North Korea nuclear test ‘betrays South Koreans’

THE president of South Korea Roh Moo-Hyun has said North Korea’s nuclear test was forcing a change in his policy of engagement with the communist state.

President Roh said his government was losing its momentum for continued dialogue due to international calls for sanctions.

“Under these circumstances, the government will find it difficult to stick to its engagement policy,” he said. “We must not give up (on dialogue) but the situation is changing.”