The religious community’s attention towards unification and
cooperation will make a big difference in opening the future of unification
The first meeting of the regular council meeting between the
Ministry of Unification and Christian officials was held (April 29)
On April 29, the Ministry of Unification, in the presence of
Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho, held the first meeting between the
Unification Ministry and Christian officials, scheduled to be held
regularly in the future.
8 pastors from different religious bodies have attended the meeting
to discuss the new unification dialogue and government policies.
In the meeting, Minister Kim conveyed that “it is more important
than ever to practice small acts for unification in our daily lives,”
especially at a time when the public’s awareness of unification is
declining. He also stressed that prayers and ministries within the
Christian community can lead to practical efforts for unification.
Furthermore, Minister Kim asked the religious community for their
attention towards abductees, detainees, and prisoners of war, as well
as warm consideration for North Korean defectors.
The religious community said that Korean churches have the
responsibility to testify to the “invisible values” amidst weakening
unification aspirations due to security threats and practical issues.
They expressed their willingness to cooperate in raising awareness of
unification, supporting the settlement of North Korean defectors, and
spreading the realities of North Korea.
They also stated that they can take part in humanitarian
initiatives, including providing nutritious food for infants in North
Korea, to make South and North Korea open their hearts to each other
and foster closer relations.
