President Yoon, Asked 'Will You Propose Practical Talks with North Korea?' Responds "Of Course"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed his intention to propose working-level talks regarding the policy of providing COVID-19 medical supplies to North Korea.

On the afternoon of the 13th, at the press room on the first floor of the Yongsan Presidential Office, President Yoon was asked whether he would propose "working-level talks" to support COVID-19 vaccines and other supplies to the North. He replied, "Of course. Basically, it will be handled through the Ministry of Unification line."

This is interpreted as meaning that the Ministry of Unification, the relevant department, will inquire about North Korea's willingness to accept COVID-19 medical supplies. Earlier, the Presidential Office had announced its plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines and other medical supplies to North Korean residents.

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