much about Kim -- and what he may do -- remains difficult to fathom.

It has become increasingly difficult ... for the very few big powers or blocs of big powers to monopolize international affairs and control the fate of other countries,

Leaders of both countries have built mutual trust and a cooperative partnership, exchanged high-level visits frequently and coordinated closely in major international affairs,

resolutely nipped in the bud.

It shoulders the holy task of maintaining the security and unity of the state -- and provides an important guarantee for the task of building a comprehensive, well-off society.

On the basis of the one-China principle, let us shelve for now certain political disputes and resume the cross-Straits dialogue and negotiations as soon as possible.