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4 pt2 Department of State Dispatch 535 (1993)
U.S.-North Korea Talks on the Nuclear Issue

handle is hein.journals/dsptch9 and id is 115 raw text is: North Korea U.S.-North Korea Talks on the Nuclear Issue Press Statement, Robert L. Gallucci Press Statement (text agreed by the D.P.R.K. and U.S. delegations) Text of statement by the U.S. delega- tion to the U.S.-D.P.R.K talks on the nuclear issue, released in Geneva, July 19, 1993 (an identical statement was issued by the D.P.R.K. delega- tion). The delegations of the United States and the DPRK met from July 14-19, 1993, in Geneva for a second round of talks on resolving the nuclear issue. Both sides reaffirmed the principles of the June 11, 1993, joint USA/DPRK press statement. For its part, the USA specifically reaffirmed its commitment to the prin- ciples on assurances against the threat and use of force, including nuclear weapons. Both sides recognize the desirabil- ity of the DPRK's intention to replace its graphite moderated reactors and as- sociated nuclear facilities with light water moderated reactors. As part of a final resolution of the nuclear issues, and on the premise that a solution re- lated to the provision of light water moderated reactors (LWRs) is achiev- able, the USA is prepared to support the introduction of LWRs and to ex- plore with the DPRK ways in which LWRs could be obtained. Both sides agreed that full and impartial application of IAEA safe- guards is essential to accomplish a strong international nuclear non- proliferation regime. On this basis, the DPRK is prepared to begin consulta- tions with the IAEA on outstanding safeguards and other issues as soon as possible. The USA and DPRK also reaf- firmed the importance of the imple- mentation of the North-South Joint Declaration on the Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. The DPRK re- affirms that it remains prepared to begin the North-South talks, as soon as possible, on bilateral issues, including the nuclear issue. The USA and the DPRK have agreed to meet again in the next two months to discuss outstanding matters related to resolving the nuclear issue, including technical questions related to the introduction of LWRs, and to lay the basis for improving overall rela- tions between the DPRK and the USA. Robert L. Gallucci Unilateral U.S. statement by the U.S. representative to the U.S.-D.P.R.K. talks on the nuclear issue, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Robert L. Gallucci, Geneva, July 19, 1993. You have all seen the press statement agreed by the U.S. and D.P.R.K. del- egations. I would like to present the U.S. view of this important issue and where negotiations stand. As the President recently indicated, the D.P.R.K. nuclear program repre- sents a grave threat to international security and the non-proliferation re- gime. Our talks in Geneva are part of a steady and determined effort by the in- ternational community and the United States to resolve the nuclear issue and reinforce security in the region. Our objective is to achieve a non- nuclear Korean Peninsula and a strong, global non-proliferation regime. We want the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to remain in the Non-Prolif- eration Treaty, comply with IAEA fullscope safeguards, and fully imple- ment the North-South declaration on denuclearization. In our meetings last month in New York, the D.P.R.K. agreed to suspend its withdrawal from the NPT. This was a positive step. In keeping with its status as an NPT party, we continue to expect the D.P.R.K. to accept regular IAEA in- spections. At this round of talks, we achieved three further steps toward a resolution of the nuclear issue. First, the D.P.R.K. has agreed to begin consultations with the IAEA on outstanding safeguards issues, includ- ing the IAEA's requests for additional information and visits to additional sites. The question of access to these sites remains a critical issue for resolv- ing international concerns about the D.P.R.K.'s nuclear program, and we urge the D.P.R.K. to reach agreement with the IAEA without delay. Second, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has agreed to re- sume discussions as soon as possible with the Republic of Korea on the implementation of the North-South denuclearization declaration and other bilateral issues. The Republic of Korea has also said it is ready for this dia- logue. Accordingly, we look to the two Koreas to reach agreement on imple- menting an effective bilateral inspec- tion regime. Third, the D.P.R.K. announced that it is prepared to abandon its graphite moderated reactors and associated fa- cilities in favor of light water reactors (LWRs), which are less suitable for nuclear weapons material production. In the next round of U.S.-D.P.R.K. talks, we have agreed to include discus- sions on this issue. While we support U.S. Department of State Dispatch * July26, 1993 * Vol. 4, No. 30 535

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