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BTS earns first No. 1 album on Billboard 200 chart with 'Love Yourself: Tear' blbrd.cm/96hIJt
Red Velvet appears as 5 for "International Day Of Clean Air For Blue Skies"
Twitter followers across the world! We want to let you know history is being made on the Korean Peninsula. The top leaders of the two sides will meet for an lnter-Korean Summit on April 27. Cheer us on, and stay tuned!
#peacekorea #남북정상회담
FM Kang Kyung-wha invited Presidential Advisor of the US Ivanka Trump to the ROK-US Women’s Empowerment Forum in Seoul on June 30. The event demonstrated the widening scope and depth of the ROK-US bilateral cooperation, which is now expanding to the realm of women’s empowerment.
President Moon Jae-in and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un held the second summit at the northern side of Panmunjeom and candidly exchanged their opinions to implement the joint declaration of the first summit and to successfully hold the US-North Korea summit.
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문재인 대통령과 김정은 국무위원장이 26일 오후 판문점 북측지역 통일각에서 만난 모습입니다.
Amid Coronavirus outbreak we live in South Korea.
한국의 코로나19 대응 - 비정상회담 대표들이 응원합니다.
We stand with the people of Türkiye in the face of this heartbreaking tragedy.
White House Senior Advisor was invited by Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha to visit the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations(@KOR_mission_UN)for the first time on September 24.
Today FM Kang Kyung-wha paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and held a luncheon meeting with her Japanese counterpart Taro Kono and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including issues on the Korean peninsula, and ways to advance the ROK-Japan relations.
68 years ago, soldiers from 16 nations were dispatched as UN forces to fight in the Korean War. To truly honor their memory is to establish a peaceful Korean Peninsula where the threat of war no longer exists. #July27 #ArmisticeDay #UNForcesParticipationDay
#StayStrong together in fight against COVID-19!
Until we stop the spread of the coronavirus,
Let’s participate in #StayStrong campaign
1. Make your own logo
(bit.ly/StayStrong2020)
2. Upload the logo on your tweet with hashtag #StayStrongCampaign 3. Tag friends you support
Welcome, Ambassador Harris! Many Koreans would like to enjoy 'Bibimbab' and 'Andong-soju' together with you! We are looking forward to working together to make the close and strong Korea -U.S. Alliance.
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해리 해리스 신임 주한미국대사를 소개합니다! 조만간 서울에 부임할 #해리스대사 를 짧은 영상으로 먼저 만나보세요. 
#첫인사 #환영합니다
#첫인사 #환영합니다
The Korea Disaster Relief Team departed from Seoul to Laos' Attapeu Province on July 29 to provide medical assistance to victims of the Laos dam collapse.
러시아 라브로프 외교장관의 방한을 환영합니다.
Приветствуем Сергея Лаврова, Министра иностранных дел Российской Федерации.
President Moon Jae-in and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un held the second summit at the northern side of Panmunjeom and candidly exchanged their opinions to implement the joint declaration of the first summit and to successfully hold the US-North Korea summit.
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<MOFA Spokesperson's Statement on the Passing of Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo>
The following is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson's statement, released on November 15, on Japanese Foreign Minister Kono's criticism of the ROK Supreme Court's decision on forced labor victims.
The Republic of Korea and Denmark designated 2019 as a “year of cultural exchange” to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (March 11, 1959), and will hold a range of celebratory events.(tinyurl.com/yct68nor)
FM Kang and North Korean FM Ri Yong-ho hold hands at the ASEAN Regional Forum gala dinner on Friday night. Foreign Ministers’ Meetings attended by 27 countries including ASEAN members, the U.S., Japan, China, Russia, North Korea, Canada, Australia and the EU take place Saturday.
Korea was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2024-25 term in the elections held in the UN Headquarters on June 6.
(Photo Source: UN Photo)
We extend our deep condolences on the passing of the 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan, whose legacies in peace and human rights earned him the highest respect from the international community. His noble spirit and achievements will remain deep in our hearts.
Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong expresses his heartfelt sympathies on the tragic sinking of the Indonesian submarine Nanggala 402 and conveys his sincere condolences to the bereaved families and colleagues of the 53 lost crews, as well as to the government and people of Indonesia
On top of Baekdusan Mountain, President Moon Jae-in and First Lady Kim Jung-sook sprinkled bottled water from Jeju Island into the mountain's Cheonji Lake and scooped some of the lake's water inside the bottle, symbolizing the Koreas' will to create a peaceful future together.
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문재인 대통령과 김정숙 여사는 천지에 도착해 생수병에 담긴 제주의 물 일부를 천지에 뿌리고, 천지 물을 담았습니다. 생수병에 함께 담긴 제주의 물과 백두의 물처럼 남과 북은 앞으로 함께 ‘평화의 미래’를 만들어 갈 것입니다.
The ROK government will offer humanitarian assistance of US$1 million in cash to Indonesia, which suffered casualties and material damage from the powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami (1.5-2 meters high) that hit Sulawesi Island on September 28.
With Korea’s support, helped 62 countries sustainably manage 120 thousand km2 of forest.
And 40 countries were supported to finance action on biodiversity decline.
Learn more about climate action and other development results at annualreport.undp.org
#PartnersAtCore
The 47th National Day of the United Arab Emirates
The Republic of Korea celebrates the union of the seven Emirates
بمناسبة اليوم الوطني السابع والأربعين لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
نتقدَّم بالتهنئة على اتحاد سبع إمارات تحت قيام التكامل
The Korean government will continue to cooperate with India in responding to challenges unfolding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A friend in need is a friend indeed. India and ROK as special strategic partners are such friends to one another. The first consignment of Oxygen cylinders, Concentrators and Negative pressure carriers departed Incheon to India today.
FM Kang attended the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament(CD) for the 2nd consecutive year. She explained efforts for denuclearization and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula, and talked about the importance of the int'l disarmament and non-proliferation regime.
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha received a courtesy call from United States Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun on February 9, and was briefed on the results of the Special Representative’s visit to North Korea.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang Kyung-wha held a Republic of Korea-United States foreign ministerial meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the US Department of State, Washington DC, on the afternoon of March 29 (local time).
Ms. Miyeon Kim, Vice-Chair of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, was re-elected to the Committee for the term 2023-2026, at the election held at the UN Headquarters in New York on June 14.
The Republic of Korea was elected as a member of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2023-25 term on June 10. As an ECOSOC member, ROK is committed to contributing to the UN’s efforts to address economic and social issues and reach the SDGs.
The government of the Republic of Korea has decided to provide emergency humanitarian assistance worth 1 million U.S. dollars to Lebanon which suffered severe damage due to a massive explosion in Beirut on August 4.
FM Kang Kyung-wha and Ambassador Harry Harris signed the MOU on Renewal of the WEST (Work, English Study, Travel) Program and the Working Holiday Program. Under the MOU, American college students will be able to travel and work in Korea for up to 18 months for WHP.
President Moon Jae-in, on an official visit to the Holy See, attended the Mass for Peace on the Korean Peninsula at St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 17.
Opening Remarks
by H.E. Chung Eui-yong
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea
2021 Seoul UN Peacekeeping Ministerial
December 7, 2021
spoke at the 's #Youth2030 lanuch on September 24, attended by UN Secretery General , Unicef Executive Director Henrietta Fore and First Lady Kim Jung-sook of the ROK.
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At #Youth2030 launch w/ @UNYouthEnvoy, @UNICEF supporters @BTS_twt called on all young people to speak up for their future: news.un.org/en/story/2018/ via @Giphy #UNGA
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Today FM Kang Kyung-wha met with her US Counterpart , who's visiting Seoul to share the results of the US-North Koera summit in Singapore. #SingaporeSummit #북미회담
<MOFA Spokesperson’s Commentary on Sending Offering to and Paying Respects at Yasukuni Shrine>
<MOFA Spokesperson’s Statement on Korean Government’s Decision on Export Control Measures on Belarus>
Vice FM Choi Jong Kun() had a productive meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman() on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. They discussed the breadth of the comprehensive alliance, (1/2)
FM Kang visited the United Arab Emirates and had a meeting and business dinner with Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Dec. 5. The two sides discussed ways to expand cooperative relations between Korea and the UAE.
President Moon Jae-in()and President Trump() held a signing ceremony for a new ROK-U.S. Free Trade Agreement following a bilateral meeting at the .
FM Kang met with FM of the Republic of Indonesia Retno L.P. Marsudi on July 1. The two sides discussed ways to promote the relations between the ROK and Indonesia as well as cooperation between the ROK and ASEAN, and discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula.
FM Kang Kyung-wha met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Warsaw, Poland, on Feb. 14, and discussed ways the Republic of Korea and the United States can work together to make a success of the second US-North Korea summit to be held in two weeks. bit.ly/2BD4rub
Pope Francis prayed for Korean people with the thousands of people in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday General Audience. “To the Korean people, who ardently desire peace, I promise the prayer and the closeness of the whole church.” youtu.be/uR5N_uvYnm0
<Korea`s Response to COVID-19 : How It Tracks Down the Coronavirus>
Korea has endeavored to strike a balance between public health concerns and personal data protection strictly based on domestic and international law.
FM Chung: Good to have a fruitful meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Blinken(), as always, regarding a range of issues including stability and prosperity on Korean Peninsula, region and beyond.
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Good discussion with @MOFAkr_eng Minister Chung Eui-yong regarding the importance of the U.S.-ROK Alliance in tackling the most pressing global challenges.
Permanent Representative of the ROK to the UN to be Elected as President of the UN ECOSOC
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FM Kang Kyung-wha held a telephone conversation with High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini the EU on July 16. The two exchanged views on the current situation on the Korean Peninsula and ways to step up the ROK-EU cooperation.
Messages of hope, support for inter-Korean summit and peace on the Korean peninsula are pouring in. Celebrities in Korea expressed their hopes too. #JungWoosung #정우성 #JangKeunsuk #장근석 #YunSeungAh #윤승아 #Tei #테이 #YoonKyunsang #윤균상 #peacekorea #interkoreansummit
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한반도 평화를 기원하는 영상 메시지 릴레이가 이어지고 있습니다. 못 보신 분들을 위해 재방송! #정우성 #장근석 #윤승아 #테이 #윤균상 씨의 평화 기원 메시지를 모아보았습니다. (영어 자막은 덤
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#남북정상회담 #평화회담 #한반도평화 #봄이온다 #peacekorea #interkoreansummit
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#남북정상회담 #평화회담 #한반도평화 #봄이온다 #peacekorea #interkoreansummit
MOFA Spokesperson’s Commentary on Group Visit to Yasukuni Shrine by Japanese Lawmakers
On Oct. 8, the Republic of #Korea will provide additional humanitarian assistance of two military transport aircraft and relief goods to the Republic of #Indonesia, which suffered significant damage from the earthquake and tsunami that hit Sulawesi Island on Sept. 28.
The ROK government will provide humanitarian assistance of 500,000 USD to Indonesia for victims of the magnitude-7.0 earthquake that struck Lombok on Aug. 5. We sincerely hope for the speedy recovery of those affected.
The Republic of Korea announces to make its first contribution of 500,000 USD to the Elsie Initiative Fund! As the host of 2021 UN PKO Ministerial, the ROK is committed to enhancing the participation of women in peacekeeping. We look forward to working with !
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Thank you Republic of Korea 
for your generous contribution to the #ElsieFund!
Our work to promote the meaningful participation of uniformed women in @UNPeacekeeping is only made possible with the generous support of our donors
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for your generous contribution to the #ElsieFund!
Our work to promote the meaningful participation of uniformed women in @UNPeacekeeping is only made possible with the generous support of our donors
mptf.undp.org/factsheet/fundSeptember 7 is the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, the first UN Day proposed by the Republic of Korea.
We hope this day will help raise people’s awareness of air pollution issues and preserve clean air for our future generation.
#CleanAirForAll
On the occasion of the 2019 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial (New York), FM Kang met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Le Drian on March 28. The two discussed diverse issues including bilateral relations, global issues, and the Korean Peninsula.
Zha Hyoung Rhee of the Republic of Korea has been elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2023-32 term, in the elections held in the UN Headquarters on June 14.
(Photo Source: ①MOFA ②ITLOS)
"A Korean Peninsula free of war has begun to take shape. The South and North agreed today to eliminate all risks that could lead to war from all parts of the Korean Peninsula."
#PeaceANewStart #InterKoreanSummit
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"Today, Chairman Kim Jong Un and I have agreed on concrete measures to completely eliminate the fear of war and the risk of armed conflicts on the Korean Peninsula."
#PeaceANewStart #InterKoreanSummit
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FM Kang Kyung-wha, in her capacity as special envoy of the Republic of Korea government, attended the inauguration ceremony of new President of the United Mexican States Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, which was held at the palace of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies on December 1.
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha hosted a working luncheon for the dean of the African diplomatic corps in the Republic of Korea -- Ambassador from the Gabonese Republic Carlos Boungou -- and Ambassadors from other African countries to the ROK at her official residence on March 8.
President Moon Jae-in() and President Trump() held a signing ceremony for a new ROK-U.S. Free Trade Agreement following a bilateral meeting at the United Nations() on Sept. 24.
FM Kang had a telephone conversation with FM of Japan Taro Kono on July 26, urging the Japanese gov't to immediately withdraw export restrictions against the ROK on 3 materials used in the production of semiconductors, and to not take measures that will deteriorate the situation.
We interviewed First Secretary Hannah Cha, a diplomat of the U.S. Department of State currently working at MOFA as part of the exchange program. Here are her thoughts on her work and future plans.
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha met with Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim and other US delegates to the working-level consultations held between the US and North Korea at the truce village of Panmunjeom.
Foreign Minister Kang Kyungwha held the first telephone conversation with the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on April 28. Minister Kang explained the results of the inter-Korean summit and discussed plans for a ROK-U.S. summit.
“What North Korea has indicated is they will permanently dismantle their nuclear facilities in Yongbyon, which is a very big part of their nuclear program,” Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said in an interview.
On June 25, FM Kang Kyung-wha met with Commander Philip S. Davidson of the US Indo-Pacific Command, who was on a visit to Seoul. In the meeting, the Minister extended appreciation to the Indo-Pacific Command for its contribution to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
President Moon Jae-in and North Korea’s Chairman Kim Jong Un made a toast to the 80 million people in the South and North -- "May we all become one” -- during the welcome banquet at the Mokrangwan state guesthouse in Pyeongyang on Sept. 18.
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FM Kang Kyung-wha met with General Vincent Brooks, who will leave his post as Commander of the US Forces Korea. Minister Kang said that during his service, Commander Brooks helped the ROK and the US achieve their common goal of maintaining a strong combined defense posture.
FM Kang, Kyung-wha spoke over the phone with U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken for around 30 minutes on the morning of Jan. 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.
The ROK-UN Peace and Security Workshop was held on June 9. Participants discussed the future of UN PKO and ways to implement the Seoul Initiative. Korea will continue to contribute to Peacekeeping in technology and medical capacity building.
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha told the BBC: "We understand North Korea better than anybody, having dealt with North Korea for decades".(bbc.com/news/world-asi)
The government of the Republic of #Korea will once again dispatch a military transport aircraft to #Indonesia on Nov. 9 to support relief operations in the country, which suffered massive damage from the earthquake and tsunami that hit #Sulawesi Island on Sept. 28.
President Moon Jae-in() and Australian Prime Minister Scott John Morrison held a summit on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting on Nov. 17 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
The Embassy of Korea in Mexico City delivered messages of congratulations to the Mexican national football team and fans via social media. Over 60,000 fans have responded to the posts, expressing gratitude and congratulating Korea for its win against Germany. #WorldCup2018Russia
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El pueblo #Coreano felicita a la selección mexicana @miseleccionmx y a su afición por el pase a Octavos de Final #MundialDeRusia2018
Siempre estaremos unidos. Y los apoyaremos desde nuestra trinchera.
Sang-il Kim, Embajador
FM Kang met with Mr. Kent Härstedt, Special Envoy to the Korean Peninsula of Sweden, on Oct. 24. Special Envoy Härstedt expressed support for the ROK government’s efforts toward complete denuclearization and the establishment of permanent peace on the Korean Peninsula.
On October 8, the ROK government provided additional humanitarian assistance of two military transport aircraft and relief goods to Indonesia, which suffered significant damage from the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Sulawesi Island on September 28.
A compilation of speeches delivered by President Moon Jae-in () was published on Aug. 6 and will be available in e-book format later this month. Follow the link to view or download the PDF version > kstore.korea.net/publication/vi
One month later their last meeting in Pyeongchang, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and Ivanka Trump, the U.S. president's senior advisor met again in Washington. The meeting took place during Minister Kang’s visit to Washington between March 15 and 17.
FM Chung Eui-yong had a telephone conversation with FM of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba on March 2. They discussed the current situation in Ukraine as well as the Korean government’s humanitarian assistance to Ukraine (1/2)
On the occasion of the Munich Security Conference 2019, FM Kang Kyung-wha met bilaterally with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Le Drian on February 15.
At the "Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East" held in Warsaw on Feb. 13 and 14, FM Kang spoke of the Republic of Korea’s efforts for humanitarian contribution to the Middle East and shared views on issues concerning refugees in the region.
