Lee In-young "Geumgangsan Tourism as a Symbol of Peace, Urges Korea Tourism Organization to Play an Active Role"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] Lee In-young, Minister of Unification, on the 9th called the Mount Kumgang tourism "a symbol of peace connecting South and North" and urged the Korea Tourism Organization, the business operator, to play an active role.

Minister of Unification Lee In-young is attending the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee plenary meeting held at the National Assembly on the 28th, providing a briefing on current issues. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

On the same day afternoon, Minister Lee met with Ahn Young-bae, President of the Korea Tourism Organization, at the Government Seoul Office and said, "With the successful conclusion of the South Korea-US summit, we can expect an expansion of our role and space in inter-Korean relations."

He emphasized, "If the North responds positively, the halted inter-Korean exchanges and steps toward peace can regain momentum," adding, "In this process, the resumption of Mount Kumgang tourism is very important."

He also added, "I hope the Korea Tourism Organization will communicate with the Ministry of Unification and actively play a role in the process of resuming individual visits and tourism to Mount Kumgang."

In response, President Ahn said, "From our position, which must promote inter-Korean tourism exchanges, we are very grateful that the government is making efforts to resolve the inter-Korean deadlock," and added, "We will prepare thoroughly and coordinate efforts to stabilize and revitalize Mount Kumgang tourism and individual visits at an early stage."

Earlier, Minister Lee exchanged opinions on future business promotion directions by meeting with Hyun Jeong-eun, Chairwoman of Hyundai Group, on the 1st, and Lee Jung-myung, Chairman of Ananti Group who participated in the construction of the Mount Kumgang golf course and also Chairman of the Korea Golf Association, on the 4th.

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