Where citizens» natural
and understandable hatred, fear,
and desire for revenge threaten to
undermine a fragile
peace agreement or an embryonic democracy, restorative political practices may well be essential not only for
stability and the conditions needed for moving toward democracy but for what justice can be achieved.
«Sharing the view that the launch
undermines regional
peace and stability, we call on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to abstain from further launches using ballistic missile technology or other actions which aggravate the situation on the Korean peninsula,» the G8 ministers said.