The South Korean government has again approved contacts with North Korea, marking a change from its previous conservative policy.

South Korea's Unification Ministry has begun approving humanitarian contacts with North Korean residents, a first after a period of stagnation. The decision, made under new president Lee Jae-myung, aims to restore inter-Korean communication channels and promote a peaceful environment through dialog. Civil organizations were quick to react, seeking approval for cultural and humanitarian exchanges, in contrast to the previous policy of rejecting contacts by the conservative government.