Ministry of Unification: "Sung Kim to Visit Ministry During Korea Trip"... Expected to Meet Minister Lee In-young

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Sung Kim, the U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Affairs at the State Department, who is scheduled to visit Korea next week, is also expected to meet with senior officials from the Ministry of Unification during his visit.

A Ministry of Unification official stated on the 17th, in response to inquiries about Kim's planned meeting with the Ministry during his visit scheduled from the 19th to the 23rd, "Representative Kim is expected to visit the Ministry of Unification during that period."

However, the exact timing and the individuals he will meet with are still being coordinated. Since this is his first visit to Korea since assuming the role of Special Representative for North Korea Affairs, there is a high possibility that he will meet with Minister of Unification Lee In-young.

Regarding the growing anticipation for Pope Francis's visit to North Korea, the official said, "If the Pope's visit to North Korea is realized, it could make a significant contribution to the peace process on the Korean Peninsula. If consultations proceed, the government will provide all necessary support to ensure the visit takes place."

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