Seoul to push for resumption of inter-Korean rail project next year: unification ministry
The unification ministry on Wednesday said it plans to push for the resumption of a cross-border rail project with North Korea next year while mapping out long-term multinational projects it has proposed as part of efforts to achieve peaceful coexistence with Pyongyang. The announcement was made during a briefing to the National Assembly Committee on Foreign Affairs and Unification. The ministry…
The Ministry of Unification in Seoul has expressed its intention to advocate for the revival of an inter-Korean railway project in the coming year, as part of a broader strategy to foster peaceful coexistence with North Korea. This announcement was made during a presentation to the National Assembly Committee on Foreign Affairs and Unification.
The ministry outlined four proposed exchange projects aimed at promoting cross-border interactions: a health cooperation initiative, the Wonsan-Kalma peace tourism venture, a Seoul-Beijing high-speed railway, and the Greater Tumen Initiative (GTI). Of these, the GTI, a regional economic cooperation framework involving South Korea, China, Mongolia, and Russia, will be given special attention. The ministry plans to reinvigorate the GTI, focusing on transport, energy, and tourism cooperation.
In line with these efforts, the ministry intends to restart construction on the South-North rail link as a step towards resuming inter-Korean exchanges.
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