UN General Assembly
2013

policy to an end. The United States should abolish its hostile policy by, among other things, respecting the sovereignty of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, replacing the Armistice Agreement with a peace mechanism, dismantling the United Nations Command without further delay and lifting all sanctions and military threats. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea remains consistent in its stance and in its efforts to put an end to the tensions on the Korean peninsula by peaceful means through dialogue and negotiations, and to contribute to ensuring peace and security in the region. In order to achieve genuine peace and ease tensions on the Korean peninsula, we are making every possible effort and displaying maximum patience. Reunifying the country is a long-cherished desire and the most pressing task of the Korean nation. As we entered the new century, North-South summit meetings were held on two occasions, with joyful enthusiasm shared by all our countrymen, adopting the 15 June North-South joint declaration and the 4 October declaration, thus providing a milestone for reconciliation, collaboration and reunification between