한•EU외교장관회담…강경화, 한국산철강재 세이프가드 예외요청
Top diplomats of South Korea and the European Union exchanged views on ways to boost bilateral cooperation,... as well as recent developments on the Peninsula.
Meeting with foreign affairs chief, Federica Mogherini,... Seoul's FM raised concerns about the EU's recent safeguard measures on steel imports,... as they could negatively impact trade,... and asking that Seoul be exempt.
The two sides also shared their assessments of recent developments in inter-Korean relations,... agreeing to cooperate closely to continue the momentum for denuclearization.
Kang Kyung-wha said, she appreciate the EU's policy of critical engagement -- that is, imposing sanctions but at the same time... trying to get the regime to come to the negotiating table.
She called for continued support in helping to achieve the complete denuclearization of the Peninsula and establish permanent peace.
