Bring peace and prosperity and realize a liberal democratic
unification on the Korean Peninsula through the advancement of freedom
to the North
The Ministry of Unification holds a policy seminar on properly
understanding the reality of North Korea (February 20)
On February 20, the Ministry of Unification held a policy seminar on
properly understanding the reality of North Korea under the theme of
“Understanding the Status of North Korean Economy and Society and the
Direction of Unification and North Korea policies.”
The event consisted of two sessions, “North Korean Economy” and
“North Korean Society,” featuring presentations and discussions by
experts from related fields, including academia and the media.
Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho, in his opening remarks delivered
by Vice Minister Moon Seoung-hyun, stated, “If North Korea threatens
peace on the Korean Peninsula with nuclear and military capabilities,
we will instill hope among North Korean residents through the power of
freedom, safeguarding peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula,
and ultimately achieve unification based on liberal democracy.”
Furthermore, Minister Kim emphasized the importance of the recently
released Status Report on North Korean Economy and Society by the
South Korean government, stating that key policy agendas of the Yoon
administration begin with an accurate understanding of the reality of
North Korea.
Minister Kim expressed hope that people would gain an accurate
understanding of the realities of North Korea through the report. He
added that the report encompasses changes in the livelihoods and
awareness of North Korean residents, including the spread of Hallyu
and growing negative sentiments surrounding the hereditary succession
of the regime.
Moreover, Minister Kim said that the government will persist in its
efforts to build consensus among the people and strengthen solidarity
with the international community in a bid to improve the human rights
of North Korean residents and foster positive changes in the North.
