청 "Donghae Line Connection Project, Closely Coordinating with the US" (Update)
Cheongwadae Emphasizes Consultations with the U.S. on Inter-Korean Relations Improvement Projects... Maintains Previous Position on Chairman Kim Jong-un's Health: "No Unusual Developments"
[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] A senior Blue House official stated on the 28th during a meeting with reporters that the East Sea Line connection project, which President Moon Jae-in mentioned at the Chief Secretary and Senior Secretary meeting, was a matter closely coordinated with the United States.
The senior Blue House official said, "There were many questions related to the railway connection, and regarding the issue of 'If the U.S. opposes, can't it be done?', we have been closely consulting with the U.S.," adding, "Individual visits have also been discussed with the U.S. for a long time."
The senior Blue House official stated, "Regarding quarantine measures, since it is a humanitarian issue, we believe there will be no major restrictions on inter-Korean cooperation," adding, "It is not a matter subject to sanctions." The Blue House's position is that there has been no response from North Korea regarding the East Sea Line connection project proposed by President Moon.
Regarding President Moon's April 27 message, when asked whether the North would follow the inter-Korean cooperation process, the senior Blue House official said, "Yesterday's presidential message itself holds significant meaning. Although there is no plan to proceed with the (inter-Korean cooperation) process at this time, depending on the situation, such procedures may be followed."
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Meanwhile, the Blue House conveyed that the most accurate information regarding rumors about North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un's health comes from official statements by the spokesperson and the Ministry of Unification. The senior Blue House official said, "The official position of the Blue House is that the spokesperson mentioned no identifiable unusual signs were detected."
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