South Korea, Singapore top diplomats discuss peninsula by phone

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South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held phone talks with his Singaporean counterpart to discuss Korean Peninsula issues and bilateral ties, Yonhap reported. The call comes as Pyongyang escalates missile tests and as Seoul coordinates with partners on security and economic cooperation. Singapore is a key Southeast Asian partner for South Korea in trade and regional diplomacy.

Why it matters：The call shows middle powers coordinating on Korean Peninsula security as North Korea's tests raise regional concerns.

Key points

  • The foreign ministers spoke by phone.
  • They discussed Korean Peninsula issues.
  • The call comes amid North Korean missile tests.

Sources (original reporting)

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