ROK approves Buddhist monk's visit to DPRK

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The Ministry of Unification in the Republic of Korea (ROK) has granted a Buddhist monk the permission to visit the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the first such decision on non-governmental exchanges since President Moon Jae-in came to office.

The visit will take place on June 2-6.

Korea Times said the monk will travel to the DPRK via China, and will hold discussions with DPRK Buddhists over restoration work of a temple.

The visit comes amid unprecedented rapprochement between Pyongyang and Seoul as the two countries engage in dialogue over the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.