President Park calls on N. Korea to give up its nuclear program 박대통령 ″북도발

Our top story this morning... President Park Geun－hye gave her highly－anticipated keynote speech at the UN General Assembly on Monday， local time. As expected， President Park used it as an opportunity to warn North Korea about the consequences of further provocations. Hwang Sung－hee reports from New York. President Park Geun－hye says North Korea′s nuclear ambition is one of the most urgent issues to be addressed by the international community. Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Monday， President Park pledged to support Pyongyang if it abandoned its nuclear program. ″If North Korea boldly gives up its nuclear weapons and embarks on a road to openness and cooperation， South Korea， together with the international community， will fully support North Korea in developing its economy and improving the quality of life of its people.″ The keynote speech comes amid Pyongyang′s nuclear threats and speculation of a possible long－range rocket launch next month， which would be in violation of UN resolutions. President Park warned that a fresh provocation will only damage the hard－won atmosphere for inter－Korean dialogue and undermine efforts to restart the long－stalled six－party nuclear talks. The Koreas are set to hold reunions for war－separated families in October， following a landmark inter－Korean agreement last month. ″We must no longer use political and military reasons as excuses for turning a blind eye to humanitarian issues， such as the reunion of separated families.″ ″President Park stressed that a peaceful reunification will ultimately lead to a nuclear－free and prosperous Korean Peninsula where humanitarian rights are guaranteed. Hwang Sung－hee， Arirang News.″