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North Korea Date South Korea
President Moon delivers National Liberation Day
congratulatory remarks
August 15, * “...we look forward to the day when the citizens of the
2020 two Koreas will practically avail themselves to the benefits
of peace through cooperation in the prevention of
epidemics and joint management of shared rivers”
Chairman Kim presides over the 6th Plenary Meeting of
the 7th Central Military Commission
* “...the severe internal and external situation
persists...the planned growth goals of the national
economy are seriously underachieved and people’s lives August 19,
have not been remarkably improved” 2020
** Agenda of the 8th Party Congress: program types of
this year; overview of the Central Military Commission’s
program; program direction for the next year and;
five-year economic development plan
President Moon delivers a speech at the UN
September * “...war must come to a complete and permanent end
23, 2020
on the Korean Peninsula”
ROK fisheries official
* The shooting of a ROK civilian and damage to the body
September cannot be justified; the ROK government strongly
24, 2020 condemned this incident; North Korea must apologize for
this incident and take clear measures to prevent its
recurrence
Suh Hoon, Director of National Security, gives a briefing
on a telephone message from North Korea
- Chairman Kim expressed regret over the death of the
September ROK fisheries official in the West Sea
25, 2020 * “...it was an unexpected and unsavory incident that
took place in our waters, which added great
disappointment to President Moon and the South
Koreans...we truly apologize for the incident”
Director of National Security briefs on the letters of the
leaders of the two Koreas
- President Moon’s letter (September 8)
* Salutes the Chairman of the State Council for his strong
commitment to respect for life. “...it is regrettable that we
are unable to help each other when each day is at stake.
We sincerely hope that all difficulties will be overcome as
September the Chairman wishes”
25, 2020 - Chairman Kim’s letter (September 12)
* “...through this opportunity, I would like to extend my
sincerity without any pretense to the President and the
South Koreans. Hearing the news of malignant virus and
typhoon damage reminded me of the President’s tireless
efforts...I am waiting for the terrible time of this year to
pass and for the days when good things will arrive one
after another”
The NSC Secretary gives a briefing regarding the
telephone message from North Korea on the death of a
ROK fisheries official
September
27, 2020 * Positively evaluates North Korea’s prompt apology and
promise to prevent recurrence; requests a joint
investigation to discover the truth; requests the restoration
and re-operation of military communication lines
Chairman Kim sends a consolation message to President
Trump and his wife after they were tested positive for October 3,
COVID-19 2020
* “...I sincerely wish you and your wife complete recovery
as soon as possible”

2020 Defense White Paper