Regular Briefing by Spokesperson Koo Byoungsam
Date: Monday,
July 24, 2023
Time: 10:30-10:32 A.M.
1. Minister’s Schedule
On July 25, Unification Minister Kwon Youngse will attend the
cabinet meeting at 10 A.M.
2. Vice Minister’s Schedule
On July 27, Vice Minister Moon Seoung-hyun will attend the vice
minister’s conference at 10 A.M.
3. Q&A
Q) Could you confirm a report that the Unification Ministry secured
CCTV footage in Panmunjeom of the US soldier being transported to Pyeongyang?
A) CCTVs are installed in the Joint Security Area. However, there is
nothing that the Ministry can confirm in relation to the details of
the installation and operation of the CCTVs. As far as we are aware,
no footage has ever been released to the public.
Q) Regarding recent reports on the Unification Ministry’s
initiation of reorganization, could you tell us if there are any
specific plans to adjust the Ministry’s workforce?
A) The Unification Ministry is conducting its own review to operate
the organization more efficiently in light of the prolonged tension in
inter-Korean relations. However, nothing concrete has been finalized.
