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Korea’s Diplomacy in a Globalized Era

Korea’s Diplomacy in a Globalized Era. What does MOFAT do?. Overseas Diplomatic Missions. Headquarters. - Commands diplomatic missions overseas - Establishes and implements Korea’s foreign policy. Embassies.

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Korea’s Diplomacy in a Globalized Era

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  1. Korea’s Diplomacy in a Globalized Era

  2. What does MOFAT do? Overseas Diplomatic Missions Headquarters - Commands diplomatic missions overseas - Establishes and implements Korea’s foreign policy Embassies ※ About 1,200 Korean diplomats are currently working in 109 embassies, 42 consulate-generals, and 5 permanent missions. Consulate-Generals • Negotiate and tighten relations with the government of the host country • Protect Koreans in the host country and promote Korean culture Permanent Missions • Protect Koreans in the host country • Promote bilateral relations through economic and trade activities • Represent Korea in international organizations such as the UN, OECD, or WTO 01

  3. Various Diplomatic Activities (1) Global Network MOFAT supports Korean businesses’ overseas operations by establishing a global FTA network, and paves the way for securing energy resources and low-carbon green growth. MOFAT develops “New Asia” diplomacy aimed at strengthening cooperation with Asian countries, and extends Korea’s diplomatic networks by fostering cooperation with the Middle East, Africa, Central and South Americas, and the EU. MOFAT consolidates peace and security on the Korean Peninsula by strengthening cooperation with neighboring countries such as the US, China, Japan, and Russia, and seeks peaceful solutions to the North Korean nuclear issue. Economy and Trade National Security 02

  4. Various Diplomatic Activities (2) MOFAT contributes to the promotion of world peace and poverty reduction through ODAs, and PKO and PRT activities. MOFAT introduces foreign countries to Korean culture and vice versa, implements policy aimed at enhancing Korea’s national image. MOFAT provides a range of services to ensure the safety and rights of Koreans living or travelling abroad 해외에 거주 또는 여행 중인 국민들의 안전과 권익 보호를 위하여 다양한 서비스를 제공 Global Contribution Protection of Koreans Abroad 재외국민 보호외교 Culture and PR 03

  5. Where does Korea’s diplomacy stand today?

  6. Korea’s Development From one of the least developed countries to the world’s 15th largest economy 780 times! 309 times! GDP GNI per capita USD 1,014.3bn USD 2,075.9bn USD 1.3bn USD 67 1953 2010 1953 2010 Democratized and industrialized in the shortest period of time 05

  7. Korea’s International Stature Emergence to a Major Economy World’s 7th largest exporter (USD 466.4bn as of 2010) World’s 7th largest holder of foreign reserves(297.7bn as of Feb., 2011) World’s 17th in terms of leading market-share products(127as of 2009) - D-ram, LCD, and shipbuilding, etc. 06

  8. Korea’s International Stature Growing Role in the International Community Accession to the UN with North Korea (1991. 9. 17) ※ In diplomatic relations with 188 countries(North Korea with 161 countries) Election of Former Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon as the 8th UN Secretary-General (2006) and his re-election (2011) Accession to the OECD (1996) Hosting of the 5th G20 Summit in Seoul (2010) Hosting of the HLF-4 in Busan (2011) and the 2nd Nuclear Security Summit (2012) Hosting of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang 07

  9. Korea’s Contribution to the International Community ODA from OECD DAC Members(2010) USD billion 128.73 301.5 35 30 25 20 137.6 129.2 127.2 15 110.5 10 59.2 63.5 51.3 45.8 45.3 38.5 31.1 30.0 28.7 11.7 23.0 5 13.4 12.0 9.0 .65 4.0 3.5 5.0 0 Italy US UK Japan Total Spain Korea Ireland France Austria Greece Canada Finland Norway Sweden Belgium Australia Portugal Germany Denmark Luxemburg Switzerland Netherlands New Zealand Korea’s ODA stands at USD 1.17 billion Ranks 18th among the 23 OECD DAC member countries Plans to triple its ODA to approx. USD 30 billion by 2015 08

  10. Korea’s Contribution to the International Community Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) MOFAT’s subsidiary body in charge of Korea’s grant-type aid • Dispatches volunteers to countries in need of assistance and cooperates to help contribute to their economic, social, and cultural development. • A total of 6,300 Korean volunteers have been dispatched to 53 countries • for 19 years since 1991. • 1,700 Korean volunteers are conducting volunteer activities in 45 • countries as of March, 2011. 09

  11. MOFAT’s Communication Channel www.mofat.go.kr/english www.twitter.com/mofatkr_eng www.facebook.com/mofatkr.eng Twitter Homepage Facebook 10

  12. Towards a better world Towards a better future! MOFAT Thank You

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