The Korea Times close
National
  • Politics
  • Diplomacy
  • Defense
  • Labor & Environment
  • Law & Crime
  • Health & Welfare
  • Embassy
  • Seoul & Provinces
  • Education
  • Foreign Communities
  • Obituaries
  • Multicultural Youth Award
Biz & Tech
  • Auto
  • IT
  • Game
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail & Food
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Airlines
Finance
  • Policies
  • Economy
  • Markets
  • Banks
  • Non-banks
Opinion
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Thoughts of the Times
  • Cartoon
  • Today in History
  • Blogs
  • Tribune Service
  • Blondie & Garfield
Lifestyle
  • Arts
  • Books
  • Travel & Cuisine
  • Trend
  • Fashion
  • Around Town
  • Fortune Telling
  • Translation Award
Entertainment
  • K-pop
  • K-dramas & Shows
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Performances
  • Asia Model Festival
Sports
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Other Sports
World
  • Asia Pacific
  • Americas
  • Europe & Africa
  • SCMP
Video
  • On the Spot
  • Feature
  • News
Photos
  • Photo News
  • Darkroom
Community
  • The Korea Times
  • all menu
  • search
  • facebookfacebook
  • twittertwitter
  • youtubeyoutube
  • Site Map
  • E-paper
  • Subscribe
  • Register
  • LogIn
search close
  • The Korea Times
  • all menu
  • search
  • facebookfacebook
  • twittertwitter
  • youtubeyoutube
  • Site Map
  • E-paper
  • Subscribe
  • Register
  • LogIn
search close
Thu, December 12, 2019 | 07:22
North Korean FM has 'brief' encounter with UN chief
Posted : 2016-04-23 10:36
Updated : 2016-04-23 10:40
Park Si-soo
Mail
Print Preview
Font Size Up
Font Size Down
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su-yong had a brief, hand-shaking encounter with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at U.N. headquarters Friday as he attended a signing ceremony for a landmark climate agreement.

Ri was the 76th representative to sign the "Paris Agreement," which was adopted in December to replace the Kyoto Protocol on climate change. After the signing at the podium of the U.N. General Assembly Hall, each participant shook hands with Ban.

A smiling Ban welcomed Ri as he took steps to leave the podium after the signing, and the two shook hands.

During the hand-shaking, Ban held Ri's right hand with both hands, while Ri put his left hand on the right arm of Ban in apparent gestures of affinity. While shaking hands, they talked to each other for some 13-14 seconds before posing for cameras.

Each delegate made a three-minute speech on climate change, and Ri used the opportunity to criticize the U.S., arguing that social and political stability must be guaranteed in order to address global environmental problems, but what he calls U.S. nuclear war exercises are destabilizing the situation.

Ri arrived in New York on Wednesday for a four-day trip.

The visit has drawn keen media attention as it marks Ri's first since tensions spiked following the North's fourth nuclear test in January, its long-range rocket launch in February and the adoption of a new U.N. sanctions resolution last month.

Ri last visited New York in September to attend the U.N. General Assembly.

Speculation had arisen that the trip could provide opportunities for Ri to hold talks with U.S. officials, such as Secretary of State John Kerry amid growing concern that the North could conduct yet another nuclear test. But the State Department said Kerry has no plan to meet with Ri.

Ri is not expected to hold a formal meeting with Ban either. An official of the North's mission to the U.N. said the North has not asked for a meeting with the U.N. chief. (Yonhap)

Emailpss@ktimes.com Article ListMore articles by this reporter








 
 
  • numberVoluntary departure: Re-entry to be allowed for illegal aliens who leave Korea by June
  • numberAir pollution chokes South Korea [PHOTOS]
  • numberChina to grant subsidies on LG, SK's EV batteries
  • numberBiegun may visit Panmungak for 'undisclosed meeting' with NK
  • numberJapanese Foreign Minister allegedly describes Korean counterpart Kang as 'decoration'
  • numberRobots set to replace bank clerks
  • numberE-mart in downsizing mode amid worsening profits
  • number'Seoul becoming darling of city diplomacy'
  • numberWhy sell on e-commerce?
  • numberUS Congress agrees on bill restricting drawdown of US troops in South Korea
  • Yang Joon-il, a musician living ahead of his time, finally recognized 30 year later Yang Joon-il, a musician living ahead of his time, finally recognized 30 year later
  • 'Parasite' earns three Golden Globe nominations 'Parasite' earns three Golden Globe nominations
  • BTS, ARMY battle K-pop negative 'Koreaboo' trend BTS, ARMY battle K-pop negative 'Koreaboo' trend
  • Big Hit denies media reports about BTS' legal action Big Hit denies media reports about BTS' legal action
  • IU-Sung duo's winter ballad tops charts [VIDEO] IU-Sung duo's winter ballad tops charts [VIDEO]
DARKROOM
  • Children deserve better

    Children deserve better

  • Global climate change: time is running out

    Global climate change: time is running out

  • CA cave fire burns more than 4,300 acres

    CA cave fire burns more than 4,300 acres

  • No money, no hope: South Korea's 'Dirt Spoons'

    No money, no hope: South Korea's 'Dirt Spoons'

  • Hong Kong democrats score historic victory

    Hong Kong democrats score historic victory

  • About Korea Times
  • CEO Message
  • Times History
  • Content Sales
  • Media Kit
  • Contact Us
  • Location
  • Privacy Statement
  • Terms of Service
  • Mobile Service
  • RSS Service
  • Ombudsman
  • hankookilbo
  • Dongwha Group
  • Code of Ethics
Copyright