Appropriate response required to advance peninsula peace
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea said on Saturday that it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its northern nuclear test site. According to its official Korean Central News Agency it has vowed to actively engage with the international community to secure peace on the Korean Peninsula and create an optimal environment to improve its economy. Three experts from Jilin University shared their views on the DPRK's announcement with China Daily's Pan Yixuan.
National security remains priority for Pyongyang
Though progress has been made in the DPRK's talks with the Republic of Korea and the United States, the announcement was still a surprise. It came just six days before the summit between DPRK leader Kim Jong-un and Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in.
