The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea on Thursday accused South Korean authorities of setting preconditions for dialogue between them.

The criticism came in a commentary posted on the committee's website, uriminzohkkiri.com.

The commentary said consensus on and outside the Korean Peninsula was for the north and the south to sit down and discuss significant issues concerning security on the peninsula.

It said South Korean authorities, however, set various preconditions to delay the dialogue, making people "disappointed and worried."

The proposal of dialogue offered by the DPRK was "unconditional" and charitable, saying it would like to have talks with anybody at any place, the commentary said.

There is no need for South Korean authorities to worry about gains and losses, it said.

The two sides would eliminate the misunderstanding and mistrust piled in the past and find a reasonable way to solve their problems as long as they sat down and have talks, it said.

The commentary urged South Korean authorities to recognize people's will, and accept the DPRK's proposal immediately.

Earlier this month, the DPRK government, political parties and social institutions issued statements proposing dialogue with South Korean authorities to ease the tensions and realize peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula.

South Korea rejected the DPRK's proposal on Jan. 12, saying the DPRK should first take responsible measures over the sinking of the South Korean warship "Cheonan" in March and the artillery exchange near the disputed maritime border in November.