Jeong Dong-young, Minister of Unification, stated on July 23 that it is the ministry's historical duty to open the door to a peaceful two-state relationship on the Korean Peninsula. This message was conveyed in a letter to employees marking his first anniversary in office.
In the letter titled 'One Year In Office: A Message to the Unification Family,' Minister Jeong emphasized the importance of having a clear sense of purpose and fulfilling the responsibilities of the Ministry of Unification.
Reflecting on the past year, he noted, 'We have completely dispelled the outdated shadow of 'advancing north for freedom' and firmly planted the name 'peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula' within ourselves,' adding that it was no easy task.
Minister Jeong urged, 'If we do not take action, nothing will happen,' and stressed that the Ministry should not wait for conditions to improve but should actively work to create them.
He indicated that while the past year was a time for assessing and reorganizing the ministry, the focus moving forward will be on performance, capability, and passion in personnel and organizational management.
He concluded by encouraging the ministry to remain hopeful about history, stating, 'If we do not stop and give our all, peace on the Korean Peninsula will eventually bloom like an inevitable spring day.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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