Ministry of Unification
2023-09-01
Hits99
The Ministry of Unification and local governments prepare ways to bolster consultation and adjustment systems for exchange and cooperation between the two Koreas
The first Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Policy Council of Local Governments 2023 was held offline (September 1)
On September 1, the Ministry of Unification held the first Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Policy Council of Local Governments 2023* (hereafter “Policy Council”) offline since the start of the Yoon administration
*A legal council to consult on and coordinate policies for inter-Korean exchange and cooperation of local governments
(Article 24-2 of the Inter-Korean Exchange And Cooperation Act) A working committee composed of the Vice Minister of Unification as the chairman and deputy ministerial or director-general level officials from 17 metropolitan cities as members.
Today, the Ministry of Unification and local governments agreed upon the need to promote the exchange and cooperation of local governments in an orderly manner based on responsibility and discussed necessary measures regarding the matter.
First, the amendment of the provision on the Composition and Operation of the Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Policy Council of Local Governments which centers on bolstering ex ante and ex post facto consultation of exchange and cooperation projects of local governments was approved.
Second, in consideration of hitherto results of the project and future conditions, the abolishment of the preliminary approval system of cooperative projects of local governments* was decided.
*Preliminary approval of cooperative projects for the revitalization of exchange and cooperation of local governments on the condition that modifications of the North’s Agreement are subsequently made
Third, a 50% reduction (31.1b won in 2023 to 15.5b won in 2024) of the Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund was decided as there was no single actual execution case of the budget after its formulation to support the exchange and cooperation of local governments.
Deputy ministerial or director-general level officials from 15 metropolitan cities and officials from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and Governors Association participated in the Policy Council, and they promised to cooperate closely on the overall promotion course of the unification policies, as well as exchange and cooperation.
Opening ceremony of the Honam Unification Plus(+) Center | Ministry of Unification | 2023-09-08 | |
The first Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Policy Council of Local Governments 2023 was held offline | Ministry of Unification | 2023-09-01 | |
Minister Kim Yung Ho meets with Ambassador Lee Shin-hwa for international cooperation on North Korean human rights | Ministry of Unification | 2023-09-01 | |
이전글 다음글 |