On Dec. 7, Unification Minister Kwon Young-se visited General Outpost Unit (GOP) of the Fifth Division in Cheolwon-gun, Gangwon-do, gave bonuses, and encouraged soldiers

Unification Minister Kwon Young-se said that we felt safe because soldiers keep national security even despite the continuing provocations by North Korea and that he as the Unification Minister, would put every endeavor to make North Korea join the conversation for denuclearization, peace, and prosperity with great confidence. He also asked all soldiers to be healthy when discharged and thoroughly protect the country.