Minister Kim meets with the ambassador for international cooperation on North Korean human rights, and will actively support the strengthening of multifaceted cooperation, including NGOs and academia

Minister Kim Yung Ho meets with Ambassador Lee Shin-hwa for international cooperation on North Korean human rights (September 1)

On September 1, Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho met with Ambassador Lee Shin-hwa for international cooperation on North Korean human rights

Minister Kim expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Lee for her active work in improving the human rights of North Korean residents in the international society.

The minister also mentioned that the Ministry of Unification will actively support strengthening multifaceted cooperation, including NGOs, academia, and the international community.

In response, Ambassador Lee said there is a need to bolster organic and systemic cooperation among the branches of the government, including the Ministry of Unification. She also shared her opinion on the future development direction of the North Korean Human Rights Report.

In particular, as South Korea will be serving as a non-permanent member of the UNSC starting next year, she expressed her commitment to taking the initiative in expanding discussions on North Korean human rights in the international community.