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Unification Minister's Statement

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조현선
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2023-04-11
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Unification Minister’s Statement

April 11, 2023

North Korea has consistently been insincere and unwilling to contact with the South, refusing to receive telephone messages, and it is not even responding to regular calls of the South-North Joint Liaison Office and the military communications channels since April 7 without any explanation.

The Government expresses strong regret over North Korea's unilateral and irresponsible attitude, and strongly warns that it will eventually isolate and put itself in a predicament.

Despite numerous calls and warnings, the North is operating facilities in the GIC without permission, infringing the property of South Korean companies.

The Government strongly condemns such illegal acts of violating the Agreement on Inter-Korean Investment Protection reached between the two Koreas and the Gaeseong Industrial Complex Act of North Korea. We clearly state that the North will be solely responsible for the consequences.

As announced on April 6, the ROKG will pursue all necessary measures, including legal action, to hold North Korea accountable for its illegal activities, and will also actively cooperate with the international community. //The End//