Minister Kim Yung Ho delivers a congratulatory message at a plaque
hanging ceremony held
on the occasion of the relocation of the
North Korea Human Rights Documentation Office
One of the top priorities for unification is revealing the reality
of the human rights situation in North Korea and improving the human
rights of North Korean residents.
Minister Kim Yung Ho delivers a congratulatory message at a plaque
hanging ceremony held
on the occasion of the relocation of the
North Korea Human Rights Documentation Office (August 18)
On August 18, Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho attended at a
ceremony to unveil a plaque of the North Korea Human Rights
Documentation Office on the occasion of its relocation and delivered a
congratulatory message.
During his speech, Minister Kim emphasized, “One of the top
priorities for unification is revealing the reality of the human
rights situation in North Korea and practically improving human rights
of North Korean residents.”
“Rather than being hasty about covering up the horrendous human
rights situation in North Korea, we must focus our efforts on
improving the human rights and livelihoods of North Korea residents,”
he added.
Also, the minister mentioned that “the Korean government abides by
the principle of accepting all North Korean defectors and will do its
utmost to help them enter South Korea.”
Lastly, he said, “The launch of the North Korean Human Rights
Foundation is still being delayed seven years after the enactment of
the North Korean Human Rights Act. We hope that the National Assembly
will cooperate in the near future so that the law can make good progress.”
