23/06/2017 (Agence Europe) – In a telephone call on Friday 23 June, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, congratulated the new Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Kang Kyung-Wha, stating that she looks forward to working closely with her to advance both bilateral relations and joint work to tackle regional and global challenges. According to a press release issued by the European External Action Service, Mogherini reiterated the EU's readiness to support all efforts for the de-escalation of tensions and peaceful denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, in full coordination with the Republic of Korea and the wider international community. (CG)