The security situation in Korean peninsula has always attracted international attention. The recently conducted nuclear test by DPRK has once again reminded of grim security scenario in the region. Various countries have voiced their concerns with regard to the latest development in the region. Indonesia as a major Asia-Pacific country can offer services of its good office to mend fences between both the Koreas. Xinhua has quoted the South Korean news agency Yonhap as saying that since Indonesia has diplomatic relations with both Koreas, it could consider sending a special envoy to the peninsula to help restore normalcy between the two nations. According to Nicholas Dammen, Indonesia's ambassador to South Korea, while Indonesia “believes the six-party talks can do better”, it “could consider sending an envoy to help bridge and try to bring something in a positive way”1.

• 1. “Indonesia could consider sending envoy to mend frozen Korean ties”, People’s Daily (Online), May 30, 2009, at http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/6667650.html