On October 14, Minister Kwon Youngse met with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melanie Joly, and exchanged views on the recent situation on the Korean Peninsula and unification as well as the North Korea policy.
Minister Kwon Youngse shared an evaluation of the situation on the Korean Peninsula, where tensions are rising, including a series of military provocations by North Korea, and asked for continued interest and support for the ROK Government's “Audacious Initiative.”
Minister Kwon mentioned that North Korea's provocation violates UN Security Council resolutions and inter-Korean military agreements, and requires close cooperation with Canada and the international community in terms of threatening stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the rest of region.
Minister Melanie Joly emphasized the importance of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula as part of Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy.
She expressed support for the ROK Government's policy toward North Korea, and noted that Canada would also expand its diplomatic efforts so that the issue of the Korean Peninsula could be treated more seriously in the international community.
Both sides agreed to continue cooperation in various fields, including the issues surrounding the Korean Peninsula.