” “Another "cause for concern" for the Holy See is "the risk of a rush to nuclear weaponry”, to ward off which Benedict XVI calls the "parties concerned" to "do all they can to solve the current tensions through peaceful means" and to "abstain from any action or initiative that might jeopardise the negotiations”. In addition, the Pontiff asks the Korean Government to "make sure the more vulnerable part of the population of North Korea will have access to humanitarian aids” and "to work in agreement with all those who try to promote the common good and social justice”, since "not all citizens can yet enjoy the benefits" produced by the "remarkable economic growth" of Korea in the last few years. At the beginning of his letter, the Pope defines the Korean president’s visit as "a clear sign of esteem for the Catholic Church" and wishe for the "strengthening of the good relations" that exist between the Church and the Holy See, while reassuring the president he will pray "for peace and stability in the Korean peninsula and all over the region". ” “
