Putin Plans to Visit Korea
Vladimir Putin, Russia's president-elect, will visit Korea in response to an invitation from President Kim Dae-jung, .On April 28, a source from Chong Wa Dae revealed that President Kim had called Putin to congratulate him on his election and had requested that he visit Korea. Putin accepted the president's invitation.
A source explained that on the occasion of Putin's visit - the 10th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic ties between Korea and Russia - will be a good chance to obtain support from nearby countries for improving relations between South and North Korea, and in particular, for the upcoming inter-Korea summit.
President-elect Putin welcomed the confirmation of the South-North summit, saying, "I hope that progress is made."
by Kim Jin-kook
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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