Filed Under: Events, Inter-Korean Politics, North Korea, Six-Party Talks, South Korea, Unification

November 28, 2006

Chung Dong Young, former South Korean Minister of Unification, is one of only a few outsiders in recent years to have had extensive discussions with Kim Jong Il. Their lengthy meeting in June 2005 brought about Kim’s commitment to rejoin the Six Party Talks the following month. Reflecting on his years of service, Chung provides key insights into the nature of current North-South relations and a vision for future cooperation.

A former broadcast anchor in Seoul, Chung has been a National Assemblyman and Chairman of the ruling Uri Party. He has often been mentioned as a contender for South Korea’s presidency in next year’s presidential election.

Read transcripts of his remarks.