1. They agreed to open talks within January 2006 by way of conducting three panel discussions on the issues of mutual concern with a view to improving the bilateral relations in all fields. 1) Both sides agreed to resume ambassador–level talks for the normalization of the bilateral relations at which they will hold earnest discussions on all the issues related to Japan‘s redemption of its past including the issue of economic cooperation, the issue of the status of the Koreans in Japan and the issue of return of cultural treasures, etc. 2) Both sides agreed to abide by the principle of discussing the issue of mutual security between the two sides on the sidelines of the six–party talks and hold a discussion at an appropriate level even before the resumption of the six–party talks. 3) Both sides agreed to discuss pending issues of mutual concern including the abduction issue.