Jeong Eui-yong: "The Prerequisite for Considering Easing North Korea Sanctions Is North Korea's Willingness to Engage in Dialogue"

Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong appeared at the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee's audit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 20th and took the witness oath. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong stated on the 20th that the prerequisite for considering the easing of sanctions against North Korea is North Korea's willingness to engage in dialogue.

Minister Chung made this remark in response to a question from Tae Young-ho, a member of the People Power Party, during the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' audit by the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, asking if the position on reviewing sanctions relief had changed. He said, "There is a prerequisite."

Minister Chung said, "We must promptly take measures to prevent North Korea from further developing its nuclear and missile capabilities," adding, "Among those measures, I believe easing sanctions can be sufficiently considered."

When asked whether the United States shares the same stance, he replied, "I believe so," and stated, "The U.S. has consistently maintained the official position that if North Korea comes to the dialogue table, all issues can be discussed."

Regarding the significance of North Korea's successive missile test launches, he emphasized, "Since we have not dealt with North Korea for just one or two years, we are fully aware of North Korea's various strategies," and added, "We are reviewing everything and responding accordingly."

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