninsula. Both North and South Korea agreed that the current armistice should be ended and a permanent peace mechanism should be established. At the same time, the leaders of the three or four directly related parties will meet in the Korean Peninsula to cooperate in advancing the issue of declaring an end to the war. In order to achieve balanced economic development and common prosperity for both North and South Korea, they have decided to actively develop and continuously expand economic cooperation. North and South Korea have decided to promote exchanges and cooperation in socio-cultural fields such as history, language, education, science and technology, culture and art, and sports, in order to carry forward the nation's long history and excellent culture. Both the North and South Korea decided to actively promote humanitarian cooperation. Both sides decided to strengthen cooperation on the international stage regarding national interests and the rights and interests of overseas compatriots. In addition, the two countries will continue to expand and develop economic cooperation "under the principle of mutual benefit and common prosperity" and seek balanced development and common prosperity of national economies; establish the "West Sea Peace Cooperation Special Zone" including the Pahaeju area, accelerate the development of the Kaesong Industrial Region, establish shipbuilding cooperation parks in Anbyon County and Nampo City, and promote cooperation in agriculture, medical and health care, environmental protection and other fields; upgrade the existing "North-South Economic Cooperation Promotion Committee" to the "North-South Economic Cooperation Joint Committee" at the vice-premier level; use the West Sea Railway to transport the joint cheering team to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games; expand the reunion of separated families from the North and South, promote the exchange of audio and video and letters, and carry out normal reunions of separated families after the completion of the Kumgangsan Meeting Place.2007-10-04 朝韩发表《北南关系发展与和平繁荣宣言》 http://news.cctv.com/world/20071005/101290.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20200127235336/http://news.cctv.com/world/20071005/101290.shtml 2020-01-27 2018-05-15 China Central Television North and South Korea issued the "Declaration on the Development of North-South Relations and Peace and Prosperity" Next, Roh Moo-hyun, together with his wife Kwon Yang-sook and Kim Yong-nam, planted a pine tree at the Central Botanical Garden in North Korea to commemorate the inter-Korean summit. The tree was planted in a mixture of soil from North Korea’s Mount Paektu and South Korea’s Hallasan, and was irrigated with water from Heaven Lake in North Korea’s Mount Paektu and Baekrokdam Lake in South Korea’s Jeju Island. At 4:50 p.m., Roh Moo-hyun attended a farewell ceremony at the People’s Palace of Culture, ending his three-day visit. Kim Yong-nam, along with Choi Tae-bok, Kim Yong-il, Park Soon-hee, and others, saw off the South Korean delegation. Roh Moo-hyun then left Pyongyang in a special car, where local citizens shouted slogans such as "Our wish is unification" and "We are one" as they welcomed the South Korean president.2007-10-04 노대통령, 환송식 끝으로 평양 일정 마무리 http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74806 https://web.archive.org/web/20190609144248/http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74806 2019-06-09 2018-05-15 Tongil News ko President Roh Concludes Pyongyang Itinerary with Farewell Ceremony At 7:30 p.m., Roh Moo-hyun visited the Kaesong Industrial Region, his last stop in North Korea. There, he affirmed the economic achievements of the industrial complex and called it a symbol of "North-South unity." At the same time, he believed that the industrial city would be successful. At 9 p.m., Roh Moo-hyun left the North Korean border and returned to Dorasan in South Korea, officially ending the summit with North Korea.2007-10-04 노 대통령, "개성공단은 성공할 것" http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74809 https://web.archive.org/web/20190603175358/http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=74809 2019-06-03 2018-05-15 Tongil News ko President Roh: "Kaesong Industrial Complex Will Succeed" Reports and commentary The Korean Broadcasting System organized a live broadcast of Roh Moo-hyun's journey from the Blue House to crossing the 38th parallel. With permission from North Korea, the reporters from the corporation temporarily crossed the Northern Limit Line and returned to the South Korean border after completing their filming.2018-04-19 남북 정상회담, 전 세계가 함께 본다…"주요 일정 생중계 합의" http://mbn.mk.co.kr/pages/news/newsView.php?news_seq_no=3509540 https://web.archive.org/web/20190604021741/http://mbn.mk.co.kr/pages/news/newsView.php?news_seq_no=3509540 2019-06-04 2018-05-15 Maeil Broadcasting Network ko The Whole World Watches the Inter-Korean Summit Together... "Agreement Reached to Broadcast Key Events Live" In addition to broadcasting this footage, CNN also broadcast the scene of Kim Jong Il welcoming Roh Moo-hyun at the People's Palace of Culture. On the North Korean side, as with the summit in 2000, the Korean Central Television (KCTV) did not broadcast the summit live, but only recorded the report.2018-04-19 北 조선중앙TV, 남북정상회담 생중계 안해 http://www.spnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=9303 https://web.archive.org/web/20190612145950/http://www.spnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=9303 2019-06-12 2018-04-27 Seoul Pyongyang News ko North Korea's Korean Central Television (KCTV) does not broadcast the inter-Korean summit live. On the first day of the summit, the KCTV broadcast the scene of Roh Moo-hyun and his wife crossing the 38th parallel and the meeting between the two leaders at the People's Palace of Culture.2007-10-04 평양시민들,"노 대통령 군사분계선에서 왜 주춤했나?" http://www.vop.co.kr/A00000088405.html https://web.archive.org/web/20190606134741/http://www.vop.co.kr/A00000088405.html 2019-06-06 2018-04-27 Voice of the People ko Pyongyang Citizens Ask, "Why Did President Roh Hesitate at the Military Demarcation Line?" The Chosun Sinbo, published by the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, indicated that North Koreans rushed home after work to watch the reports on the summit, which became a common topic of conversation among them. On the other hand, the Rodong Sinmun did not report any news about the meeting between the two leaders on the first day of the talks, but reported on it on three of its four pages the following day. The cover headline read, "President Roh Moo-hyun visits Pyongyang, and the great leader Comrade Kim Jong Il welcomes President Roh Moo-hyun." It also emphasized that the leaders would further expand North-South relations based on the spirit of the "North-South Joint Declaration" and "between our nations," and create a new situation of peace, common prosperity, and national reunification on the Korean Peninsula.2007-10-04 북한 4대 일간지 정상회담 보도 http://news.joins.com/article/2901767 https://web.archive.org/web/20190616015703/https://news.joins.com/article/2901767 2019-06-16 2018-04-27 JoongAng Ilbo ko Coverage of the Summit by North Korea's Four Major Dailies2007-10-03 북 '로동신문' 남북정상회담 대대적 보도 http://www.newshankuk.com/news/news_preview.html?news_idx=20071003234733n1819 https://web.archive.org/web/20190117204957/http://www.newshankuk.com/news/news_preview.html?news_idx=20071003234733n1819 2019-01-17 2018-04-27 News Hankuk ko North Korea's 'Rodong Sinmun' Gives Extensive Coverage to Inter-Korean Summit Subsequently, the "Declaration on the Development of North-South Relations and Peace and Prosperity" was recognized by the North Korean authorities, who said it brought "a new situation of independent reunification" to the Korean Peninsula.2011-10-04 10.4선언의 기치높이 자주통일의 새 국면을 열자 http://www.kcna.co.jp/calendar/2011/10/10-04/2011-1004-009.html https://web.archive.org/web/20170908174535/http://kcna.co.jp/calendar/2011/10/10-04/2011-1004-009.html 2017-09-08 2018-05-15 Korean Central News Agency ko Let us open a new phase of independent unification, holding high the banner of the October 4 Declaration. Kim Jong Il gave his presidential guest Roh Moo-hyun four tonnes of prized songi (matsutake mushrooms) worth up to US$2.6 million at their summit. A kilogram of these mushrooms, which is a Korean delicacy, can sell for as much as 600,000 won (US$656) in South Korean stores. Kim Jong Il had 500 boxes of the mushrooms trucked to the border for President Roh to take back after their three-day summit. This was similar to the first summit when Kim Jong Il gave South Korea's then-president Kim Dae-jung three tonnes of the same mushrooms.2007-10-05 Kim thanks Roh with million-dollar mushrooms https://www.theage.com.au/world/kim-thanks-roh-with-million-dollar-mushrooms-20071005-ge5zdq.html https://web.archive.org/web/20071111015753/http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/leaders-come-over-all-mushie/2007/10/05/1191091330430.html 11 November 2007 2026-09-04 The Age en Roh Moo-hyun had first given Kim Jong Il a collection of South Korean films and television dramas which included his favorite actress Elizabeth Taylor, normally banned in the North, as well as a painted folding screen and a fine tea set. The talks boosted Roh Moo-hyun’s low approval ratings. A survey of 670 adult citizens conducted by CBS and Realmeter during the talks showed that Roh’s approval rating jumped from 21.5% last week to 30.7%.2007-10-04 남북정상회담 효과 盧대통령 국정지지도 급상승 http://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/354474 https://web.archive.org/web/20170908174535/http://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/354474 2017-09-08 2018-05-15 No Cut News ko President Roh's Approval Rating Surges on "Inter-Korean Summit Effect" However, Lee Myung-bak, the presidential candidate of the Grand National Party, was dissatisfied with the outcome of the talks, criticizing Roh for making "economic aid commitments that could become a burden" and believing that South Korea should take a tougher stance against North Korea.2007-10-04 워싱턴 포스트 “이명박, 남북정상회담 비판” http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/defense/240743.html https://web.archive.org/web/20170908174535/http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/defense/240743.html 2017-09-08 2018-05-15 The Hankyoreh ko Washington Post: Lee Myung-bak Criticizes Inter-Korean Summit International reactions United Nations: The United Nations welcomed the outcome of the talks, and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon believed that the declaration was an important step in strengthening inter-Korean cooperation and promoting peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia.2007-10-05 潘基文对朝韩首脑会晤发表共同宣言表示欢迎 http://news.cctv.com/world/20071005/100195.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20180525204816/http://news.cctv.com/world/20071005/100195.shtml 2018-05-25 2018-05-15 China Central Television Ban Ki-moon welcomes the joint declaration issued at the inter-Korean summit. China: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China said that the talks had achieved "positive results" and believed that this would help the peace process on the peninsula.2007-10-04 中方对朝韩首脑第二次会晤并取得成果表示欢迎 http://news.cctv.com/world/20071004/101784.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20180525204937/http://news.cctv.com/world/20071004/101784.shtml 2018-05-25 2018-05-15 China Central Television China welcomes the second summit between the leaders of North and South Korea and the results achieved. United States: The United States focused on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and the White House was "very pleased" that the leaders of the two Koreas signed a joint declaration, but hoped that North Korea would fulfill its commitment to resolve the nuclear issue.2007-10-05 美国：朝鲜履行无核化承诺是签和平协议先决条件 http://news.cctv.com/world/20071005/101399.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20180525204813/http://news.cctv.com/world/20071005/101399.shtml 2018-05-25 2018-05-15 China Central Television U.S.: North Korea's fulfillment of denuclearization commitments is a prerequisite for signing a peace treaty. Aftermath To resolve the details of the "Declaration on the Development of Inter-Korean Relations and Peace and Prosperity" and to discuss its implementation plan, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and Kim Yong-il held a three-day inter-Korean prime ministerial meeting in Seoul starting on 14 November 2007. The two countries reached a consensus on cooperation in areas such as railways, roads and medical care, and signed the "Inter-Korean Prime Ministers' Meeting Agreement", the "Agreement on the Promotion Committee for the Special Zone for Peace and Cooperation in the West Sea" and the "Agreement on the Establishment and Operation of the Joint Committee for Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation".2007-11-15 남북총리회담, 3개 분야 상당 부분 의견 접근 http://www.vop.co.kr/A00000091053.html https://web.archive.org/web/20190609144532/http://www.vop.co.kr/A00000091053.html 2019-06-09 2018-05-15 Voice of the People ko Significant progress made in three areas at inter-Korean prime ministerial talks. On 27 November 2007, the two countries held a general-level military meeting again after a seven-year hiatus.2007-11-27 남북국방장관회담 7년만에 평양서 열려 http://www.saramilbo.com/sub_read.html?uid=8336 https://web.archive.org/web/20190604102145/http://www.saramilbo.com/sub_read.html?uid=8336 2019-06-04 2018-05-15 People's Daily ko Inter-Korean Defense Ministers' Talks Held in Pyongyang for the First Time in Seven Years The two sides discussed the establishment of a joint fishing zone and peace waters, but failed to reach a consensus and did not sign a joint document.2007-11-28 "합의에 어려움 겪고 있다" http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=75645 https://web.archive.org/web/20190605152848/http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=75645 2019-06-05 2018-05-15 Tongil News ko "Facing difficulties in reaching an agreement" However, the situation on the Korean Peninsula changed with the election of Lee Myung-bak, who belonged to the conservative faction, in the presidential election in December 2007. Lee Myung-bak believed that the two progressive former presidents, Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun, had too moderate a stance toward North Korea, so he decided to terminate the Sunshine Policy.2008-12-27 MB정부 첫 해, 6.15 이전으로 남북관계 역주행 http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=81951 https://web.archive.org/web/20081226061818/http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=81951 2008-12-26 2018-05-15 Tongil News ko In the first year of the MB administration, inter-Korean relations regressed to the pre-June 15 Joint Declaration era. This directly led to a rapid deterioration in relations between the two countries. North Korean state media Rodong Sinmun said that Lee Myung-bak’s decision "brought disappointment to the nation".2008-02-25 北 ‘정상회담’ 제안에도 반응 미룰 듯 http://www.dailynk.com/%5b%ec%9d%b4%eb%aa%85%eb%b0%95%ec%a0%95%eb%b6%80-%ec%b6%9c%eb%b2%94%5d-%e5%8c%97-%ec%a0%95%ec%83%81%ed%9a%8c%eb%8b%b4-%ec%a0%9c%ec%95%88/ https://web.archive.org/web/20190629131101/https://www.dailynk.com/%5B%EC%9D%B4%EB%AA%85%EB%B0%95%EC%A0%95%EB%B6%80-%EC%B6%9C%EB%B2%94%5D-%E5%8C%97-%EC%A0%95%EC%83%81%ED%9A%8C%EB%8B%B4-%EC%A0%9C%EC%95%88/ 2019-06-29 2018-05-15 DailyNK ko North Korea Likely to Delay Response to ‘Summit’ Proposal In response, North Korea expelled South Korean officials from the inter-Korean exchange and cooperation office in the Kaesong Industrial Region on 27 March 2008, and then test-fired missiles in the West Sea the next day.2008-10-17 이명박 정부 출범 후 남북관계 일지 https://www.voakorea.com/a/a-35-2008-10-17-voa8-91357334/1320308.html https://web.archive.org/web/20190605020200/https://www.voakorea.com/a/a-35-2008-10-17-voa8-91357334/1320308.html 2019-06-05 2018-05-15 Voice of America ko Chronology of Inter-Korean Relations Since the Launch of the Lee Myung-bak Administration On 29 March 2008, the North Korean military announced the suspension of inter-Korean dialogue, and the plan to march together under the unification flag at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games was also canceled. In 2010, the sinking of ROKS Cheonan and the Yeonpyeongdo bombardment occurred, which further strained relations between North and South Korea. A transcript of the summit talks was not placed in the South Korean national archives, which led to later disputes about what exactly was said in discussions. On 8 October 2012, Chung Moon-heon, a member of the Liberty Korea Party, claimed in the National Assembly that Roh Moo-hyun had told Kim Jong Il during the 2007 inter-Korean summit that he was willing to abandon the Northern Limit Line, causing an uproar in the political world.2015-10-02 정문헌, 노무현 NLL 포기 발언 주장은 허구 http://www.pokronews.com/sub_read.html?uid=2511 https://web.archive.org/web/20160307175808/http://www.pokronews.com/sub_read.html?uid=2511 2016-03-07 2018-05-15 Pokronews ko Jeong Mun-heon's claim that Roh Moo-hyun abandoned the NLL is a fabrication To explain to the public, the National Intelligence Service decided on 24 June 2013 to release the original second-class classified dialogue, and emphasized that Roh Moo-hyun's statement about abandoning the Northern Limit Line was "fabricated and distorted".2013-06-24 국정원, 2007년 남북정상회담 회의록 공개 결정 http://www.pressian.com/news/article.html?no=6772 https://web.archive.org/web/20180524151704/http://www.pressian.com/news/article.html?no=6772 2018-05-24 2018-05-15 Pressian ko NIS Decides to Release Transcript of 2007 Inter-Korean Summit In the final transcript, it was recorded that Roh had said "I agree with [leader Kim Jong Il] that the Northern Limit Line should be changed."http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150206000739 Ex-officials acquitted of destroying Inter-Korean summit transcript The Korea Herald 6 February 2015 21 February 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150206130908/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150206000739 6 February 2015 On 17 November, after investigation by the prosecution, it was confirmed that Roh Moo-hyun had not mentioned the Northern Limit Line. In December of the following year, Chung Moon-heon was prosecuted by the Seoul Central District Court and was eventually fined 10 million won. The content of the dialogue at the Blue House public meeting aroused Pyongyang's dissatisfaction.2017-12-23 민주 '대화록 유출' 정문헌 의원 벌금 1천만원 선고 http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/bulletin/2014/12/23/0200000000AKR20141223116000004.HTML?input=1195m https://web.archive.org/web/20180524151724/http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/bulletin/2014/12/23/0200000000AKR20141223116000004.HTML?input=1195m 2018-05-24 2018-05-15 Yonhap News Agency ko Democratic Party: Rep. Jung Moon-hun fined 10 million won for 'transcript leak' The Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland issued an emergency statement on 27 June 2013, condemning the South Korean government's actions and considering it an insult and a serious provocation. It said the Korean People's Army and the people would not tolerate the South Korean government's reckless actions. After that, no more inter-Korean summits were held until the third meeting in 2018.2013-06-27 朝鲜谴责韩国公开2007年朝韩首脑会谈内容 http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/hqzx/2013-06/27/content_16672376.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200818231421/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/hqzx/2013-06/27/content_16672376.htm 2020-08-18 2018-05-15 China Daily North Korea condemns South Korea for making public the contents of the 2007 inter-Korean summit. References Further reading The Second Inter-Korean summit: Four Arguments Against and Why They Could Be Wrong (quoted by nautilus.org) Ban Ki-moon welcomes forthcoming Inter-Korean summit Inter-Korean summit welcome Looking forward to new aspect of Inter-Korean summit the eight-point agreement by the leaders of the two Koreas at the end of their summit (quoted by koreanblog.com) 2nd South-North Korean Summit Joint Statement, The Institute for Far Eastern Studies, Kyungnam University External links North and South Korea sign peace pact ko 2007 남북정상회담 합의서 2007 남북정상회담 합의서 [2007 Inter-Korean Summit Agreement] The Inter-Korean summit:Evaluation and Tasks Ahead The Inter-Korean summit and Unification Formulae Landmark Inter-Korean summit begins with unification pledge The official homepage of 2007 Inter-Korean summit The official website of the Republic of Korea Inter-Korean dialogue Press releases Two Koreas to hold summit (CNN, Aug 7, 2007) New hope of inter-Korean detente (UPI, Aug 10, 2007) https://web.archive.org/web/20070928105725/http://www.upiasiaonline.com/politics/2007/08/10/analysis_new_hope_of_interkorean_detente September 28, 2007 Inter-Korean summit (chinaview, Aug 8, 2007) Korean summit postponed by floods (CNN, Aug 18, 2007) Category:Politics of Korea Category:2007 in North Korea Category:2007 in South Korea Category:2007 in Korea Category:2007 in international relations Category:North Korea–South Korea relations Category:Kim Jong Il Category:Korean reunification Category:Inter-Korean summits