Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds Video Conference with US and Canada Chiefs of Mission: "Ensuring the Safety of Our Overseas Koreans"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 30th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a video conference of heads of diplomatic missions in the United States and Canada, chaired by Second Vice Minister Choi Jong-moon.

The meeting was attended by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Koreans Consular Office, Public and Cultural Diplomacy Bureau, North America Bureau directors, and a total of 17 heads of overseas missions in the US and Canada to assess the safety situation of our overseas Koreans in relation to the increasing hate crimes against Asians in the North American region and discuss response measures.

The meeting began with a moment of silence for the four overseas Koreans who were victims of the serial shooting incident in Atlanta, USA. Regarding hate crimes, the discussion covered ▲cooperation with US federal and local governments and Congress on hate crime prevention ▲enhancing the image of Koreans and Korea within American society ▲supporting linkage activities between the Korean community and other communities such as Asian and Pacific communities ▲measures to improve infrastructure related to hate crime prevention, response, and follow-up actions.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "We once again express our deep condolences to our overseas Koreans and the Asian·Pacific community who have been greatly shocked by hate crimes," and added, "We will do our best to prevent harm to our compatriots and ensure their safety."

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