Regular Briefing by Spokesperson Cho Joonghoon
Date: Monday,
December 5, 2022
Time: 10:30-10:35 A.M.
1. Ministry to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hanawon
Hwacheon Branch (2nd Hanawon)
The 2nd Hanawon, which opened on December 5, 2012 as a settlement
support center for male North Korean defectors, celebrates its 10th
anniversary today(12.5).
The Unification Ministry is holding a commemorative ceremony today
from 10:30 A.M. with officials from Hwacheon Country and related
organizations, graduating trainees, and staff, and Vice Minister Kim
Ki Woong will deliver remarks on behalf of Unification Minister Kwon
Youngse.
After the ceremony, a Kimchi-making event will be held
with trainees, staff and the residents of Hwacheon.
On December 10-11, the Hanawon will hold a homecoming event attended
by 800 people including graduates and their families. Participants
will enjoy a wide range of programs to get together, and make memories.
2. Ministry to hold a forum for inter-Korean Green Détente
On December 7, the Unification Ministry will hold a forum for
inter-Korean Green Détente. Experts from various fields including
climate change, natural disasters, forestry, agriculture, and water
resources will discuss ways to cooperate on inter-Korean Green
Détente. Vice Minister Kim Ki Woong will attend the forum and deliver
congratulatory remarks on behalf of Minister Kwon.
3. Ministry to hold the 2nd meeting of the 2022 Council on North
Korean Human Rights
On December 9, the Unification Ministry will hold the 2nd meeting of
the 2022 Council on North Korean Human Rights chaired by the Vice
Unification Minister. The meeting will be attended by officials from
relevant organizations including the Ministries of Unification,
Foreign Affairs, and Justice to discuss establishing the 3rd master
plan to improve human rights in North Korea.
4. Minister’s Schedule
Minister Kwon will attend a plenary session of the National
Assembly’s Foreign Affairs & Unification Committee today at 2 P.M.
On December 6, Minister Kwon will deliver congratulatory remarks at
a panel discussion on establishing governance for social dialogue by
the National Assembly, co-hosted by five lawmakers at 2 P.M.
