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November 03, 2024
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Unification ministry to downsize agencies handling North Korea cooperation

Seoul cites strained inter-Korean ties for budgets cuts, after president called for overhaul of ministry

South Korea’s unification ministry will downsize two subsidiaries and cut related budgets, as strained ties with North Korea limit the scope for inter-Korean engagement, a ministry official said Wednesday.

The ministry has instructed the Kaesong Industrial District Support Foundation and the South-North Exchange and Cooperation Support Association (SONOSA) to draft proposals to enhance their operations in line with planned government budget cuts for next year.

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