The Unification Ministry will closely cooperate with the church
community when preparing for a free unification
Minister Kim Yung Ho pays a courtesy visit to Very Reverend Kim
Sam-Whan of Myungsung Presbyterian Church (October 19)
On October 19, Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho paid a courtesy
visit to Very Reverend Kim Sam-Whan of Myungsung Presbyterian Church
to exchange opinions on the direction of unification policy.
Minister Kim explained the Korean government’s efforts to verify the
safety and repatriation of those detained in North Korea and resolve
the issue of forced repatriation of North Korean defectors, and asked
for the church community’s interest and cooperation.
Moreover, while highly appreciating the efforts of the Myungsung
Presbyterian Church in the resettlement of North Korean defectors, the
minister stated that the government will also make endeavors, such as
expanding psychological counseling centers for North Korean defectors,
to help them settle in our society.
Very Reverend Kim highlighted the necessity of a “Christian
approach” when addressing inter-Korean relations and unification
issues. He also stated that working together with the religious
community, particularly when resolving issues such as “conflicts and
division” and “resettlement of North Korean defectors,” would benefit
the Ministry of Unification throughout the unification process and beyond.
