Chairman Kim Seung-yeon Holds Lunch with Former U.S. Vice President Pence to Discuss Korea-U.S. Cooperation

Executive Director Kim Dong-seon of Hanwha Hotels & Resorts Also Attended

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Hyung-gil] Kim Seung-yeon, Chairman of Hanwha Group, had lunch with former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on the 24th at the Chosun Hotel in Sogong-ro, Seoul, and exchanged views on Korea-U.S. relations.

According to Hanwha Group on the 25th, the meeting took place as former Vice President Pence visited Korea to give a lecture at the invitation of Far East Broadcasting Company.

During the approximately two-hour lunch, Chairman Kim and former Vice President Pence shared opinions on recent international affairs and agreed that cooperation between countries is more important than ever.

Chairman Kim said, "Companies are also going through difficult times due to international conflicts and the resulting economic crisis," and urged, "Global leaders should work together to find solutions to the problems facing the world economy." Pastor Kim Jang-hwan, who attended the lunch, emphasized that politics, economy, and religion should unite in efforts for peace on the Korean Peninsula.

Although it was their first meeting, Chairman Kim and former Vice President Pence reportedly maintained a warm atmosphere based on their shared connections, including the U.S. Heritage Foundation and Chairman Edwin Feulner. Former Vice President Pence has been serving as a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation since February last year.

Also attending the lunch were Mrs. Karen Pence, wife of former Vice President Pence; Professor Kim Ae-seol, daughter of Pastor Kim Jang-hwan; and Kim Dong-seon, Executive Director of Hanwha Hotels & Resorts.

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