Ministry of Unification Rebuts Lee Jun-seok's 'Abolition Theory'... "It Rightly Should Be Maintained"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Ministry of Unification has rebutted the 'abolition of the Ministry of Unification' theory raised mainly by the opposition, stating that "it is proper for it to continue to exist."
Lee Jong-joo, spokesperson for the Ministry of Unification, said at a regular briefing on the 12th, "The Ministry of Unification embodies the constitutional spirit of the Republic of Korea aiming for peaceful unification, heals the wounds of division, and it is proper and necessary for it to continue to exist and further develop to expedite peaceful coexistence and joint prosperity between the South and the North."
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Representative Lee advocated the 'abolition of the Ministry of Unification' theory on a radio broadcast on the 9th, and Minister of Unification Lee In-young responded, "If it is a party stance, it is very regrettable," sparking a verbal exchange.
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