According to the Ministry of Unification on June 3, Minister Jeong will deliver a keynote speech on June 4 at the opening ceremony of the Ulaanbaatar Dialogue, focusing on "The Path to Peaceful Coexistence on the Korean Peninsula and Joint Prosperity in Northeast Asia."
In his speech, Jeong is expected to analyze the current changes in the international order and outline the details of the Korean Peninsula's peaceful coexistence policy.
Particular attention will be paid to how Jeong refers to North Korea and whether he will mention the "peaceful two-state theory" proposed as a strategy for implementing the peaceful coexistence policy.
He will also explain how the South Korean government intends to contribute to peace, security, and cooperation in Northeast Asia.
During his visit, Jeong plans to meet with President Khurelsukh, as well as Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Culture, Sports, and Youth Zolboo Aldarjavkhlan, and members of the Mongolia-Korea Friendship Association.
In these discussions, Jeong aims to garner support for the peaceful coexistence policy on the Korean Peninsula and explore cooperation measures between South Korea and Mongolia for peace on the Korean Peninsula.
This visit to Mongolia, at the invitation of the Mongolian side, marks the first time a South Korean Unification Minister has visited the country.
Mongolia, which maintains diplomatic missions in both North and South Korea, has consistently expressed its commitment to playing an active role in promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
As a result, there is keen interest in whether Jeong will convey any messages regarding North Korea during his visit and high-level meetings.
The Ulaanbaatar Dialogue, which began in 2014, is an international conference addressing traditional and non-traditional security issues, including Northeast Asian security, energy, and environmental concerns. It has been held annually, except during the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Korea participated regularly from the first year until 2018 but has not attended since 2019. Currently, about 250 representatives from 25 countries have expressed their intention to participate, but North Korea has not confirmed its attendance.
A Ministry of Unification official stated, "We expect that Minister Jeong's visit to Mongolia will enhance the international community's understanding of our government's peaceful coexistence policy on the Korean Peninsula and expand the foundation for related cooperation."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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