Reckless Remarks of Vice-Minister of Unification of S. Korea under Fire

Pyongyang, September 17 (KCNA) -- A few days ago, Om Jong Sik, vice-minister of Unification of south Korea, groundlessly pulled up the DPRK, asserting "the north disregards the sufferings of the separated families" and "it should make a switchover in its approach towards the matter." In the meantime, he talked such nonsense as "the south Korean authorities are making efforts to settle the issue of reunion between separated families, regardless of political situation."
Rodong Sinmun Saturday observes in a bylined commentary in this regard:
The DPRK has made every sincere effort to settle the issue of reunion between separated families and relatives from a compatriotic stand, irrespective of the strained inter-Korean relations.
The south Korean authorities have, however, been busy "putting pressure upon the north," closing all channels of dialogue, cooperation and exchange with the DPRK.
Various circles of south Korea including religious organizations urged the authorities to promote the reunion of separated families and relatives from a humanitarian point of view on the occasion of the harvest moon day, treating the matter as an issue independent of the political judgment. But the Ministry of Unification of south Korea coolly turned it down.
The reality indicates it is the south Korean authorities who should make "a switchover in their attitude" for which Om cried out.