Jeju Forum seeks online participation of N. Korea education expert at UNESCO (opens original article in a new tab)

Jeju Forum is seeking to include a North Korean education expert from UNESCO in its virtual discussions, marking a potential new form of inter-Korean engagement outside traditional political channels.

• Jeju Forum organizers seek to invite North Korean UNESCO education expert Dr. Chang Gwang-chol via teleconference
• Unification ministry approved request to contact North Korean official for forum participation
• If confirmed, Chang would be first North Korean to participate in Jeju Forum
• Forum aims to promote peace and regional security through international cooperation