Vice Minister Choi Jong-geon Meets with U.S. Jewish Committee... Discusses Korean Peninsula Situation and Korea-Israel Relations

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Choi Jong-geon, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a virtual meeting with the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on the 17th to discuss Korea-US relations, the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and Korea-Israel relations.

The American Jewish Committee (AJC), established in 1906, is a US-based Jewish advocacy organization with offices across the United States and various regions worldwide, engaged in activities to protect human rights and promote democratic values.

Vice Minister Choi evaluated, "Although this year’s meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19, the AJC delegation has consistently visited Korea to maintain relations," and requested, "As an influential organization within the US political and social circles, the AJC should actively play a role in the forward-looking development of the Korea-US alliance."

He particularly emphasized, "Korea, as an ally sharing democratic values, is determined to actively contribute alongside the United States in responding to global challenges such as COVID-19 and climate change."

Furthermore, Vice Minister Choi stated that based on close cooperation with the US and international community support, Korea will advance complete denuclearization and the establishment of lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue and negotiations, and asked for the AJC’s interest and support, recognizing the importance of peace.

Meanwhile, Vice Minister Choi explained that Korea was the first Asian country to conclude an FTA with Israel and that through the 2019 summit, the two countries agreed to deepen and expand cooperation in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and autonomous vehicles.

In response, Chairman Schreiber praised Korea’s ongoing close exchanges and cooperation with the AJC, the United States, and Israel, and stated that he will continue to support the development of the Korea-US alliance and the establishment of peace on the Korean Peninsula.

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