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//