Unification ministry defends N. Korea policy after Lee's call for caution

The unification ministry said Thursday it will continue its push for peaceful coexistence with North Korea, aiming to produce results despite the challenging situation. "The ministry will continue efforts for peaceful coexistence with North Korea to bear fruit, keeping in mind the president's call for patience," it said in a statement. "Nothing will happen if we stay put," it said, stressing the need to make "ceaseless" efforts to "create even the smallest opportunity to bring peace in challengi