MOFA logo / ROK Foreign Minister Speeches&Published Materials Link
 
  [468th Edition] February 26, 2021 MOFA NEWS  
 
 
 
 
Telephone Conversation between Korean and Iranian Foreign Ministers
Minister of Foreign Affairs Chung Eui-yong spoke over the phone with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif on February 24, and had a broad exchange of views on ways to advance and expand bilateral relations. Foreign Minister Chung called for an early release of the Korean-flagged vessel Hankuk Chemi and its captain. In response to Foreign Minister Zarif’s request for an early resolution of the issue of Iranian funds frozen in Korea, Foreign Minister Chung explained that the Korean government is making its best efforts with sincerity. In addition, Foreign Minister Chung expressed the Korean government’s support of efforts for dialogue among concerned countries to restore the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
 
 
 
Conversation between Foreign Ministers of Korea and UK
Conversation between Foreign Ministers of Korea and UK
On February 23, Minister of Foreign Affairs Chung Eui-yong had a telephone conversation with Mr. Dominic Raab, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, on the occasion of his inauguration and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, including the bilateral relations between Korea and the UK, the Group of Seven (G7) Summit, response to climate change, and situations on the Korean Peninsula and in other regions.
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Choi Jong Kun Delivers Remarks at High-Level Segment of Conference on Disarmament
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Choi Jong Kun Delivers Remarks at High-Level Segment of Conference on Disarmament
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Choi Jong Kun virtually delivered remarks at the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) on February 23. In his remarks, the Vice Minister underscored the importance of strengthening the global disarmament and non-proliferation regime as well as Korea’s commitment to contribute in that regard.
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Choi Jongmoon Delivers Statement at High-Level Segment of 46th Session of UN Human Rights Council
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Choi Jongmoon Delivers Statement at High-Level Segment of 46th Session of UN Human Rights Council
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Choi Jongmoon delivered a pre-recorded statement at the High-Level Segment of the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on February 23, which is taking place in a virtual format from February 22 to 24. In his statement, the Vice Minister reiterated the Korean government’s commitment to contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights.
Korea-U.S. Video Teleconference on North Korea Issues
Korea-U.S. Video Teleconference on North Korea Issues
Mr. Noh Kyu-duk, Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs, had a video teleconference on North Korea issues with Mr. Sung Kim, U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, on February 25.
Interested in Korea's Beautiful Island, Dokdo? Click Here
  Dokdo Beautiful Island of Korea   Dokdo Bella Isla de Corea  
 
 
EAST SEAK wave
 
 
 
 
 
60, Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Postal Code 03172) Foreign Press Relations Division.
TEL 82-2-2100-8247   FAX 82-2-2100-7978
Copyright ⓒ 2015 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, All Rights Reserved.
The Korean version is the official version of all news content.
If you wish to unsubscribe to MOFA e-Newsletter, please send an email to mofaenewsletter@mofa.go.kr