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South Korea’s PM: Iran’s frozen funds should be quickly returned April 12, 2021
Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said Monday South Korea should “quickly” return US$7 billion in frozen funds to Iran in the latest diplomatic gesture to resolve the impasse between the two sides.
The prime minister made the remark during a visit to Tehran, where he met Iranian officials amid tension over the funds locked up in South Korea under United States sanctions.
“I have said before that this money is Iran’s money and should be returned to its owner,” Chung told reporters traveling with him. “It’s best to find a way and return it quickly.”
TEHRAN, April 12 (The Korea Herald/ANN): South Korea's prime minister said Monday his country is willing to provide "sideline" support for Iran to advance "productive" dialogue with partners in restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
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