Kim Tae-nyeon "North Korea's Dam Discharge Violates Inter-Korean Agreement... Very Regrettable"

Kim Tae-nyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly on the 6th and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Kim Tae-nyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed regret over North Korea's discharge from the Hwanggang Dam.

At the policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 6th, Floor Leader Kim said, "I deeply regret North Korea's actions that violate the inter-Korean agreement," adding, "The unauthorized discharge of the dam without prior notice has put the lives and safety of our citizens at risk."

He stated, "During the 2009 working-level talks, North Korea agreed to notify the South in advance when discharging the dam," and added, "If North Korea had the will, notification would have been possible. I strongly express regret over North Korea's actions that disregard the safety and lives of the people of the Republic of Korea." He continued, "The Ministry of Unification must lodge a stern protest and demand measures to prevent recurrence," and urged, "The restoration of the severed communication must be urgently carried out to enable inter-Korean cooperation."

Floor Leader Kim also announced that disaster relief funds and tax reduction measures would be implemented to minimize damage from the monsoon.

He said, "As the longest-ever monsoon continues, damage is occurring nationwide," and added, "The Democratic Party will request the prompt declaration of special disaster areas in regions severely affected by the heavy rain." He further stated, "We will do our best to support recovery from the flood damage not only through restoration support costs but also through disaster relief funds and tax reductions. We will explore all possible measures at the National Assembly level."

He also emphasized, "Fundamental measures are necessary," and added, "We will also focus on realizing a low-carbon industry through the Green New Deal, including research and development of climate adaptation models for agriculture and fisheries, and green energy projects."

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