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Scholars and experts participating in the 6th Hankyoreh-Busan International Symposium hold a discussion at the APEC House in Busan, South Korea, Nov. 18. (Photo by Kim Gyoung-ho)

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HFRC hosts conference on peace in Northeast Asia The forum’s focus is on creating regional balance for political and economic stability　
Nov. 19, 2010
By Yi Yong-in, Staff Writer and Choi Won-hyung

Experts from South Korea, the U.S., China, and Japan gathered in Busan to discuss plans for historical reconciliation in Northeast Asia and the establishment of a peace community at the 6th Hankyoreh-Busan International Symposium. The symposium, jointly organized by the Hankyoreh Foundation for Reunification and Culture (HFRC) and Busan Metropolitan City, is taking place from Thursday evening through Friday at the Nurimaru APEC House in Busan on the theme, “Northeast Asian Community: Reconciliation, Peace, and Cooperation.”

In his opening address Thursday, foundation chairperson Lim Dong-won, referring to the six-party talks to resolve the North Korea nuclear issue, said, “There is no need for us to negotiate due to fear, but that does not mean we should fear negotiations.”

Lim also said, “I am looking forward to positive diplomatic efforts from the Barack Obama administration following the mid-term elections, and active diplomacy from the South Korean government.”

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