Unification Minister Kim Yeon-cheol's Resignation: "I Will Take Responsibility for the Deterioration of Inter-Korean Relations"

"Sorry for Failing to Meet the People's Expectations for Peace and Prosperity on the Korean Peninsula"

Minister of Unification Kim Yeon-chul is leaving the National Assembly during the full meeting of the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee on the 16th while giving a work report. North Korea blew up the Kaesong Industrial Complex Inter-Korean Joint Liaison Office while Minister Kim was reporting at the National Assembly. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Minister of Unification Kim Yeon-cheol expressed his intention to resign on the 17th, taking responsibility for the deterioration of inter-Korean relations.

On the same day, Minister Kim told reporters at the Government Seoul Office, "I have decided to step down, taking responsibility for the worsening inter-Korean relations."

Minister Kim said, "I feel sorry for not meeting the demands and expectations of many citizens who wish for peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula."

He added that he submitted his resignation to the Blue House earlier that morning.

Having taken office on April 8 of last year, Minister Kim will be stepping down after serving 1 year and 2 months.

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