1. Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan had a luncheon with French special envoy on North Korea Jack Lang 
on October 7, who is visiting Korea on October 6-11. During the luncheon, they exchanged views on 
the North Korean issues including its nuclear issue and political situation, and ROK-France relations.

※ French President Sarkozy has appointed Jack Lang, a well-known politician and six-term Member of 
Parliament, as special envoy on North Korea to increase France’s commitment to resolving the North 
Korean issues including its nuclear issue.

2. Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan explained the Korean government’s policies and stance on the North 
Korean nuclear issue and inter-Korean relations. Minister Yu asked special envoy Jack Lang to take the 
initiative in strengthening cooperation between Korea and France to help steer North Korea policy in 
a desirable direction. Minister Yu also expressed gratitude toward France for supporting Korea in its bid 
to host a G20 summit in 2010.

3. The French special envoy on North Korea’s visit to Korea is expected to help further enhance Korea-France 
cooperation toward peace and stability on the Korean peninsula. 


                                    Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFAT 

* unofficial translation