Minister Kang Kyung-hwa Holds Video Conference with North American Regional Chiefs of Mission... Urges "Close Communication with Federal and State Governments"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the afternoon of the 25th, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha held a video conference with heads of diplomatic missions in the North American region to review the response trends of the U.S. and Canadian federal and state governments regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and to discuss measures to protect overseas nationals.

The video conference was attended by Ambassador Lee Soo-hyuk to the U.S., Ambassador Shin Maeng-ho to Canada, Consul General Jang Won-sam in New York, Consul General Kim Wan-joong in Los Angeles, Consul General Park Jun-yong in San Francisco, and Consul General Lee Hyung-jong in Seattle. Additionally, relevant officials from departments related to COVID-19 response headquarters participated.

The heads of missions reported on the following: ? The status of COVID-19 spread in their jurisdictions and response trends of U.S. and Canadian federal and state governments ? Trends of Korean companies and the Korean community in the U.S. and related consular assistance measures ? Cooperation plans with the U.S. and Canada regarding COVID-19 response ? Preparations for conducting overseas elections, among other topics.

Regarding the COVID-19 situation in the North American region, Minister Kang urged, "Since this region has a large number of our companies, nationals, and students, I ask overseas missions to communicate closely with the host country’s federal and state governments and make efforts to minimize inconvenience and damage to our people."

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