KOREAN EMBASSY
NEWSLETTER
Address: 11th Floor, ASB Bank Tower, 2 Hunter Street, Wellington 6012, Tel: 04-473-9073, Fax: 04-472-3865 E-mail: researcher1-nz@mofa.go.kr, Website: www.koreanembassy.org.nz
Facebook: Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Zealand 18 April 2013
[Photo]: Foreign Minister Mr Yun Byung-se speaks at the 2013 World Jounalists Conference held in Korea on 15th April
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS SPEAKS AT THE 2013 WORLD JOURNALISTS CONFERENCE
On 15th April, Foreign Minister Mr Yun Byung-se hosted a luncheon for some 110 journalists from 75 countries who are on a visit to Korea to attend the 2013 World Journalists Conference organized by the Journalists Association of Korea. At the luncheon, Minister Yun delivered a 20-minute speech titled “Trustpolitik and Expanding the Horizon of Korea’s Foreign Policy,” and elaborated on the Park Geun-hye government’s vision and foreign policy as well as the Trust-building Process on the Korean Peninsula, and the Peace and Cooperation in Northeast Asia. In his speech, Minister Yun stressed that North Korea should refrain from any further provocations and make a right choice. He added that the country should break the vicious cycle of its provocation followed by fragile compromise by changing its attitude. He also highlighted the need for the ROK to work closely with the international community to induce such change. Representing from New Zealand, Mr Daniel Faitaua a jounalist from TVNZ was invited to participate at this conference.
Full text of the speech can be viewed at: http://bit.ly/13bFAEG
Article: http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Policies/view?articleId=107119
[BELOW IS THE TEXT OF THE JOINT STATEMENT]
The 60-year alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea is crucial for security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. The United States reaffirms its commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea in the wake of recent unacceptable provocations by North Korea.
Both sides agree on the importance of the denuclearization of North Korea, knowing that North Korea's dangerous nuclear and missile programs threaten not only its neighbors, but also its own people.
The United States stands vigilantly by the Republic of Korea's side, and is prepared for and capable of defending and protecting itself and its allies. Both of our countries are taking prudent measures - both military and diplomatic - to enhance our security. At the same time, the two countries remain committed to the goal of peaceful denuclearization. In this context, the United States welcomes the Trust-building Process on the Korean Peninsula proposed by President Park Geun-hye.
We will continue working with all Six-Party partners and the international community to make clear that North Korea must adhere to its international obligations and commitments or face further isolation. We will continue to encourage North Korea to make the right choice. If North Korea does so, we are prepared to implement the commitments under 2005 Six-Party Joint Statement. But Pyongyang must prove its seriousness by taking meaningful steps to abide by its international obligations.
JOINT STATEMENT ADOPTED BY ROK-US FOREIGN MINISTERS’ MEETING
2 [Photo]: Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se and US Secretary of State John Kerry held a meeting at the Foreign Ministry on 12th
of April in Seoul.
Over 300 people joined the 2013 Korea Day & K-Pop Festival held at the Korean Community Hall in Wellington on 6th April. This year’s event was organized by the Korean Association of Wellington and sponsored by the Korean Embassy. Ms Katrina Shanks Member of Parliament and Her Worship Mayor of Wellington Celia Wade Brown were among the VIP guests. Many young locals have joined, as well as K-Pop fans from different cities as far as Tauranga and Christchurch. Although rain was coming down outside, the Korean Community Hall was packed with people enjoying a variety of entertainments including Korean traditional fan dance, children's dance, Korean folk games, Taekwondo demonstration and K-Pop Festival. This year’s Wellington K-Pop Festival winner was Miss Emily Mwila who has beautiful voice and talents to sing a Korean song. Thank you to all who participated in this year's event!
2013 KOREAN DAY & K-POP FESTIVAL SUCCESFULLY HELD IN WELLINGTON
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2013 Korea Day & 2013 K-Pop Festival Wellington
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2013 QUIZ ON KOREA & K-POP WORLD FESTIVAL
(NEW ZEALAND) FREE ENTRY
1. 2013 Quiz on Korea
▶ The Preliminary Rounds will be held in
- Auckland (10am/18th May, Recreation Centre Sports Hall Auckland University), - Christchurch (2pm/18th May, Avonhead Primary School),
- Wellington (4pm/25th May, Korean Community Hall).
▶ Winners from each city will be invited to the Semi-Final in Wellington on Saturday, 22nd June.
(Venue/Time will be announced later)
▶ A finalist of <Quiz on Korea> will be invited to Korea to compete at the Final Round on 9th August (Airfare & Accommodation provided).
▷ APPLY TO
researcher1-nz@mofa.go.kr, (04) 473-9073 (ext.113) for Wellington & Christchurch aksa.coordinator@gmail.com, (09) 379-0818 (ext.215) for Auckland
2. 2013 K-Pop World Festival
▶ Send us your K-Pop performance VIDEO or YOUTUBE LINK by 30th May to compete at the Semi-Final in Wellington on Saturday, 22nd June. (*Venue/Time will be anounced later) ▶ A finalist will have a chance to win a trip to Korea (Airfare & Accommodation provided) to compete at the Final Round at the end of October.
▷ APPLY TO
researcher1-nz@mofa.go.kr, (04) 473-9073 (ext.113)
AUCKLAND (10am, Saturday 18 May) – Recreation Centre- Sports Hall (17 Symonds St. Auckland University City Campus) CHRISTCHURCH (2pm, Saturday 18 May) – Avonhead Primary School (55 Avonhead Road, Avonhead)
WELLINGTON (4pm, Saturday 25 May) - Korean Community Hall (26 Barker St, City) 1. ELIGIBILITY
▷ Any foreign (non-Korean) national
▷ Immediate family member should never have held a Korean nationality.
*Note: Overseas Korean nationals are not eligible for this contest.
▷ All winners of qualifying round must be available to visit Korea for the Final Round from 2nd to 10th August, 2013.
▷ No age or gender requirements
▷ Extra points will be given to the applicants with Korean proficiency 2. APPLICATION: by 12th May, 2013
▷ If you are qualified, please send us your details.
- YOUR NAME - AGE
- PHONE NUMBER - EMAIL ADDRESS - CITY
* For Wellington & Christchurch contestants: researcher1-nz@mofa.go.kr, (04) 473-9073 ext.113.
For Auckland contestants: aksa.coordinator@gmail.com, (09) 379-0818 ext.215.
3. STAGES & PRIZES
▷ [STAGE 1 Preliminary Rounds, NZ] (9 winners): Korean Gift Pack
- Questions will be extracted from "FACTS ABOUT KOREA" book (*click the link below).
http://www.korea.net/ebook/fact/english/JBook.htm
*Note: The 9 winners will be invited to the Semi-Final to be held in Wellington on Saturday, 22nd June.
▷ [STAGE 2 Semi-Final, NZ] (1 winner): Trip to Korea [Airfare & Accommodation provided]
▷ [STAGE 3 Final, KOREA]: On 9th August (New Zealand finalist will visit Korea from 2th to 10th August)
- 2012 Prize for final winner was a Hyundai car.*Note: Final Round will be nationally televised by KBS
