Lee In-young: "The Han River Estuary is a Space for Inter-Korean Cooperation... Dialogue Must Resume Soon"

Minister of Unification Lee In-young boarded a boat moving to the neutral zone of the Han River estuary in Gimpo on the 13th, passing under the Ganghwa Bridge. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung, Gimpo aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Minister of Unification Lee In-young urged dialogue, expressing hope to discuss cooperation on the Han River Estuary through the communication liaison line recently restored by the North.

On the 13th, in a congratulatory speech at the 'Han River Estuary Yeomha Waterway Pilot Navigation Event' jointly hosted by Gyeonggi Province, Gimpo City, and the Ministry of Unification, Minister Lee said, "The Han River Estuary is an open space that stimulates new approaches and creativity in envisioning inter-Korean cooperation, such as seeking flexible application of sanctions against the North."

Minister Lee stated, "The inter-Korean communication liaison line was restored with difficulty on the 4th," adding, "I hope that through the prompt resumption of dialogue between the South and the North, we can move forward together on the path of multifaceted implementation of inter-Korean agreements, including cooperation in the Han River Estuary."

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