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, ‘\nForeign Minister Cho Tae-yeol met with Erof Skoup, the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights on the 14th to discuss cooperation between South Korea and the EU on international human rights issues, including North Korean human rights.’,
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, ‘\nThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that both sides agreed to continue close cooperation to send a strong and united message from the international community for the improvement of North Korean human rights through the UN General Assembly’s resolution on North Korean human rights.’,
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, ‘\nSkoup emphasized the importance of ensuring that the reality of North Korean human rights remains in the international spotlight amidst escalating conflicts in regions such as Ukraine and the Middle East. He expressed hope for continued cooperation with South Korea in this regard.’,
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, ‘\nBoth sides also agreed on the need to strengthen cooperation at the multilateral level, including the United Nations, to address challenges faced by the international community, such as the escalation of conflicts worldwide and deepening challenges to democracy and human rights.’,
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, ‘\nMinister Cho mentioned that as South Korea is set to concurrently hold the chairmanship of the three major bodies of the United Nations – the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, and the Human Rights Council – next year, the country will enhance its role in promoting human rights protection and enhancement, peace, and prosperity.’,
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, ‘\nThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs evaluated the meeting as a confirmation of the strong willingness for reliable cooperation between South Korea and the EU on improving North Korean human rights, ahead of key multilateral events such as North Korea’s fourth Universal Periodic Review scheduled for November and the adoption of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee resolution on North Korean human rights.’,
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, ‘\n(Photo=Provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yonhap News)\n’]