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 expressed its intention to advocate for the revival of a cross-border rail project with North Korea in the coming year, while concurrently outlining ambitious multilateral initiatives aimed at fostering peaceful coexistence between the two nations. This announcement was made during a briefing session held with the National Assembly Committee on Foreign Affairs and Unification.
The ministry outlined four key exchange projects as part of their strategy, all designed to foster bilateral interaction. These projects include a health cooperation program, the Wonsan-Kalma peace tourism initiative, the Seoul-Beijing high-speed railway, and the Greater Tumen Initiative (GTI). The ministry specifically highlighted their intent to rejuvenate the GTI, a regional economic cooperation framework that brings together South Korea, China, Mongolia, and Russia, with a primary focus on transportation, energy, and tourism. They also expressed their desire to invite North Korea to participate in this initiative.
In an effort to consolidate groundwork for inter-Korean exchanges, the ministry announced plans to recommence construction on the South Korean side of the border.
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