ROK hopes to revive contacts with DPRK

BEIJING - Seoul expressed hopes on Sunday of reviving contacts with Pyongyang through "genuine dialogue", with Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Myung-bak referring to the possibility of summit-level dialogue this year.

Lee said on Sunday that the ROK is ready for talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to promote a real change in ties, reported the Associated Press, after recent military talks broke down between Seoul and Pyongyang.

He said he would like to give the DPRK "the message that we are always open (to talks) and (they have) a good chance this year," Lee told reporters.