Ministry of Unification: "Separated Families Reunion Should Not Be Approached Based on Domestic Political Schedule"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 26th, the Ministry of Unification stated in response to some criticism that the 'Family Reunions for Separated Families during next year's Lunar New Year,' announced by Minister Lee In-young, could be seen as an election event, that "the issue of family reunions for separated families is not a matter to be approached by adjusting the speed or intensity according to domestic political schedules."

Deputy Spokesperson Cha Deok-cheol of the Ministry of Unification said at the regular briefing that "family reunions for separated families are being promoted from a humanitarian perspective to alleviate even a little of the pain of separated families."

Deputy Spokesperson Cha added, "It is also the most urgent humanitarian issue, as it concerns the bonds of kinship," and promised, "The government will continue to do its best to alleviate the suffering caused by division for separated families and to resolve the issue of separated families without any political considerations."

Minister Lee announced the plan to promote family reunions for separated families during next year's Lunar New Year at a press conference held on the 24th. However, it has been reported that there are no ongoing negotiations between the South and North regarding this matter yet.

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