Jeong Eui-yong urges release of Korean captain and ship in call with Iranian Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Sung-pil] Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong of South Korea held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on the afternoon of the 24th, during which they exchanged broad opinions on the development and expansion of bilateral relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Chung urged the prompt release of the Korean captain and ship detained in Iran since January during the call. Minister Chung also explained that in response to Minister Zarif's request for a swift resolution regarding the frozen Korean won funds in South Korea, "our government is sincerely making its best efforts."

Furthermore, Minister Chung expressed support for the dialogue efforts among the parties to restore the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA - Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action).