Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Unification minister says Lee still reviewing appointment of special envoy for U.S.-North Korea talks

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday the appointment of a special envoy to facilitate dialogue between the United States and North Korea was still under review by President Lee Jae Myung.

2026-04-15

South's Unification minister asks EU to mediate 'two-plus-one' dialogue with North

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Wednesday asked the European Union (EU) to consider mediating a “two-plus-one” political dialogue involving the two Koreas and the EU to help ease inter-Korean tensions.

2026-04-01

Unification minister seeks ex-British Prime Minister Cameron's support for peace on Korean Peninsula

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young has held a meeting with former British Prime Minister David Cameron and requested his support for building peace on the Korean Peninsula, officials said Wednesday.

2026-02-25

Unification minister says 'DMZ Act' does not conflict 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement

Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young said a proposed law granting civilian access to the demilitarized zone for peaceful purposes — promoted by the government and ruling party — does not conflict with the 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement.

2026-01-29

Unification minister urges reopening of inter-Korean exchanges, cooperation

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young called for the reopening of stalled inter-Korean exchanges and cooperation on Wednesday, pledging the government's full efforts to re-engage North Korea.

2025-12-17

PPP goes on counteroffensive over Unification Church's alleged bribery of DP politicians

The conservative opposition has launched a counteroffensive against the liberal Democratic Party (DP) by proposing a special counsel investigation into the Unification Church's alleged bribery of ruling party figures.

2025-12-11

Unification Minister denies news report of receiving money from scandal-ridden church

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Thursday dismissed a news report that he received illegal money from the Unification Church as "false," saying he met a church official currently on trial only once and had no further contact.

2025-12-11

Unification minister backs bill giving gov't authority to grant DMZ access without UN Command approval

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young backed legislation on Wednesday that would let the government approve access to the demilitarized zone (DMZ) without seeking authorization from the United Nations Command (UNC).

2025-12-04

Unification minister calls for EU support in building peace on Korean Peninsula

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met Wednesday with the European Union's (EU) new Ambassador to South Korea Ugo Astuto to discuss cooperation in building peace on the Korean Peninsula, the ministry said.

2025-11-05

Unification minister speculates North Korean clean-up at border could indicate Trump meeting

North Korea is cleaning up its border area in what could be interpreted as a sign that it's considering talking with state leaders during the APEC summit, according to the South Korean unification minister.

2025-10-24