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  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • EU responds to DPRK Vienna Convention request

    EU Member States have today responded to the DPRK’s question on assistance in case of conflict.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office: no immediate plans to withdraw Embassy from North Korea

    Britain is discussing message from North Korea about the safety of foreign Embassies in Pyongyang with its international partners.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on an Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on robust & legally-binding Arms Trade Treaty to regulate international trade in conventional arms.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Lord Mayor of London brings legal and financial industry mission to Korea

    The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Roger Gifford visits Seoul accompanied by a delegation from the legal & financial services industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative for new suppliers to locate in the UK

    AMSCI Rounds Three and Four now open for applications.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic Truce Forum looks to future

    The FCO, the IOC & UN Office on Sport for Development & Peace co-host Olympic Truce Legacy Forum with future Olympic host nations in London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Ministers welcome International Climate Security Conference in Seoul

    Hugo Swire and Greg Barker today welcomed the hosting of an international conference on Climate Security by the Republic of Korea.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister brings creative industry delegation to Korea

    Ed Vaizey today embarks on a three-day visit to Seoul with 15 of Britain’s leading companies from the creative industry sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister attends inauguration of President of Republic of Korea

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire concluded his three-day visit to Korea today with a meeting with President Park Geun-Hye.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 'Opportunity Korea'

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire gave a speech on Britain's relationship with Korea.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mr Moon Ik Kim begins work as the new British Honorary Consul in Busan

    Mr Kim’s duties commence following formal investiture by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on January 28, 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Youth mobility scheme for South Korean nationals

    The South Korean ministry of foreign affairs and trade will accept applications for the 2013 Youth Mobility Scheme Certificates of Sponsorship ballot between 12 February and 15 February 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister welcomes UK-Korea defence deal

    UK Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the Republic of Korea’s decision to purchase Agusta Westland’s AW159 helicopter for its Navy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • South Korea passes landmark emissions trading legislation

    4 May 2012 UK Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said: “I want to congratulate the South Korean Government and the National Assembly on passing…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister: information is power in nuclear threat

    The UK is taking decisive action to tackle the threat of nuclear terrorism, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Boost to UK infrastructure as Korean multi-billion pound pension fund makes UK move

    The world's fourth largest pension fund reveals its plans to open a UK base.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister boosts British business in South Korea

    The Deputy Prime Minister will today announce that the UK has approved a hugely significant Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Korea.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to South Korean Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed North Korea with South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan on 23 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government