On April 17, Unification Minister Kwon Youngse met with UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) Rosemary DiCarlo and discussed the Korean Peninsula situation and ways to cooperate with the UN.
Minister Kwon spoke on the current situation in North Korea and explained the Korean government’s unification and North Korean policies based on its principles and its position to resolve issues through dialogue.
Minister Kwon expressed that the Korean government attaches great importance not only to North Korea’s denuclearization, but also to the humanitarian situation in North Korea, including human rights issues, noting the significance of the publication of the 2023 North Korean Human Rights Report.
Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo inquired about the recent North Korean situation and cooperation with the international community, and expressed concerns over the North’s nuclear and human rights situation.
Moreover, she explained the UN’s efforts regarding human rights issues in North Korea, including the activities of the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in North Korea.
The minister highlighted the importance of cooperation with the UN and its organizations to bring any change in North Korea, such as denuclearization and improvement in human rights issues, and asked for continued interest and support.