Minister Visits the U.S. (Meeting with the Influential Personages in the U.S. Public Opinion: New York)

2008-03-29 15:16
Seoul--(뉴스와이어)--Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Yu Myung-hwan met with experts on the issues of the Korean Peninsula and international affairs and other influentials in the U.S. public opinion in New York on March 28 including President Emeritus of Council of Foreign Relations Leslie Gelb, President of the National Committee on American Foreign Policy George Schwab, Chairman of the Board of the Korea Society Donald Gregg and former Executive Director of the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization Charles Kartman.

At the meeting, Minister Yu explained about the basis of Korea’s new government’s North Korean policy as well as its foreign policy. An extensive and constructive exchange of views took place on the prospect for the development of the Korea-U.S. alliance, the U.S. policy and overall political landscape.

In particular, Minister Yu put emphasis on how the Korea-U.S. FTA and Korea’s participation in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program can contribute to establishing an institutional framework for the development of the bilateral relationship. He also asked the above mentioned luminaries who have long been interested in developing the Korea-U.S. relations for their continued interest and support.

In addition, Minister Yu listened to various constructive opinions of the luminaries regarding the prospect for the development of the Korea-U.S. alliance in the 21st century. He said the Ministry will look for ways for the opinions of these experts to continue to be taken into consideration in future discussions between the two countries.