DPRK supports China's unification: paper

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has voiced strong opposition to "Taiwan independence", saying it supported for China's complete reunification, the leading official newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported on Saturday.

"The Korean people remain firm in their stand of opposing the moves of secessionist forces advocating 'Taiwan independence' and supporting the just cause of the Chinese people," said a commentary carried out by Rodong Sinmun.

Rodong Simun said it was a criminal move for Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian to cease the function of "the National Unification Council (NUC)" and the application of "the National Unification Guidelines",

Chen declared on Feb. 27 that the NUC would "cease to function" and that "the National Unification Guidelines" would "cease to apply."

"The National Unification Council" was set up in 1990 by the Taiwan authorities headed by Lee Teng-hui. A total of 14 meetings were held after its establishment. However, no "NUC" meeting has been held since Chen became Taiwan leader.

"The National Unification Guidelines" were issued in 1991, saying both the Chinese mainland and Taiwan are under the sovereignty of China and the promotion of the state's reunification should be the common task of all Chinese.

The guidelines also outlined a three-phase goal for the realization of China's reunification.

Source: Xinhua