South and North Korea appear to be on the same page about major issues that will be discussed at the inter-Korean summit slated for next month.

A presidential official told reporters Friday that during high-level inter-Korean talks held the day before, South Korea suggested three main agendas for the summit: the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, the permanent establishment of peace and significant advancement in cross-border ties.

The official said that the North did not raise issue with the proposed agendas, adding that such move alone marks a significant step forward.

The official made the remarks after being asked why the agendas hadn't been included in the joint press statement after the high-level meeting at the border village of Panmunjeom.

He made clear that the reason the two Koreas were not able produce an agreement on the summit's agenda at the high-level talks was due to the North's political culture. He said in such culture, setting the agenda would be a matter for the leader to decide instead of working-level officials.