Ministry of Unification: "North Korea Should Choose Dialogue to Build Peace Instead of Missiles"

Lee Jong-joo, spokesperson for the Ministry of Unification, is holding a briefing on the restoration of inter-Korean communication channels at the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 27th. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 17th, the Ministry of Unification urged North Korea to "choose dialogue that creates peace on the Korean Peninsula, not missile launches," in response to North Korea's fourth missile launch of the new year.

At the regular briefing that day, Lee Jong-joo, spokesperson for the Ministry of Unification, said, "We will consistently strive to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula with related ministries and countries, so that concerns caused by North Korea's continuous missile launches can be fundamentally resolved, and to advance peace on the Korean Peninsula and the development of inter-Korean relations."

When asked whether North Korea's continuous missile launches are not seen as 'provocations,' he only responded, "We recognize it as a very regrettable action."

Regarding North Korea's resumption of North Korea-China freight train operations the day before, he refrained from commenting, saying, "It is not appropriate to evaluate the significance at this point in time.

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