Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho meets
with Former Member of German Federal Parliament Hartmut Koschyk to
discuss Korean Peninsula issues and ROK-Germany cooperation
-September 19, 2023-
□ On Tuesday September 19, Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho met with
Former Member of the German Federal Parliament Hartmut Koschyk and
exchanged views on the issues regarding the Korean Peninsula and
ROK-Germany cooperation.
o Koschyk served in the parliament for 27 years, and has been acting
as a bridge between the Republic of Korea and Germany on various
matters, including Korean Peninsula issues.
□ During the meeting, Minister Kim explained the Korean
govern-ment’s policies to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue
through the “Audacious Initiative” and substantially improve human
rights and address humanitarian issues in North Korea.
o Furthermore, the minister noted that the Korean government is
actively working towards hosting the EXPO 2030 BUSAN and asked for the
German government’s interest and support in this endeavor. He also
mentioned that if the Expo were to be held in Korea, a divided
country, it would significantly contribute to peace and stability in
the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia.
□ Agreeing on the
Republic of Korea’s policies, Koschyk expressed his commitment to
cooperate on issues related to the Korean Peninsula, strengthening
ROK-Germany relations, and successfully securing the EXPO 2030 BUSAN.
//The End//
