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ISSUE O2 | 2023

Special Lecture by H.E. Dr. Park Jin,

Foreign Minister of The Republic of Korea

Lecture by Dr. Park Jin moderated by the FASS Dean The public lecture is attended by around 300 participants

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Universiti importance of peace, stability, and global prosperity. In his
Malaya, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic lecture, the minister emphasized the imperative for Korea
of Korea in Kuala Lumpur, organized a distinguished and Malaysia to collaborate internationally to counter new
lecture titled "Korea and Malaysia: Partners for the Future." threats such as cybercrimes, drugs, arms trafficking, and
The lecture was delivered by His Excellency Dr. Park Jin, organized crime, all of which contribute to the menace of
the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea. This terrorism.
noteworthy event took place at the Dewan Tunku
Canselor, Universiti Malaya, on 2 May 2023. Attendees Minister Park elaborated on the strategic conduct of
included not only students and academics but also the foreign policies through concentric circles or rising pillars,
Pro-Chancellors and Chairman of the Board of Directors. with an immediate focus on neighbouring countries. Given
this framework, relations with ASEAN countries hold
During his lecture, Minister Park shared his vision for a particular prominence in Korean foreign policy.
dynamic foreign policy aimed at strengthening diplomatic The ASEAN countries, falling under the New Southern
ties with Malaysia. He outlined priorities for the future, Policy (NSP), are approached with soft power as a guiding
particularly in light of regional and global developments. principle. The minister delineated a diverse set of
The minister provided specific directives on various relationships between Malaysia and Korea, highlighting
aspects of foreign policy, with a special emphasis on the top five favourite aspects of each other's respective
facilitating and engaging with the Malaysian diaspora. This nations.
approach seeks to ensure a synergistic and holistic pursuit
of Korea’s foreign policy objectives, encompassing Despite the set parameters, Minister Park affirmed the
security, trade, and economic goals. maintenance of a cooperative strategic partnership with
Malaysia. The implementation of the New Southern Policy
Minister Park underscored the inseparable connection (NSP) diligently monitors developments and adapts
between foreign policy and domestic policy and appropriately to the evolving situation, aligning with
governance. He acknowledged the mutual influence and global sensations and the allure of K-Pop and Korean
impact of each on the other. Considering the post-COVID- gastronomy. This underscores the immense popularity of
19 landscape, he highlighted the need to amend and Korean culture in Malaysia.
adjust foreign policies to address the paramount
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