The following is an unofficial translation of the agreement made between leaders of the two Koreas at the conclusion of the Pyongyang summit under the title of “Declaration for Advancing Inter-Korean Relations and Peace and Prosperity.” ― ED.
President Roh Moo-hyun of the Republic of Korea visited Pyongyang from October 2-4, 2007, in accordance with an agreement between President Roh and Chairman Kim Jong-il of the National Defense Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Historic summit meetings and several talks were held during the visit.
During the summit meetings and talks, the two leaders reaffirmed the spirit of the June 15 Joint Declaration and candidly discussed agenda concerning advancement of inter-Korean relations, the realization of peace and common prosperity, and the unification of the Korean peninsula.
While expressing the belief that Koreans with their will and strength combined can open a new era of national prosperity and unification, both parties declared the following on the basis of the June 15 Joint Declaration:
The South and the North adhere to and implement the June 15 Joint Declaration.
The South and the North resolve the problem of unification through ``the spirit of our own initiative,'' and through the primacy of Korean people's dignity and interests.
The South and the North explore measures to commemorate the day of June 15 as a commitment to the June 15th Joint Declaration.
The South and the North transcend differences in ideology and institutions, thereby transforming inter-Korean relations into one of mutual respect and trust.
The South and the North do not interfere in the internal affairs and resolve issues of inter-Korean relations on the principles of reconciliation, cooperation, and unification.
The South and the North develop inter-Korean relations toward the direction of unification and adjust necessary legal institutional apparatus respectively.
The South and the North actively seek dialogue and contacts in all fields including parliament, in order to address issues relating to the expansion and development of inter-Korean relations according to the wishes of the Korean people.
The South and the North closely cooperate in order to terminate military hostilities, ease tension and ensure peace on the Korean peninsula.
The South and the North do not take a hostile stance, reduce military tension, and resolve issues of conflict through dialogue and negotiation.
The South and the North oppose any form of war on the Korean peninsula and firmly comply with the obligations of non-aggression.
The South and the North designate a common fishery zone in order to prevent accidental clashes in the West Sea. The sides will hold joint Defense Ministers' talks in Pyongyang November this year in order to discuss military confidence-building measures, including methods to foster the aforementioned zone into a zone of peace, as well as military assurance measures for various cooperative projects.
The South and the North share a view to terminate the existing armistice regime and to build a permanent peace regime, and cooperate to pursue issues related to declaring the end of the Korean War by holding on the Korean Peninsula, three or four party summits of directly-related sides.
The South and the North jointly endeavor to smoothly implement the June 19 Joint Declaration and February 13 Agreement of the Six party talks in order to resolve the nuclear problem on the Korean peninsula.
The South and the North actively promote, expand and develop economic cooperation projects for balanced development of national economy and common prosperity on the principles of common interest and prosperity.
The South and the North encourage investment for economic cooperation, bolster infrastructure and develop natural resources, and provide preferential treatment and privileges concurrent with the special nature of intra-national cooperative projects.
The South and the North establish ``The West Sea Special Zone for Peace and Cooperation'' encompassing the Haejoo area and its adjoining waters, and actively seek the designation of a common fishery zone and peace zone, the construction of special economic zone, and utilization of the Haejoo port, direct passage of civilian vessels to Haejoo, and joint utilization of the Han River estuary.
The South and the North complete the first phase construction of the Gaesong Industrial Complex as early as possible, and launch the second phase development, and begin railway cargo transportation linking Moonsan and Bongdong, and promptly undertake institutional measures to resolve problems including passage of people, communications and customs clearance.
The South and the North discuss and undertake improvement of Gaesong-Shineuijoo railway and Gaesong-Pyongyang highway for joint use.
The South and the North construct shipbuilding cooperative complexes in Anbyun and Nampo, and promote cooperative projects in various areas, including agriculture, health, medicine and environmental protection.
The South and the North upgrade the existing ``South-North Committee for Promotion of Economic Cooperation'' to ``South-North Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation'' at the Deputy Prime Minister level in order to facilitate inter-Korean economic cooperation projects.
The South and the North develop exchanges and cooperation in the fields of history, linguistics, education, science and technology, culture and arts, and sports in order to cherish the long history and proud culture of the Korean people.
The South and the North implement the Baekdoo Mountain tour and establish a direct Baekdoo Mountain-Seoul air route.
The South and the North will send inter-Korea cheer teams to the 2008 Beijing International Olympics via the Seoul-Shineuijoo railway for the first time.
The South and the North actively promote humanitarian cooperative projects.
The South and the North expand the reunion of separated families and relatives and promote exchange of visual materials.
To this end, both parties will have resident representatives upon the completion of Mount Keumgang Meeting Post and routinely implement the reunion of separated families and relatives.
The South and the North actively cooperate under the principle of brotherhood, humanitarianism and mutual assistance in contingencies, including natural disasters.
The South and the North strengthen cooperation for the interest of the Korean nation, and rights and interests of overseas Korean nationals in the international arena.
The South and the North will hold the inter-Korean Prime Ministers' Meeting in order to implement this declaration and convene its first meeting in Seoul November this year.
The South and the North discuss issues of concern for Inter-Korean development through frequent holding of the inter-Korean summit.