Date: Monday, April 22, 2024
Time: 10:30-10:33 A.M.

1. Minister’s Schedule

On April 22, Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho will deliver congratulatory remarks at the 2024 Peace Forum hosted by Segye Ilbo at 2 P.M.

At 3 P.M., Minister Kim will deliver a special lecture for heads of diplomatic missions abroad.

On April 23, 10 A.M., Minister Kim will attend the cabinet meeting.

On April 24, at 7:30 A.M., Minister Kim will hold the 7th Wednesday Forum.

On April 25, at 6 P.M., Minister Kim will hold the 3rd Evening of Unification.

On April 26, at 9 A.M., Minister Kim will deliver opening remarks at an international seminar on updating the COI report on human rights in North Korea.

On April 27, at 2 P.M., Minister Kim will attend a talk concert on stories about North Korea at the Chungcheongnam-do Office of Education Culture Center for Students.

2. Q&A

Q) Are there any notable trends in the North ahead of its founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army?

A) There is nothing to confirm regarding developments in the North on the occasion of April 25.

Q) It has been reported that North Korean vice-premier Ri Chol Man, who is responsible of the North’s agricultural sector, is visiting Russia. How does the Ministry evaluate the current food shortage situation in North Korea, and what exchanges and cooperation is expected with Russia?

A) The Ministry has nothing to confirm on matters concerning Russia and North Korea unless there is an official announcement made by the two countries.

North Korea’s crop production last year was relatively good. However, as the North suffers a chronic food shortage, supply always falls short of its demand. Consequently, the food situation is expected to remain dim.