Cheong "No separate NSC today... Unified government stance is from Ministry of Unification" (Comprehensive)

Blue House's cautious response to North Korea blocking inter-Korean communication channels... "Difficult to confirm inter-Korean communication channels"

[Asia Economy reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Son Seon-hee] The Blue House decided not to hold a National Security Council (NSC) meeting on the 9th regarding North Korea's decision to cut off inter-Korean communication channels.

A Blue House official told reporters at the Press Center on the same day, "There will be no separate NSC meeting today concerning the North's cutoff measure." The Blue House plans to hold the NSC on the scheduled date and will not convene an unscheduled meeting related to this North Korean action.

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When asked whether there would be a separate Blue House statement, the official said, "The government position was announced by the Ministry of Unification this morning. Please refer to the Ministry of Unification's announcement," adding, "It seems you are asking if the Blue House has a separate stance, but the government has already conveyed a unified position through the Ministry of Unification."

Additionally, the Blue House official was reserved about the recent use of the 'Blue House hotline' with the North, stating, "We ask for your understanding that it is difficult to confirm details about the communication channel between the South and North Korean leaders."

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