HC Deb 14 July 1998 vol 316 cc149-50W
25. Ms Squire

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on UK relations with South Korea. [48725]

Mr. Doug Henderson

We have an important political and economic partnership with the Republic of Korea. We commend Korea's response to the financial crisis so far and its commitment to economic reform. We shall continue to support Korea through this difficult period. We also welcome the positive steps President Kim has taken towards encouraging dialogue with North Korea and fully support efforts to bring about a lasting peace on the Korean peninsula.

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