Deputy FM meets British lawmakers for talks on N. Korea, Ukraine

Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Eui-hae held talks with a group of British lawmakers in Seoul, discussing bilateral relations and major regional concerns, including the Korean Peninsula and the conflict in Ukraine, according to South Korea's foreign ministry. The delegation, consisting of six members led by Alicia Kearns from the House of Commons and including two members of the House of Lords, Godfrey Bewicke-Copley and Tessa Blackstone, engaged in discussions about regional developments such as the Korean Peninsula, Ukraine, and the Strait of Hormuz. Both parties agreed to enhance coordination at international forums like the G20.

Kearns expressed her hope for the speedy recovery of South Korean soldiers injured in a land mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in September. She also indicated her desire to see the signing of an improved free trade agreement between Seoul and London in the near future. Kearns pledged to work towards cooperation with South Korea in the British Parliament. During the meeting, Chung emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation amidst the global challenges.