S. Korean, Swedish officials discuss cooperation on Korean Peninsula issues

SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Jeong Yeon-doo, vice foreign minister for diplomatic strategy and intelligence, met with Sweden's special envoy for the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday to discuss recent developments on the Korean Peninsula and ways to promote peace in the region, the foreign ministry said.

Jeong held talks with Peter Semneby at the foreign ministry in Seoul, where the two sides discussed Sweden's contributions to Korean Peninsula issues, with Jeong noting Stockholm's appointment of a special envoy and its role as a bridge between the two Koreas.

Semneby explained Sweden's diplomatic efforts regarding Korean Peninsula issues and said Stockholm would continue close communication with Seoul, according to the ministry.

Jeong Yeon-doo (R), vice foreign minister for diplomatic strategy and intelligence, shakes hands with Peter Semneby, Sweden's special envoy for the Korean Peninsula, during their meeting in Seoul on June 10, 2026, in this photo provided by the foreign ministry. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)