The top diplomats of South Korea and the European Union have exchanged views on ways to boost bilateral cooperation,... as well as recent developments on the Peninsula.
Meeting with the EU's foreign affairs chief, Federica Mogherini,... South Korea's foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha raised concerns about Brussel's recent safeguard measures on steel imports,... as they could negatively impact trade,... and asked that Seoul be exempt.
The two sides also shared their assessments of recent developments in inter-Korean relations,... agreeing to cooperate closely for North Korea's denuclearization.
Kang said she appreciated the EU's policy of critical engagement -- namely imposing sanctions while trying to coax the regime to the negotiating table.