1. Special Representative for North Korea Policy Glynn Davies will visit the Republic of Korea on January 23 and 24.

2. During his visit, Special Representative Davies will meet with Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Lim Sung-nam and other relevant government officials to exchange views on North Korea and its nuclear development, including possible responses to its launch of a long-range missile on December 12. They will also discuss the future direction of North Korea policy.

                           Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFAT

* unofficial translation