Minister Jeong Eui-yong, "Please Conduct Proactive and Strategic Diplomacy"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong urged heads of diplomatic missions worldwide to "lead proactive and strategic diplomacy rather than defensive and reactive diplomacy."

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On the afternoon of the 24th, Minister Chung spoke at a video conference with ambassadors and consuls general from 186 overseas missions around the world, saying, "To meet the elevated status of our country and the expectations of the international community, we must demonstrate a proactive attitude by expanding our role."

This was the first video conference Minister Chung held with overseas mission chiefs since his inauguration on the 9th.

Minister Chung emphasized, "I hope all mission chiefs will share what they observe and feel on the ground with headquarters without any filtering, so that headquarters can grasp the rapidly evolving international situation in real time."

He also requested, "Let us all work together to root the Korean Peninsula peace process and create a country where peace, as President Moon Jae-in has always said, becomes a daily reality."

Minister Chung urged, "Overseas missions must be thorough in protecting overseas nationals and actively support the overseas expansion of our companies."

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