Key facts
- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone talks.
- They discussed Middle East developments and transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Cho Hyun welcomed an MOU between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their conflict.
- Cho Hyun stressed the importance of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Yonhap News Agency hosted its annual Korean Peninsula Symposium in Seoul.
- The symposium focused on global crises, shifting alliances, and economic security challenges.
- Discussions included approaches to North Korean denuclearization.
- Pragmatic diplomacy amid a complex international order was also discussed.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun engaged in phone discussions with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, focusing on recent Middle East developments. A key topic of conversation was the transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. During the call, Minister Cho expressed his welcome for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Washington and Tehran, which is aimed at resolving their ongoing conflict. He also underscored the critical importance of ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.