Korea | Germany Discussions on G7

[Jay]

Official Letter from President of the Republic of Korea​

Delivered by Republic of Korea Embassy Berlin​

Private and encrypted​

Dear Chancellor Schröder, < Dutchy >

I hope this email finds you in good health. Over the past several months the Republic of Korea has deliberated internally over the global situation we find ourselves in. The Russian Financial Crisis, Russian Civil War, and subsequent global shocks as the European Economic Crisis of 1998 and the uprisings in India and attacks in Dhaka show that our world is rapidly evolving. Meeting that challenge and being able to levy the tools of global capitol, military cooperation, and diplomatic engagement can allow a group of leading nations to adapt too many crises. A group of nations, consisting of Argentina, Germany, Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and the Nordic Council would be a non-governmental body present in the chambers with a total of seven members

While ideological differences over the scope of multilateral engagement, the depth of cooperation, and the purpose of a small number of states deciding global affairs may be pressing matters. We hope that putting these issues out of the equation for the moment can allow us to see the benefit of a small, specific-goal oriented, and communicative body can achieve quick solutions to pressing matters.

Our Economic Intelligence Unit indicates that the seven countries mentioned account for 66 billion of the 313 billion in yearly revenue. With 21% of global revenue they account for close to 60% of global wealth with $176 billion in wealth. They also account for little over 20% of the global population with 660 million people. Such an inter-governmental forum would allow us to discuss candidly and work to help humanity into the 21st century.

Our Proposal would be for a non-instituted inter-governmental forum with rotating presidencies on alphabetical order to be established. Allowing our countries to discuss candidly on global issues and work to address them through consensus agreements. I know our two administrations have had ministerial and cabinet-level discussions. However. I hope to hear from you and your feedback. I have always felt a strong and engaged Germany means. strong and engaged Europe. One which we hope can be a partner in our vision for peace and development. As a close friend to Korea through the Kohl Administration, I hope your leadership will follow the values of multilateralism we have sometimes taken for granted in our world.

Signed with sincerity,
President Kim Dae-jung
Republic of Korea

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Republic of Korea
Blue House
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[Dutchy]

An official letter would be delivered to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Berlin by an aide of the Federal Chancellery. Arriving at the embassy he made his way to the reception where he requested to hand deliver the letter to either the ambassador or a high-ranking member of the diplomatic staff.

Upon delivering the letter, the aide returned to the chancellery.

Jay