The government accepted blame Wednesday for faultily mediating social conflicts and issues as it pursued its policies, citing unclear responsibilities and inadequate cooperation among ministries.

The Policy Evaluation Committee of the Prime Minister's Office, looking back on the state performance in the first half of this year, said the government DID present new state goals and made efforts at reaching those aims.

The committee said, however, that high public expectation about the government's emphasis on dialogue and compromise had led to various social confrontations, such as the nationwide strike by truck drivers, and that the lack of clear role-sharing and cooperation caused the government to react inconsistently.

In the report's economic portion, the government was found to have been largely successful in its efforts to maintain South Korea's international credibility despite negative conditions, such as the North Korean nuclear problem and the accounting fraud at SK Group.

In foreign relations, the committee gave high marks for efforts to peacefully resolve North Korea's nuclear problems and inter-Korean economic cooperation, but noted heightened concerns over the nuclear standoff on the Korean Peninsula, worsening international outlook on the standoff, and relocation of American forces.