National Assembly speaker calls for support in peace progress during APPF

From left, Kim Han-jung, representative of the Democratic Party; Ban Ki-moon, chair of Global Green Growth Institute; Park Byeong-seung, National Assembly speaker and also the chair of the 2021 APPF; Hong Ihk-pyo, representative of the Democratic Party; and Lee Chun-seok, secretary general of the National Assembly, attend the opening ceremony of the 29th Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) at Conrad Seoul in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul, on Tuesday. [JOINT PRESS CORPS] Korea's National Assembly speaker called for overseas parliamentarians' support and cooperation for progress in the Korean Peninsula peace process during 29th Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) Tuesday. "The Korean government has been dedicating its efforts toward putting a formal end to the Korean War," said Park Byeong-seung, Assembly speaker and also the chair of this year's APPF, during his opening speech at Conrad Seoul in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul. "I deeply appreciate the continued interest and support [to bring peace to the Korean peninsula.]" Formed in 1993, APPF is a forum comprised of national parliamentarians from 27 member states of the Asia-Pacific region to discuss mutual concerns and promote regional cooperation. This year's forum was held virtually and hosted by Seoul under the theme titled, "The role of parliaments in strengthening… Read full this story

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