Minister of Foreign Affairs Holds Telephone Conversation with U.S. Secretary of State

Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang, Kyung-wha spoke over the phone with U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken on January 27, and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including Korea-U.S. relations and Korean Peninsula issues as well as regional and global affairs. Foreign Minister Kang said that the Korean government welcomes the inauguration of Secretary Blinken, who has a deep understanding of Korea-U.S. relations and Korean Peninsula issues, and Secretary Blinken expressed his hope for further solidification of the Korea-U.S. alliance during his term in office.