Date: Monday, April 23, 2012
Time: 10:30~10:51
1. Minister’s Schedules
Minister Yu Woo-ik will deliver congratulatory remarks at a symposium hosted by 'Institute for Peace and Unification Studies of Seoul National University' celebrating its 6th anniversary since foundation. The event will take place on April 25th, 9:45 A.M.
On Thursday, 6:30 P.M., the Minister will give a special lecture at the Millennium Club's regular meeting at the Hyatt Hotel. More than 25 renowned figures will take part in the closed-door meeting
Minister Yu will visit Mun-kyung, North Gyeongsang province to mold a 'Unification Jar', the symbol of our preparatory measures for national unification, together with Master Kim Jeong-ok of Pottery. The event was initially scheduled to take place on March 31st but has been postponed due to circumstances triggered by North Korea's long-range missile launch. Employees of the ministry and college journalists will also be present. Other journalists are welcome to join as well.
Moreover, the Minister plans to have luncheons with senior figures of the society to share opinions regarding preparatory steps for unification throughout this week.
2. Vice Minister’s Schedules
Vice-Minister Kim Chun-sig will make an appearance on KTV's 'Policy Discussion Forum' on Wednesday. It will be broadcasted on Sunday, at 8:00 A.M.
At 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, the Vice-Minister is scheduled to give a special lecture to the students of 'Incheon Academy for Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation'.
Vice-Minister Kim will attend and deliver a congratulatory speech at '2012 Academic Seminar on North Korea's Legislative Trend' on Friday, 1:30 P.M., at the National Human Rights Commission of Korea.
3. 'Forget-Me-Not Campaign' and 'Calling the Names of Abductees in North Korea' Event
A 'Forget-Me-Not Campaign' and a 'Calling the Names of Abductees in North Korea' Event will be held in front of Sejong Center from April 23rd to 26th. The events are sponsored by 'The National Committee on Investigating Abductions During the Korean War' and organized by the 'Korean War Association Family Union.' This will serve as an opportunity to raise public awareness on the abductees in North Korea and share their family's sorrow.
4. North Korea's Recent Denunciation towards the South Korean Government
North Korea let down the people of South Korea and the international community by launching a long-range missile. However, it crossed the line by severely denouncing our government and the public's reasonable warning and recommendations over the North's untoward moves.
Our government is truly disappointed by the vicious cycle of North Korea's course of action. Thereby, we urge the North to immediately stop such behaviors and choose the right path.
