Date: Monday, December 12, 2022
Time: 10:30-10:35 A.M.

 

1. Ministry to hold the International Dialogue on North Korean Human Rights

On December 14, the Unification Ministry will hold the International Dialogue on North Korean Human Rights at the Swiss Grand Hotel in Seoul under the theme of Issues and Challenges of Human Rights in North Korea.

The Ministry has been holding international seminars on North Korean human rights every year since 2017. This year, the International Dialogue on North Korean Human Rights, sponsored by the UN Human Rights Office in Seoul and co-planned by Lee Shin-wha, Ambassador for International Cooperation on North Korean Human Rights, will convene experts at home and abroad to delve into human rights issues in North Korea.

Unification Minister Kwon Youngse will deliver opening remarks, and the event will be aired through the Unification Ministry’s YouTube channel.

 

2. Ministry to hold a forum on a denuclearized, peaceful, and prosperous Korean Peninsula

On December 14, the Unification Ministry and Chungcheongnam-do will hold an open forum for the provincial residents on a denuclearized, peaceful, and prosperous Korean Peninsula.

As a way of providing a platform for various opinions and public consensus on denuclearization and peace, the Ministry jointly held forums in the past with Incheon in 2020 and Gangwon-do in 2021. Minister Kwon Youngse will attend the event and deliver remarks.

The Ministry is looking forward to seeing that this event will help enhance public understanding and consensus of the Audacious Initiatives.

 

3. Ministry to hold the International South-North Korea Joint Economic Development Plan Forum 2022

On December 16, the Ministry will hold the International South-North Korea Joint Economic Development Plan Forum 2022.

This forum will bring experts at home and abroad to share the significance, the vision, and the future direction of the South-North Korea joint economic development plan and seek ways to cooperate with the international community. Minister Kwon will deliver opening remarks at the event.

 

4. Minister’s Schedule

On December 13, Minister Kwon will attend an event celebrating the 24th anniversary of the Korean Council for Reconciliation and Cooperation and deliver congratulatory remarks.

On December 16, Minister Kwon will hold a policy briefing for ambassadors to Korea and international organizations.

 

5. Vice Minister’s Schedule

On December 16, Vice Minister Kim Ki Woong will provide congratulatory remarks at a course completion ceremony held at the National Institute for Unification Education.