Korean peninsula and the ultimate unification of Korea. The most merited aspect in the development is the re-opening of the channel of dialogue between the responsible authorities of the two parts of Korea. In this regard, we sincerely hope that the other, suspended inter-Korean dialogues - known as the Red Cross talks, the economic talks, and the parliamentary talks - will also be resumed as soon as possible. The special statement made by President Roh on 20 July 1990, calling for the mutual opening of the border and free travel, is another bold step aimed at breaking the inter-Korean deadlock and creating a climate of openness and reconciliation. We hope that an agreement on inter-Korean travel and communications will be concluded at an early date with a view to promoting mutual opening and exchanges, as we proposed at the beginning of this year. In our earlier statement made at the spring session this year, my delegation, taking the example of European experiences, stressed the importance of mutual opening, trust and reconciliation as a necessary condition leading to confidence-building and arms-control and disarmament negotiations, and expressed the view that the two sides of Korea should make CD/PV.573 10 (Mr. Sang Ock Lee. Republic of Korea) bona fide efforts to create such a vital environment. Now, with the inter-Korean dialogue to be resumed in less than one month's time, the two parts of Korea are put to a test with a dual task: building confidence and consolidating security and peace on the Korean peninsula. It is a time of changes, changes for the better. We have good reason to keep our hopes alive and high. The PRESIDENT (translated from French): I wish to thank the representative of the Republic of Korea, Ambassador Sang Ock Lee for his 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the development of inter-Korean relations, mentioning specific initiatives such as re-opening dialogue channels, mutual border opening, and travel agreements. These efforts aim to promote reconciliation, confidence-building, and arms-control negotiations. The focus is on diplomatic and political developments rather than specific economic or social sectors.

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International relations, Politics