and hope all parties involved would return to six-party talks,” Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman Thani Thongphakdi said. “ASEAN said we support the position of the U.N. Southeast Asian officials have urged China, the United States and other parties in the six-way talks to use the Asia-Pacific forum to breathe new life into the discussions. Nothing is to be gained by isolating North Korea in their case.” has spoken so they can already see the writing on the wall that China has got that watered down. “China disagrees with the United States, so why pick sides on this? The U.N. He had been an IOC member since 1996.Calyle Thayer, a Southeast Asia expert at the University of New South Wales, said ASEAN’s decision to avoid censuring Pyongyang reflects its well-honed style of conflict avoidance. The older Lee also stepped down from his membership on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in August. Lee's father, Lee Kun-hee, also has been hospitalized since 2014 after suffering a heart attack, and is currently unable to participate in the group's management.
Industry watchers said Samsung's global strategies are facing hurdles due to the absence of major leaders. The Boao Forum, held every April, aims to expand cooperation among countries and businesses in Asia. Lee was named as a board member of the regional forum in 2013, succeeding SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won. "Lee's term is expected to end in April," a business official said, saying it will be difficult for Lee to continue his role as a member behind bars. A local court sentenced him to five years in jail in August after being convicted of bribery, embezzlement and other charges. Lee has been behind bars since February amid allegations that he took part in a major political scandal that led to the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye last year.
3 (Yonhap) - Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is expected to step down from the board of the Boao Forum by not extending his term, which ends in April, industry watchers said Wednesday.
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