non-nuclear-weapon States which are exposed to a real nuclear threat in a particular situation. The proposal to create nuclear-free peace zones made mainly by non-nuclear-weapon States in various parts of the world is no less important than the reduction of nuclear weapons among the nuclear-weapon States. Such efforts should be given due attention by the Conference on Disarmament and should always be encouraged. The Fourth Review Conference on the Non-Proliferation Treaty, which will be opening soon, will provide an important opportunity to strengthen that treaty and respond to requests for nuclear disarmament made in a changed climate. Mr. President, along with demand for improving the functioning of the Conference on Disarmament, demand is increasing for discussion of regional problems. This results from a reality which calls for urgent solution of regional problems both for the achievement of general and complete disarmament and for the maintenance of international peace and security. The situation in the Korean peninsula, however, has not seen any radical change even today, when divided countries are being reunited and prolonged disputes in varius regions are now being settled through negotiations and the withdrawal of foreign troops. It is well known that the situation in the Korean peninsula remains one of the world's tensest confrontations and that it is threatening international peace and security, to say nothing of the peace and security of the Asia and Pacific region. Koreans are living in this state of anxiety, whether in the North or the South or abroad, and all want peace in Korea and national reunification, which will put an end to this tension and to all kinds of misfortunes. To overcome these obstacles the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea put forward a five-point unification proposal last April consisting essentially of detente, freedom to travel, a general opening and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech or statement, discussing international relations, disarmament, and regional conflicts. It mentions specific countries and regions, such as the Korean peninsula, and refers to international agreements and treaties. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international politics and security.

**Category**
International relations, Security