South Korea asks Singapore to help foster North Korea dialogue

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul has called on Singapore to actively support initiatives aimed at fostering dialogue with North Korea. The appeal came during a meeting with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Seoul, who recently concluded a visit to Pyongyang where he met with his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son-hui.

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During their talks, Minister Cho sought Singapore's interest and support, along with that of the ASEAN bloc, in creating an environment conducive to inter-Korean dialogue. He listened to Minister Balakrishnan's impressions from his trip to the North Korean capital. In response, Minister Balakrishnan expressed understanding and affirmed Singapore's commitment to close communication for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

The ministers also exchanged views on key bilateral issues and broader regional and international affairs. Minister Cho welcomed Minister Balakrishnan's first official visit to South Korea since taking office in 2015, noting the active high-level exchanges, including President Yoon Suk Yeol's reciprocal visit to Singapore last November, have deepened their strategic partnership.

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Minister Balakrishnan highlighted that South Korea and Singapore share core values such as free trade and multilateralism. He expressed anticipation for further expanding and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, and emerging industries. Both ministers also shared assessments of the current situation in the Middle East, agreeing that ensuring freedom of navigation and security in the Strait of Hormuz is crucial for the economic security of both trading nations. They committed to maintaining close communication and cooperation on this matter.

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