After Visiting the US, Kang Kyung-wha Says She Met Biden Officials to Discuss End-of-War Declaration and ROK-US Alliance

Meeting with Democratic Senators Chris Coons and Chris Murphy
Minister Kang: "Key figures in the new administration... Always supportive of the Korean Peninsula peace process"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] After completing a four-day visit to the United States from the 8th to the 11th, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, who returned to Korea, revealed that she explained the Korean government's efforts, including the declaration of the end of the war and the peace process on the Korean Peninsula, during meetings with officials from the Joe Biden transition team.

On the 12th, Minister Kang told reporters at Incheon International Airport, "The Biden team members have always shown strong support for the peace process on the Korean Peninsula," adding, "They seem to be people who will play important roles once the new administration takes office. I explained their questions well and asked them to continue their efforts to strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance."

Minister Kang held meetings with Democratic Senators Chris Coons and Chris Murphy. Senators Coons and Murphy, along with former National Security Advisor Susan Rice, are considered Biden administration candidates for Secretary of State. Senator Murphy participated via video conference. Additionally, she exchanged views with John Allen, director of the Brookings Institution, a think tank that has advised the Biden campaign on foreign policy.

Regarding the timing of a meeting between President Moon Jae-in and President-elect Biden, Minister Kang responded, "Not yet. I heard the phone call went well today." On the possibility of Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting Korea within the year, she said, "Specific dates have not yet been coordinated," adding, "Both sides are continuously consulting based on the principle of holding the visit promptly once the COVID-19 situation stabilizes."

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