The Unification Ministry will drive positive changes in North Korea
through solidarity and cooperation with the international community,
centered on UN member states involved in the Korean War
Minister Kim Yung Ho organizes a policy briefing for ambassadors to
South Korea from Korean War participating nations (November 21)
On November 21, the Ministry of Unification held a policy briefing
for ambassadors to South Korea from nations involved in the Korean War.
The briefing, held in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the
armistice agreement of the Korean War, aimed to bolster communication
and cooperation with UN member states involved in the Korean War and
was attended by ambassadors from 21 countries.
During the briefing, Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho explained the
South Korean government’s efforts to improve human rights in North
Korea, such as the publication of the Report on North Korean Human
Rights and the appointment of a new ambassador on North Korean human
rights. Minister Kim also asked for the UN member states’ interest and
cooperation in the upcoming plans, including the release of the North
Korean Human Rights Roadmap and the Status Report on the North Korean
Economy and Society.
Additionally, the minister emphasized that if the UN member states
that participated in the Korean War and share core values such as
“freedom, democracy, and human rights” strengthen mutual solidarity
and cooperation, and “unwaveringly continue imposing sanctions against
and exerting pressure on North Korea, the North will have no choice
but to change.” In this regard, he added that the Ministry of
Unification will continue to communicate with the embassies in South
Korea.