[정치]North Korea “consideration of South Korea issues…Expansion of foreign relations”

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North Korea, which is holding the party conference for the fourth day, said yesterday that it had discussed ways to expand and develop foreign relations with the South.

I didn’t tell you the details, but I am interested in whether it will be revealed in the final decision tomorrow.

We will connect reporters to learn more. Reporter Hwang Hye-kyung!

North Korea You finally discussed the South Korean issue at the party conference yesterday?

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North Korea said yesterday, on the third day of the 8th Party Congress, that it had reviewed the issue with South Korea and discussed ways to expand and develop external relations.

Chosun JoongAng TV started regular broadcasting early today and delivered news about the party conference.

Let’s listen to the related part first.

[조선중앙TV : 보고는 조성된 형세와 변천된 시대적 요구에 맞게 대남문제를 고찰하였으며 대외관계를 전면적으로 확대 발전시키기 위한 우리 당의 총적 방향과 정책적 입장을 천명했습니다.]

However, it did not disclose specific details on the direction of development of the South Korean issue or external relations.

Experts diagnosed that North Korea seems to have discussed how to lead relations with South Korea in the context of the corona, prolonged sanctions against North Korea, and the launch of the US Biden administration.

In addition, it is interpreted that the expansion and development of external relations has in mind not only the Biden administration, but also the improvement of relations with China, Russia, and other friendly countries.

Overall, it is analyzed that a careful and in-depth approach is in progress.

In addition, North Korea said it has proposed ways to revolutionize all areas of socialist culture, including education, health care, literature and art.

In particular, it said that the youth alliance and other working groups were unable to fulfill their duties and discussed issues necessary to strengthen socialist construction.

In addition, he emphasized the spirit of self-awareness and progressive struggle, saying that if you cannot get out of the schema, rigidity, and old-fashioned attitude, you cannot overcome difficulties.

The newspaper added that the participants of the party are seriously listening to Chairman Kim Jong-un’s report and are overflowing with revolutionary enthusiasm to achieve real results and innovation.

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North Korea hasn’t made it official, but isn’t it the birthday of Chairman Kim Jong-un? By the way, are you saying that the party conference continues today?

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That’s right.

North Korea announced that’the conference will continue’, and it was announced that the 8th party conference will continue today, the fourth day.

As today is Chairman Kim Jong-un’s birthday, the possibility of adopting the party convention decision and holding a fervor has been raised, but considering the remaining agendas, the convention is expected to continue tomorrow.

North Korea’s 8th Party Congress started with Chairman Kim Jong-un’s opening remarks on the 5th to discuss the socialist construction sector, on the 2nd day to strengthen national defense and major economic sectors. We discussed relationships, etc.

Today, after comprehensive discussion of the issues discussed over the past three days and adoption of the decision, it is expected that the party will revise the party’s rules and conduct elections for the central leadership.

It is expected that around the next 10th, a large-scale rally will be held and a feverish ceremony will be held like the 7th party convention.

Regarding North Korea’s statement yesterday at the party conference that it considered the South Korean issue, government officials said they did not disclose specific details, but said they are closely monitoring the related trends.

In particular, there are cases in which North Korea referred to inter-Korean relations as’the issue of North-South relations’ in the past, but it was given meaning by saying that it was the first time that it was expressed as a’problem with South Korea.

This is YTN Hwang Hye-kyung.

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