[417th Edition] February 03, 2020
	Outcome of Telephone Conversation between  ROK and Chinese Foreign Ministers Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang, Kyung-wha had a telephone conversation with  Mr. Wang Yi, State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s  Republic of China, on January 28., and exchanged views on issues of mutual  interest, including the protection of Koreans in China against the novel coronavirus,  ways to extend assistance China may require, and summit- and high-level exchanges between the two countries. Regarding the recent spread of the novel coronavirus  in China, Minister Kang asked for the Chinese side’s continued cooperation in  securing the safety of Koreans staying in China, including supporting their  return; hoped that the situation will be brought under control swiftly and  smoothly through the Chinese government’s active measures; and said that  in the process, the ROK government will also extend active cooperation, including  providing necessary supplies. Special Representative for  Korean Peninsula Peace and  Security Affairs to Visit EU and Germany Amb. Lee Do-hoon, Special  Representative for Korean  Peninsula Peace and  Security Affairs, will visit  the European Union’s headquarters  in Brussels, the Kingdom of Belgium,  from January 29 to 30 at the i nvitation of the EU, and attend  the EU Political and Security  Committee (PSC) meeting  and meet with Secretary General  of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Helga Schmid. The 2nd ROK-UK Cyber Dialogue Held The 2nd Republic of Korea (ROK)-United Kingdom (UK) Cyber  Dialogue was held in Seoul on Wednesday, January 29.  Mr. Bae Jong-in, Ambassador for International Security Affairs of  ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Alexander Evans, Director  Cyber of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office led  the dialogue with participation from officials of cybersecurity-related  agencies of the two countries. ROK Government Decides to Extend 5 Million U. S. Dollars  in Emergency Assistance to Novel Coronavirus-Stricken China The government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has decided to  extend emergency assistance worth a total of 5 million U.S. dollars  to the People’s Republic of China, which is suffering from the rapid  spread of a novel coronavirus. MOFA Spokesperson’s Commentary on U.S.’ Middle East Peace Plan The government of the Republic of Korea appreciates the efforts of the  international community, including the United States, to establish  peace in the Middle East, and hopes that the Israeli-Palestinian  issue will be resolved peacefully through dialogue and compromise  among concerned parties on the basis of the “two-state solution.” Interested in Korea's Beautiful Island, Dokdo? Click Here
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