Unification Minister Chung to Attend Regional Security Forum in Mongolia

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young will travel to Mongolia on Wednesday to attend a two-day regional security forum, the ministry said.

Chung is scheduled to deliver a special address at the opening ceremony of the 11th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Thursday.

The forum, held in the Mongolian capital from Thursday to Friday, will provide a platform for Chung to outline Seoul's vision of peaceful coexistence and shared prosperity on the Korean Peninsula.

The dialogue, established in 2014, brings together government officials, experts and scholars to discuss security and peace cooperation in Northeast Asia.

During the visit, Chung will meet with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh. He will also hold talks with Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg and Culture Minister Jokov Alearjavkhlan to discuss ways to deepen bilateral ties and cooperation, and secure Mongolia's backing for South Korea's peace policies, according to the ministry.

The ministry said Chung will also seek Mongolia's support for Seoul's policy aimed at fostering peaceful coexistence with Pyongyang.

Mongolia's diplomatic ties with both Koreas have led many to view it as a possible facilitator of dialogue on the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea participated in the event through 2018 but has not attended since 2019, according to the ministry. It has yet to inform Ulaanbaatar whether it will take part in this year's event, which is expected to draw about 250 participants from 25 nations.