Written question asked by Harold Elletson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 January 1997. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: When he last discussed the situation in North Korea with the Government of the Republic of South Korea.

Answer: Mr. Elletson: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last discussed the situation in North Korea with the Government of the Republic of South Korea; and if he will make a statement. [9831] Mr. Hanley: My right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary had a meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea on 3 December, and I held talks with the Vice-Minister on 17 December. At both we discussed the situation on the Korean peninsula in the aftermath of the submarine incident. The statement of apology issued by North Korea on 29 December undertaking to ensure no recurrence of such incidents has led to a welcome easing of tension on the peninsula.

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