We strongly condemn North Korea’s “military spy satellite” launch that poses a threat to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia

Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho delivers congratulatory remarks at an academic conference (2023 Global Dialogue on Korean Peninsula Unification) held by the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (November 24)

On November 24, Unification Minister Kim Yung Ho delivered a congratulatory message at the 2023 Global Dialogue on Korean Peninsula Unification held by the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council under the theme of “international cooperation aiming to realize freedom, peace, and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula.”

In his congratulatory speech, Minister Kim strongly condemned North Korea’s recent “military spy satellite” launch that poses a threat to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia. The minister also explained the necessity of a partial suspension of the “September 19 Military Agreement” as a minimal defensive measure.

Furthermore, he stressed, “Cooperation with countries that share the values of freedom and peace is crucial to halt wrongdoings by North Korea and make the North come forward onto the right path.”

Additionally, highlighting that improving human rights in North Korea is a “practical preparation for unification,” Minister Kim stated that the Korean government will systematically cooperate more with the international community by releasing the North Korean Human Rights Roadmap and the Status Report on the North Korean Economy and Society.