The president of the Episcopal Conference of South Korea says the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il could mark the start of "a turning point for the path of reunification of the Koreas", reports Fides.
"We hope that the Lord gives light and strength to the North Korean brothers so that there is a return for a policy focused on dialogue, peace, reconciliation," said Peter Kang, Bishop of Cheju and leader of the bishops in South Korea.
"We did not expect such an event. We hope that this will become a reason to develop a path of reunification. We do not know in detail the current political situation in North Korea. There is also the possibility that there is a settling time, before having a defined stability, because the new leader Kim Jong-un is very young, only 30 years old, he has no political experience and does not seem to have the Korean people's confidence".
"No one knows him. He is a leader who has suddenly appeared. Our hopes are always towards the beginning of a journey of peace and reconciliation. This event could be a sign that the Lord wants a fundamental transformation in the country," Bishop Kang said.