CONFIDENTIAL
(DEPARTMENTS' PROPOSALS FOR VISITS OVERSEAS BY THE PRIME MINISTER
AND FCO MINISTERS
(for completion by geographical Department)
1.
Minister
2.
Country
3.
Objective
4.
Arguments
5.
Timing
Lord Glenarthur
Republic of Korea
1. Familiarisation as Minister responsible for
Anglo-Korean relations
2.
Renewal of Ministerial level political contacts following Presidential elections and handover in February 1988
The Republic of Korea, as the world's most advanced NIC and a key country in the context of Asian East-West relations, merits an early visit by Lord Glenarthur which should best take place after the Presidential handover but before the Olympics. Important to keep up the momentum in our politial relations, following the Prime Minister's visit. The improved prospects for democratic progress strengthen the case
March-April 1988, combining with Japan and China
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