Spearheading a “free, unified Korean Peninsula” with the
international community and the UN Sending States
The Unification Ministry holds a policy roundtable with ambassadors
of UN Sending States (April 5)
On April 5, the Ministry of Unification held a policy roundtable
with ambassadors of the UN Sending States.
The policy roundtable was designed to share the understanding of the
South Korean government’s vision of a free and peaceful unification,
and it was attended by 21 ambassadors to Korea.
During the roundtable, Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho pointed out
North Korea’s continued hostile behavior, including efforts to “erase
the concept of unification” and nuclear threats.
Minister Kim stated that the government is panning out its
engagement policy towards North Korean residents based on the
constitution and universal values of humanity. He further stressed its
commitment to spearhead a “free, unified Korean Peninsula” with the
international community centering around countries that share the same
values such as the UN Sending States.
Moreover, Minister Kim said, “The Republic of Korea will continue to
shape a new unification discourse that contributes to expanding
freedom and affluence for North Korean residents and to the peace and
prosperity of the world.” He added that this would serve as a pivotal
role for international solidarity based on freedom.
Following the event, Minister Kim presented the “three
forget-me-nots badges,” symbolizing the prompt resolution of the issue
of abductees, to the ambassadors of the UN Sending States, and asked
for their wisdom and support in addressing the issue.
