Date: Monday, October 26, 2020
Time: 10:30-10:35 A.M.
1. Minister's Schedule
Minister Lee In-young will attend the cabinet meeting tomorrow at 10 A.M.
On October 30, Minister Lee will deliver opening remarks at the 2020
DMZ Global Forum at 10 A.M.
2. Vice Minister’s Schedule
Vice Minister Suh Ho will attend the vice-ministers’ conference on
October 29 at 11 A.M.
3. Q&A (Extract)
Q. You have mentioned in a previous briefing that the request to
deliver humanitarian aid to the North is not being approved based on
voluntary cooperation by relative organizations. However, some groups
are expressing dissatisfaction, arguing that the Ministry is
presenting a submissive attitude. Does the Ministry have any comments?
A. There was a very unfortunate incident in the West Sea, and as far
as I am aware, civic groups that provide humanitarian aid to the North
are cooperating voluntarily. For clarification, the Ministry has not
called for an overall ban on delivery – it is the organizations that
are holding off the execution. Sending aid to the North will resume as
soon as situations improve.
Q. A media report claims that North Korea and China have agreed to
resume rail travel starting October 30, and that tourists will be able
to travel to the North. Does the Ministry have any knowledge on this issue?
A. We are keeping a close eye on the situation, and there has not
been any noticeable changes in the past week. We will continue to look
out for any and all signs of change.
