Korean peninsula

72. The European Council stands ready to contribute further to reducing tension between the two Koreas and has agreed to enhance the role of the Union in support of peace, security and freedom on the Korean peninsula. It hopes that there will be early results, including through a second inter-Korean Summit and implementation of the Joint Declaration. The President of the European Council will visit Pyongyang and Seoul for talks with Presidents Kim Jong-il and Kim Dae Jung on the full range of issues of concern to them and to the Union in accordance with the four elements adopted by the Council on 20 November 2000.