Seoul--(뉴스와이어)--In his concluding remarks at the cabinet meeting, President Roh Moo-hyun emphasized the significance of the cross-border test-runs on two railway lines between the South and North scheduled for May 17.

The President said: “The test-runs of the railways will serve as a historic milestone, marking great strides toward the future of the country and the people. It will also give momentum to efforts to achieve peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

“This will also be a steppingstone that leads to building economic communities on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia, presenting a favorable opportunity for the Korean economy.

“Consistent with a global mood of peace and cooperation, the pilot operation of the inter-Korean railway is the fruit of patient efforts to foster trust between two Koreas. The Korean Government hopes that both South and North Korea will continue to put together their efforts in the days ahead, marching one step at a time to achieve peace.”

President Roh’s remarks were released during a 2 p.m. briefing on May 14 by Cheong Wa Dae spokesman Chun Ho-sun.

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