SUBJECT: MONGOLIA'S CONSULTATIONS WITH DPRK VICE FOREIGN MINISTER KIM
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DPRK VFM ON DENUCLEARIZATION
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4. (S) VFM Kim said the DPRK is spending too much on weapons rather than on its children,
but that the current reality dictates that they cannot get away from weapons for now. Kim
said the DPRK is not a threat and was only interested in self-protection. The Mongolian side
expressed concern that a nuclear DPRK could lead to a nuclear ROK, Japan, Syria, and Iran,
and urged that the Mongolian nuclear-free model could serve as an example. Kim stated
the United States would not allow Japan or the ROK to go nuclear and that the DPRK is
committed to peace and denuclearization.
6. (S) The DPRK side said what is most important is for the United States and the DPRK to
come up with a "common language," a "non-aggression agreement," and establishment of
diplomatic relations. Kim stated if the sides can take such measures, then denuclearization
will be possible and easy, and that relations with Japan and the ROK will normalize thereafter.
