| ID | 117421 |
| Title Proper | Russia and the Republic of Korea |
| Other Title Information | stability of relations |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Vnukov, K |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | International Affairs: Konstantin Vasilyevich, our meeting is taking place in the Russian pavilion (focusing on the Arctic) at the Expo 2012 in the city of Yeosu, Republic of Korea. The theme of the Expo is "The Living Ocean and Coast: Diversity of Resources and Sustainable Activities. " But the first question I would like to ask you is not about the Expo but about politics. The year 2012 was an election year: presidential elections were held in Russia and parliamentary elections in South Korea. Have the changes in domestic political life affected the relations between the two countries?
K. Vnukov: As for the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea, I want to say that our relations are distinguished by their stability and do not depend in any essential way on changes in the domestic political situation. They have developed progressively and steadily. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 58, No.6; 2012: p.168-172 |
| Journal Source | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 58, No.6; 2012: p.168-172 |
| Key Words | Russia ; Republic of Korea ; Trade ; Asia - Pacific Region |