We will continue to put pressure on North Korea to resolve the abductees and detainees issues based on our firm commitment

Minister Kim Yung Ho meets with heads of private organizations and family members related to South Korean abductees, detainees and prisoners of war in North Korea (August 3)

On August 3, Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho met with heads of private organizations and family members related to South Korean abductees, detainees and prisoners of war in North Korea and delivered words of condolences and encouragement.

Minister Kim pointed out the North Korean authorities’ unacceptable behavior in denying any involvement with the abduction and failing to take any responsibility.

He said, “Amid North Korea’s refusal to talk and its ongoing nuclear development and provocations, we will continue to put pressure on North Korea to resolve these issues in solidarity with the international community based on the firm commitment of the Korean government regarding the abductees, detainees and prisoners of war issues.

Moreover, the minister said that he plans to establish a ministerial response team on abductees to seek creative solutions to the abductees, detainees and POWs issues.