South Korean vice minister briefs US counterpart on new unification policy



News South Korean vice minister briefs US counterpart on new unification policy Kim Hong-kyun outlines plans to ‘extend freedom’ to North Korea, seeking Washington’s support Joon Ha Park September 4, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell shake hands before their meeting in Washington on Sept. 3, 2024. \| Image: ROK Foreign Ministry South Korea’s vice foreign minister briefed his U.S. counterpart on Seoul’s new unification doctrine to “extend freedom” to North Korea on Tuesday, seeking support for a policy that experts say endorses unification by absorption. Kim Hong-kyun met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Washington and outlined key elements of the Yoon administration’s “August 15 Unification Doctrine,” according to Seoul’s foreign ministry. South Korea’s vice foreign minister briefed his U.S. counterpart on Seoul’s new unification doctrine to “extend freedom” to North Korea on Tuesday, seeking support for a policy that experts say endorses unification by absorption. Kim Hong-kyun met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Washington and outlined key elements of the Yoon administration’s “August 15 Unification Doctrine,” according to Seoul’s foreign ministry. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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South Korean vice minister briefs US counterpart on new unification policy

Kim Hong-kyun outlines plans to ‘extend freedom’ to North Korea, seeking Washington’s support

Joon Ha Park September 4, 2024

South Korean vice minister briefs US counterpart on new unification policy

South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell shake hands before their meeting in Washington on Sept. 3, 2024. | Image: ROK Foreign Ministry

South Korea’s vice foreign minister briefed his U.S. counterpart on Seoul’s new unification doctrine to “extend freedom” to North Korea on Tuesday, seeking support for a policy that experts say endorses unification by absorption.

Kim Hong-kyun met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Washington and outlined key elements of the Yoon administration’s “August 15 Unification Doctrine,” according to Seoul’s foreign ministry.

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