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Unification minister proposes 4-way peace talks with North, U.S. and China

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Thursday proposed a four-way dialogue involving South Korea, North Korea, the United States and China to establish a peace regime on the Korean Peninsula.

2026.6.4

President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 28. [YONHAP]

Lee says will resolve 'pending issues' with allies thru mutual respect

Issues between close allies should be resolved based on mutual respect and fundamental principles, President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday.

2026.4.28

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National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac gives a press conference on the results of President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to Vietnam at a hotel in Hanoi on April 23. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Coupang issue is affecting Korea-U.S. security consultations, says Seoul’s top security adviser

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said that U.S. claims of discriminatory regulations against e-commerce giant Coupang, in light of a protest letter sent by U.S. lawmakers earlier this week, are "affecting Korea-U.S. security consultations."

2026.4.24

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young during an event in Seoul to mark the opening of tourist rail service to Dorasan Station near the inter-Korean border on April 10. [NEWS1]

South Korea says not aware of U.S. protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site

South Korea's Ministry of Unification said on Friday it was not aware of any U.S. protest or curbs on intelligence sharing following a report that Washington was unhappy about the disclosure of a previously unconfirmed North Korean nuclear site.

2026.4.17

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young responds to an inquiry at a plenary session at the National Assembly in Seoul on April 15. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.4.15

Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young speaks at a meeting between ministry officials, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and civic groups at the government complex in Jongno District, Seoul on Jan. 27. [YONHAP]

Unification minister expresses regret over alleged civilian drone incursion into North Korea

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Tuesday expressed regret over a recent alleged drone incursion into North Korea by a South Korean civilian, marking the first expression of regret regarding the incident by a senior government official.

2026.2.11

This file photo, provided by the unification ministry, shows Unification Minister Chung Dong-young, right, visiting the truce village of Panmunjom near the inter-Korean border on July 25, 2025. [MINISTRY OF UNIFICATION]

Unification minister makes UN Command-escorted visit to demilitarized zone

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Wednesday visited peace trail routes and other areas near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, the UN Command (UNC) said.

2026.1.21

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young delivers a New Year's message during the Unification Ministry’s commencement ceremony for 2026, held at the government complex in central Seoul on Jan. 2. [NEWS1]

South Korea's unification minister calls for dialogue with North Korea

South Korea’s Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young on Friday called on North Korea to end hostilities and return to dialogue, proposing a formal improvement in inter-Korean relations in his New Year’s message.

2026.1.2

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young delivers remarks on the passage of bills during the seventh full session of the National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Nov. 28. [NEWS1]

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

Yun Young-ho, the former head of the Unification Church’s global headquarters, appears at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on July 30 for a pretrial detention hearing. [NEWS1]

Police launch special unit to probe Unification Church's alleged bribery of DP lawmakers

The National Police Agency on Wednesday established a special investigation unit to probe bribery allegations involving liberal Democratic Party (DP) lawmakers and the Unification Church.

2025.12.10