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  [417th Edition] February 03, 2020 MOFA NEWS  
 
 
 
 
Outcome of Telephone Conversation between ROK and Chinese Foreign Ministers
Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang, Kyung-wha had a telephone conversation with Mr. Wang Yi, State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, on January 28., and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including the protection of Koreans in China against the novel coronavirus, ways to extend assistance China may require, and summit- and high-level exchanges between the two countries. Regarding the recent spread of the novel coronavirus in China, Minister Kang asked for the Chinese side’s continued cooperation in securing the safety of Koreans staying in China, including supporting their return; hoped that the situation will be brought under control swiftly and smoothly through the Chinese government’s active measures; and said that in the process, the ROK government will also extend active cooperation, including providing necessary supplies.
 
 
 
Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs to Visit EU and Germany
Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs to Visit EU and Germany
Amb. Lee Do-hoon, Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs, will visit the European Union’s headquarters in Brussels, the Kingdom of Belgium, from January 29 to 30 at the invitation of the EU, and attend the EU Political and Security Committee (PSC) meeting and meet with Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Helga Schmid.
The 2nd ROK-UK Cyber Dialogue Held
The 2nd ROK-UK Cyber Dialogue Held
The 2nd Republic of Korea (ROK)-United Kingdom (UK) Cyber Dialogue was held in Seoul on Wednesday, January 29. Mr. Bae Jong-in, Ambassador for International Security Affairs of ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Alexander Evans, Director Cyber of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office led the dialogue with participation from officials of cybersecurity-related agencies of the two countries.
ROK Government Decides to Extend 5 Million U. S. Dollars in Emergency Assistance to Novel Coronavirus-Stricken China
ROK Government Decides to Extend 5 Million U. S. Dollars in Emergency Assistance to Novel Coronavirus-Stricken China
The government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has decided to extend emergency assistance worth a total of 5 million U.S. dollars to the People’s Republic of China, which is suffering from the rapid spread of a novel coronavirus.
MOFA Spokesperson’s Commentary on U.S.’ Middle East Peace Plan
MOFA Spokesperson’s Commentary on U.S.’ Middle East Peace Plan
The government of the Republic of Korea appreciates the efforts of the international community, including the United States, to establish peace in the Middle East, and hopes that the Israeli-Palestinian issue will be resolved peacefully through dialogue and compromise among concerned parties on the basis of the “two-state solution.”
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