Participation of Lawmakers from Both Parties, Including Park Soo-young, Kwak Sang-eon, and Kim Jae-won,
Deputy Minister Wu Zhuzhong meeting with Korean lawmakers visiting Taiwan on the 8th, including Kim Jae-won from the National Innovation Party (fourth from left), Park Soo-young from the People Power Party (sixth), and Kwak Sang-eon from the Democratic Party (eighth). (Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs website),
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(Beijing = News1) Correspondent Jeong Eun-ji = Korean lawmakers visited Taiwan, as reported by Taiwan’s Central News Agency and others on the 9th. Recently, China has taken strong measures such as banning entry to China for New Zealand lawmakers who visited Taiwan.,
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According to the report, Wu Zhuzhong, Deputy Minister of Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a luncheon with the Korean delegation visiting Taiwan and said, “Taiwan, which maintains liberal democracy, aligns with Korea’s national interests” and “We look forward to expanding cooperation in various fields.”,
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The delegation included key lawmakers such as Park Soo-young from the People Power Party, Kwak Sang-eon from the Democratic Party, and Kim Jae-won (singer Lia) from the National Innovation Party, according to local media.,
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They exchanged in-depth views on Korea-Taiwan relations, joint responses to geopolitical challenges, and exchanges in politics, economy, and culture, as well as the development of the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) industries.,
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Deputy Minister Wu said, “Taiwan and Korea are both democratic countries confronting the expansion of authoritarianism, with strong cooperation in fields such as culture, economy, semiconductors, and supply chains,” expecting continuous expansion of cooperation across various areas.,
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During the meeting, lawmaker Park Soo-young noted his long-standing focus on Taiwan’s economy and semiconductor industry, stating, “Taiwan’s per capita GDP has surpassed 40,000 USD,” and “Taiwan’s industrial and economic experiences offer important insights for Korea.”,
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Lawmaker Kim Jae-won expressed his hope “to explore possibilities for cooperation in arts and culture with Taiwan through this visit.”,
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Meanwhile, the Chinese government recently notified four New Zealand lawmakers who visited Taiwan that they are banned from entering China, Hong Kong, and Macau for a year.,
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Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, warned, “Taiwan is a part of China, and the One-China principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a fundamental norm in international relations,” adding, “If you cross the red line on the Taiwan issue, you will certainly pay the price.”