Date: Monday, June 26, 2023
Time: 10:30-10:32 A.M.

1. Minister’s Schedule

Commemorating the month of Patriots and Veterans, Minister Kwon is visiting the VHS Medical Center from 10:30 A.M. to express gratitude and consolation for the sacrifice and dedication of people with distinguished service to the state and provide words of encouragement to staff members at the Center.

On June 27, Minister Kwon will pay a courtesy visit to Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-Taick of the Catholic Church of Korea and exchange views on the direction of North Korea policy.

On June 28, Minister Kwon will deliver remarks at an event, organized by the Korean War Abductees’ Family Union, to commemorate the history of North Korean abductions during the Korean War.

On June 29, Minister Kwon will attend and deliver remarks at a symposium organized by the Unification Ministry and Yonhap News Agency and an academic conference organized by the Korean Political Science Association.

2. Q&A

Q) In his interview yesterday, Minister Kwon mentioned the possibility of filing a lawsuit for damages occurred in the Gaeseong Industrial Complex. Could you explain what government property is currently involved in the GIC and how far along the legal process is in regarding the lawsuit?

A) On April 11, the Unification Minister’s statement strictly condemned the unauthorized operation of the GIC facilities and the violation of property rights of South Korean companies.
The South-North Joint Liaison Office, the GIC General Support Center, and other infrastructure facilities are located in the GIC, and the Reunion Center for the Separated Families and a fire station are in the Mount Geumgang tourism area. We are currently examining specific legal measures in this regard.