TOKYO, Nov 26 (KUNA) -- South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday the government seeks to implement the North Korea policy in a peaceful and gradual manner, Yonhap News Agency reported.
"A radical policy cannot help inviting public animosity. We could not imagine (taking) shocking or radical methods (in terms of North Korea policy)," Chung said during his meeting with Kim Jong-hyuk, president of the United Christian Churches of Korea.
The minister stressed the government has inherited three principles of North Korea policy -- peaceful, phased and gradual approaches -- from previous governments.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has vowed to resume dialogue and reconciliation with North Korea since taking office in June.
Last week, the Defense Ministry proposed holding military talks with the North to discuss clarifying the Military Demarcation Line in a bid to prevent possible accidental clashes at border areas. But Pyongyang has remained silent toward the proposal. (end) mk.seo