문정인 "실존적 위협 느끼는 북한, 군사행동 나설 수도"... 정세현,이종석 "대북전단 살포 통제해야"<br /><br /> Experts on inter-Korean affairs stress the need to root out the source of ongoing conflict with North Korea - namely, the South Korean activist groups' launching of anti-North Korea leaflets across the border. <br />Faced with an "existential threat," it is possible for Pyeongyang to ramp up its hostilities.<br />Kim Mok-yeon reports. <br /> <br /> South Korea should be prepared for any kind of military scenario.<br />That's special adviser on unification and security affairs to the president at a commemorative event marking 20 years since the June 15 inter-Korean declaration.<br /><br />"North Korea's actions show that it's experiencing existential threats. I think the regime chose to take the bull by the horns and show that it could take hostile action if the situation doesn't change. <br /><br />If anything were to occur, he added, it is key to hold discussions with the U.S. and particularly China, which is a close ally of the North, because Seoul's communication lines with Pyeongyang have been severed. <br /><br /> Highlighting that launching propaganda leaflets across the border is a violation of the Panmunjeom <br /> Declaration, former Unification Minister Lee Jong-seok said it's key to resolve this issue before moving on to other inter-Korean affairs.<br /><br />"The problems with the anti-North Korea leaflets should be dealt with separately. It should not be overanalyzed as issues with the economy or peace."<br /><br />"Before any organizations send over more leaflets to the North prompting Pyeongyang to look for harsh consequences, I hope parliament can swiftly legislate a bill to ban such acts."<br /><br />"Regarding the bill, ruling party floor leader Kim Tae-nyeon has pledged to enact a law that bans leaflet-sending to the North in the coming extraordinary session, and to put an end to the age-long war of attrition."<br /><br />Kim Mok-yeon, Arirang News. <br />
