Press Briefing

Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Affairs Soosuk Lim

September 26, 2023  14:30  KST

Good afternoon. Let me start today’s briefing.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin will visit the United Kingdom and France from September 26 to 30.

In the UK, Foreign Minister Park will hold the 8th Korea-UK Foreign Ministerial Strategic Dialogue with Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly on September 27. 

The upcoming Strategic Dialogue will be held to explore ways to advance the ‘broad and creative partnership’ between the two countries, celebrating the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year, ahead of the Korean President’s state visit to the UK.

In France, Foreign Minister Park will hold a meeting on Korea’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan, and review the progress and future plans.

(A question-and-answer session followed.)