Of course, this did not stop North Korean propagandists from accusing the South Koreans of being cowardly lackeys of US imperialism.

The international community and the United Nations should continue to denounce and strongly condemn such violations and attacks, which are cowardly and inadmissible acts.

On the other hand, taking this historic initiative would, relative to fainthearted tactical maneuvering, substantially increase politicians chances of re election later.