The presidential transition team says it will reconsider inter-Korean projects agreed in last October's South-North summit.

In a briefing after the Unification Ministry delivered its report on current issues, committee spokesman Lee Dong-gwan said mid- to long-term large-scale inter-Korean projects agreed at the summit will proceed after basic feasibility studies.

That includes the proposed joint peace zone in the West Sea and infrastructure construction projects for the North's railroads and highways.

At the same time, however, Lee said that rice and fertilizer aid to North Korea would continue regardless of the nuclear situation.

Lee said regarding North Korea policies over the past five years, the ministry acknowledged
the view that the South had been led around by the North. It also admitted to unsatisfactory progress on peace and security issues although it said it had laid the foundation for peace on the Korean Peninsula.

On revamping the Unification Ministry, Lee said renewing its direction is necessary for public consensus on the ministry's existence. But he voiced caution, saying that the process of realigning the ministries should take into account public sentiment and symbolic significance.