On February 13, Minister Kwon attended the DMZ Forum, which was held to mark the 70th anniversary of the armistice, under the theme of “the establishment of Gangwon-do and the development strategy for the border district,” and delivered congratulatory remarks.

During his address at the Forum, Minister Kwon said, “the border district is virtually the last untapped region in our land, with the most potential to drive the unification era.”

Moreover, he said that “this year, the Ministry of Unification will unwaveringly work towards the goals of ‘establishing inter-Korean relations based on democratic order’ and ‘preparing for a unified future’ through various policies to put an end to the current confrontational phase and advance peace on the peninsula.” Minister Kwon highlighted that he hopes “North Korea will soon end its reckless provocations and walk the path of reciprocity and mutual prosperity through dialogue and cooperation, so that a wind of change blows in Gangwon-do and the border district.