Steady Conflict On N.I Between North-U.S Might Result in Crisis of Korean Peninsula in August.

Jung Se Hyun, Minister of Unification said on 29th, “the U.S says to start Nuclear Inspection (N.I) of the North from August, on the contrary, North Korea stance is to start N.I from year 2005¡° and “ as this matter is becoming an international issue, crisis in Korean Peninsula may begin from August”.

This is the first time since government`s high-ranking official mentioned about the “crisis theory in August”.

Minister Jung stated at a breakfast conference for Freedom Forum that was held at Freedom center in Jangchung-dong, Chung-gu, Seoul, saying , special envoy Lim Dong-Won who visits North on 3rd April would meet National leader Kim Jong Il and explain about the changed international order after 9.11 attack and deliver the intention for finding out the key for improving relationship with the U.S.

He added, “ we used to deliver this message to officials in the North; however, it seems to be not delivered to upper position due to the character of the North regime. We will explain to leader Kim in person so that it goes down”

Minister Jung stated on the suspicion that the money which was delivered to the North for Mt. Geumgang tour, might have been used for military purpose, “the U.S. congress report is comprehending rumors that are floating, and the U.S. army in Korea has denied officially” and“seeing the increasing import amount of the North regarding factory facilities, it is likely that it is used for economic development.”

Dong-Ki Sung esprit@donga.com