Date: Monday, August 8, 2022
Time: 10:30-10:34 A.M.

1. Weekly Schedule

On August 9, Minister Kwon Youngse will attend the cabinet meeting.

On August 11, Vice Minister Kim Ki Woong will attend the vice-minister’s conference.

2. Q&A

Q. There was a report that the freight train service between Dandong and North Korea will resume by August 9 and truck operation is expected to be possible by the end of this month. Does the Ministry have more information regarding the move to resume trade between North Korea and China?

A. The Ministry has been closely monitoring the recent developments between North Korea and China, as well as the reports related to the resumption of the North Korea-China freight train. However, the Ministry does not have further details to provide at this point.