1. Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski of Poland will visit the Republic of Korea from October 18 to 20, accompanied by a 50-member delegation consisting of lawmakers, vice minister-level economy-related government officials, entrepreneurs and journalists.

° During its visit to the ROK to mark the launch on October 18 of direct flights between Incheon and Warsaw, the Polish delegation will attend to multiple matters, including an ROK-Poland business forum and a reception for entrepreneurs.

2. First Vice Foreign Minister Lim Sung-nam will hold a bilateral meeting and a working luncheon with Minister Waszczykowski on October 18, during which they will discuss matters of mutual concern, including ways to work with the international community in pressuring North Korea in response to its fifth nuclear test; for the ROK and Poland to increase bilateral investment and cooperation in new growth industries; and for the two countries to work together at the UN and on other international stages.

3. Minister Waszczykowski’s visit to the ROK is expected to serve as an opportunity to step up coordination on North Korean issues with Poland, the ROK’s important partner for cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe and a member of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission that has been contributing to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, as well as to enhance the bilateral strategic partnership.

° During his visit to the ROK, Minister Waszczykowski will also visit the inter-Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) and meet with the Minister of Unification.


* unofficial translation