Posts tagged ‘Jeju’
On 5 October 2011, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) and Navy (ROKN) held a joint press conference for foreign news media on the construction of the Jeju Multipurpose Port Complex project. The specific aim of the joint press conference was to “prevent misleading and distorted information from spreading around the world”. Read more
On 13 September 2011, the White House announced the President Obama would receive President Lee Myung-bak and his wife on 13 October 2011 for a state visit. The two leaders are expected to discuss a range of economic and security issues, including progress towards implementation of the Korea-United States (KORUS) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Read more
Authorities have been instructed to avoid inflaming tensions during the ongoing demonstrations at Gangjeong, Seogwipo Municipality. The current demonstrations, seeking a halt to the construction of a planned ROKN base, have to date attracted only limited public support. Read more
