On May 25, Minister Kwon Youngse delivered congratulatory remarks at the National Assembly Seminar on Inter-Korean Covid-19 Prevention Cooperation held at the National Assembly Hall.

In his congratulatory remarks, Minister Kwon emphasized that North Korea should immediately stop provocations and self-isolation into the yoke of sanctions, and return to dialogue and diplomacy to talk about what they are asking for, adding "The Government makes it clear that we are ready to discuss any topic without any preconditions.”

Minister Kwon reiterated Government's stance to pursue humanitarian cooperation despite of political and military circumstances as it is the realization of universal values related to the quality of life of North Koreans, while responding firmly to North Korean provocations.

He said the seminar signifies the sincerity of the Government toward the North, and Yoon Suk Yeol administration will realize development of inter-Korean relations including in humanitarian cooperation area through pragmatic and flexible approach while consistently upholding principles regardless of ups and downs to come.