Diplomatic Cable < Korea >

[Jay]

Auswärtige Angelegenheiten Federal Office of Foreign Affairs​

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[Recipient]: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea < John > [Sender]: Director for Asia and the Pacific < @PESigmundMOFA.de.gov > [Subject]: Bilateral Relations

Your Excellency, I trust this email finds you in good health and high spirits. Germany and Korea have historically held strong diplomatic ties, and it is with great optimism that we seek to further strengthen our bilateral relations across various portfolios. Our nations, rooted in shared values and a commitment to fostering global peace and prosperity, have the potential to embark on a new chapter of collaboration that goes beyond geographical boundaries. I hope that we can begin our new chapter in that historical relationship with a wide array of discussions on economic, security, trade, and investment ties. As well as mutual efforts to continue to cooperate on our shared experiences of unification, I hope that German corporations may participate in development projects in Northern Korea as well as provide our expertise. I look forward to a multifaceted discussion and am eager to hear back from you. Kind regards, Petra Sigmund Director for Asia and the Pacific

 

[John]

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To: Petra Sigmund, Director for Asia and the Pacific, Federal Republic of Germany Jay
Sender: Yoon Young-kwan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Korean Empire
Subject: Relations

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Dear Ms. Sigmund,

Thank you for your kind email and for expressing your optimism in strengthening the bilateral relations between Germany and Korea. I am pleased to acknowledge the historical ties that have bound our nations together and share your enthusiasm for embarking on a new chapter of collaboration.

Korea values its relationship with Germany greatly, and we are eager to explore various avenues for further engagement across economic, security, trade, and investment portfolios. Your proposal to discuss the opportunity for German corporations to participate in development projects in Northern Korea is particularly intriguing and aligns with our commitment to fostering global peace and prosperity.

I will ensure that your proposal receives due attention and will initiate discussions with relevant government bodies to explore how German expertise can contribute to the development projects in Northern Korea. We believe that such collaborations have the potential to not only strengthen our bilateral relations but also create mutual benefits for both nations.

In preparation for our multifaceted discussion, I kindly request additional details regarding the specific areas of development and expertise that German corporations could potentially contribute to. This will enable us to have a more focused and productive dialogue.

Once again, I express my gratitude for your proactive approach in seeking to deepen our ties, and I assure you that Germany is committed to building on our historical relationship. I look forward to receiving further information from you and to engaging in fruitful discussions.

Kindest Regards,
Yoon Young-kwanMinister of Foreign Affairs
Korean Empire