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  [418th Edition] February 14, 2020 MOFA NEWS  
 
 
 
 
Vice Minister Cho Meets with Delegates of Korea Society
On the afternoon of February 12, Vice Minister Cho Sei-young met with delegates of the Korea Society, who were on a visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK). The Vice Minister was briefed on the Korea Society’s activity plan for the year 2020 and exchanged views with the delegates on the ROK-U.S. relations as well as the situation on the Korean Peninsula. During the meeting, Vice Minister Cho offered congratulations to former U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Stephens on her inauguration as Chairperson of the Korea Society in January 2020 and commended the Korea Society for its contribution to the ROK-U.S. relations, including through the launch of “the Korean Professionals Group in New York” in 2019.
 
 
 
Vice-Ministerial MIKTA Retreat Takes Place
Vice-Ministerial MIKTA Retreat Takes Place
Deputy Minister for Multilateral and Global Affairs Kang Jeong-sik of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended the “Vice-Ministerial MIKTA Retreat” held in Mexico City on February 11. The meeting was the last one hosted by the United Mexican States, the current chair of MIKTA. Following the meeting, the Republic of Korea will serve as the chair of MIKTA until February next year.
Outcome of ROK-Japan Director-General-Level Meeting
Outcome of ROK-Japan Director-General-Level Meeting
Mr. Kim Jung-han, Director-General for Asian and Pacific Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with Mr. Shigeki Takizaki, Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, in Seoul on the afternoon of February 6, and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.
17th Meeting on Cultural Diplomacy between ROK and Japan
17th Meeting on Cultural Diplomacy between ROK and Japan
The 17th Director-General Meeting on Cultural Diplomacy between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan took place in Tokyo, Japan, on February 7, with Ms. Seo Eunji, Director-General for Public Diplomacy and Cultural Affairs of the ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Shino Mitsuko, Director-General for Cultural Affairs of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as head delegates of the two countries.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Launches “Unboxing Korea” Event for Foreign Residents in ROK
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Launches “Unboxing Korea” Event for Foreign Residents in ROK
The first session of the “Unboxing Korea” event took place on February 11 with the aim to provide an opportunity for foreigners residing in the Republic of Korea (ROK), including the diplomatic corps and correspondents, to deepen understanding and experiences the history, traditions, values and culture of Korea.
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