Cheong "COVID-19 Impact, Kazakhstan President's Visit to Korea Postponed"

[Asia Economy Reporter Son Seon-hee] The Blue House announced on the 8th that the visit of President Tokayev of Kazakhstan, which had been under discussion between the two countries, has been postponed due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) situation.

Yoon Jae-kwan, deputy spokesperson of the Blue House, stated in a written briefing on the same day, "Both sides have agreed to reschedule President Tokayev's visit within this year."

In his commemorative speech at the 101st anniversary of the March 1st Movement ceremony, President Moon Jae-in said, "The remains of General Beomdo will be repatriated to the homeland and interred along with the visit of the President of Kazakhstan." With the postponement of the Kazakh president's visit, this plan is also expected to be delayed. Deputy Spokesperson Yoon conveyed, "The repatriation of General Hong Beom-do's remains will be pursued together with President Tokayev's visit."

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