Date: Monday, October 5, 2020
Time: 10:30-10:33 A.M.
1. Minister's Schedule
Minister Lee In-young will attend the cabinet meeting tomorrow at 10 A.M.
On October 8, Minister Lee will attend the parliamentary inspection
at 10 A.M.
2. Vice Minister’s Schedule
Vice Minister Suh Ho will attend the parliamentary inspection on
October 8 at 10 A.M.
3. Q&A (Extract)
Q. Has the North responded to the joint investigation request over
the killing of a South Korean official in the West Sea?
A. As far as I know, the North is yet to respond to the request.
Q. It has been over a week since President Moon proposed the joint
investigation, and the North remains silent. What is the Unification
Ministry’s understanding of the North’s irresponsive nature?
A. We are keeping an eye out on the situation, and wish the North
respond as soon as possible.
Q. The North appears to be preparing for a military parade to mark
its party founding anniversary – has the Ministry observed any other
activities regarding the upcoming event?
A. We are aware that military parade preparations are underway, and
are looking out for other movements.