Seoul reviews North Korea policy as President Park Geun-hye removed

South Korea's unification ministry is maintaining "preparedness" and reviewing its North Korea policy after the removal of President Park Geun-hye from office.


Seoul's Unification Minister Hong Yong-pyo held an executive meeting after the decision was announced Friday, to conduct a full review of inter-Korea relations, and to maintain policy consistency ahead of elections, Yonhap reported.

Elections are scheduled to be held in 60 days.

"As much as our position pertaining to national security should remain unwavering regardless of the domestic political situation, we will continue to maintain steady preparedness in close cooperation with our diplomatic and security agencies with regards to North Korea," the statement from Seoul's unification ministry read.

The removal of Park from office has invited speculation that domestic political changes may manifest themselves after the election.
 [upi.com]
10/3/17