South Korea's President Yoon Seok-you said in his first speech after taking office that he would "generally provide the necessary support" to North Korea, where the spread of the new coronavirus is reported, and prepared support such as providing vaccines. I have stated that there is.
President Yun Sung-nyul made his first speech at the National Assembly of South Korea on the 16th.
In this, President Yun told North Korea, which continues to launch ballistic missiles, "We must create a sustainable peace in which the denuclearization process of the North and the building of trust between the North and South proceed in a virtuous circle, not formal peace. It must not be. "
On top of that, regarding the reported spread of the new coronavirus in North Korea, humanitarian assistance will be provided regardless of political or military circumstances. We will generously provide the necessary support, "he said, reiterating that he is ready for support.
In response, a spokesman for the Ministry of Unification of South Korea has announced that it will propose to North Korea a working-level consultation on assistance.
However, North Korea has repeatedly criticized the conservative Yun administration through state media, and it is unclear whether it will respond to the South Korean proposal.