South Korea Diplomacy
South Korea attends Trump's inaugural Gaza peace board meeting as observer
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South Korea attended the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza as an observer. Trump mentioned South Korea among countries joining a fundraiser for Gaza's reconstruction. The foreign ministry reaffirmed support for international efforts toward Middle East peace and security.
South Korea's foreign ministry appointed former Ambassador to Kuwait Chung Byung-ha as special envoy to Iran to coordinate safe passage for its vessels and nationals amid the Middle East conflict. He will be sent to Tehran soon. The announcement came a day after Foreign Minister Cho Hyun's phone talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.
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Following a U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, South Korea has called on all parties to ease regional tensions and restore stability through dialogue. The foreign ministry expressed hope for the restoration of democracy and respect for the Venezuelan people's will, while bolstering measures to protect nationals abroad. Around 70 South Korean nationals are in Venezuela, with no casualties reported so far.