New York: The secretary general of the presidential advisory body on unification has reached out to Sen.-elect Andy Kim, the first Korean American elected to the United States Senate, requesting his support in matters concerning the unification of South and North Korea.According to Yonhap News Agency, Tae Yong-ho, the chief of the secretariat of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC), met with Andy Kim, a Democratic congressman who recently secured a Senate seat for New Jersey, during his visit to Manhattan on October 25. The meeting took place before Kim's electoral victory, with Tae urging him to take an active role in Korean unification issues and agreeing to reconvene for more detailed discussions after the election.Tae's visit to the United States, spanning from October 25 to November 3, included stops in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington. The visit aimed to increase awareness about North Korea's situation and to draw attention to the cause of Korean unification through lectures and in terviews.The Peaceful Unification Advisory Council serves an advisory role, providing the president with insights and recommendations for policymaking on unification issues.
- October 12, 2026
