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November 04, 2024
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Unification minister nominee proposes inter-Korean public health complex

Lee In-young says South Korea should pursue humanitarian work and tourism with the DPRK independently of the U.S.

Correction at 22:45 KST: this article has been amended to revise details regarding the confirmation hearing.

South Korean unification minister nominee Lee In-young proposed that Seoul proactively engage with Pyongyang in areas like public health, food security and "independent tourism" in a memo on Sunday.

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