Foreign ministry briefing on NKorean reactor

The transcript discusses the government's close monitoring of North Korea's 5MW reactor activities and the potential for additional reprocessing, which raises serious concerns. It highlights the importance of strategic discussions, including the possibility of involving the UN Security Council. The text also notes the international community's worries about North Korea's delay tactics in returning to the Six-Party Talks.

What is the government's stance on North Korea's potential additional reprocessing at the Yongbyon reactor?

• They support it.

• They are unaware of it.

• They are indifferent.

• They express serious concerns.

Why is the passage of time without resolution considered undesirable?

• It has no impact.

• It is a strategic advantage.

• It benefits all parties involved.

• It leads to increased tensions.

What is required for handling strategic issues like the UN Security Council referral?

• Immediate military action.

• Consultation between South Korea and the United States.

• Unilateral decisions by South Korea.

• Ignoring the issues.

Which countries are concerned about North Korea's delay tactics?

• The United States and other countries.

• Only South Korea.

• Only the United States.

• No countries are concerned.

What is North Korea's stance on returning to the Six-Party Talks?

• They have never participated.

• They are eager to return.

• They are reluctant to return.

• They have already returned.