16. Both Sides support the ties in the field of chemistry, including through the bilateral
Chemistry Forum, which was launched in Prague in May 2014.
17. The two Sides enhance connectivity between them, including in the areas of transport
infrastructure networks, direct flight connections, logistics providers and transport
operators, and recognize that there is great potential for cooperation, welcoming the
conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Railway
Sector between the Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic and the Ministry of
Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea.
18. Both Sides further build upon the positive economic effects of the EU-Korea Free Trade
Agreement (FTA), which creates favorable conditions also for the development of
bilateral economic cooperation.
Cultural, Educational and Tourism Cooperation and People-to-People Exchanges
19. Both Sides promote cultural cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges between
them in order to increase mutual understanding of their respective cultures.
20. Both Sides promote the mobility of researchers and students, using the relevant
frameworks and instruments established within the context of bilateral, as well as the
EU-Republic of Korea cooperation.
21. The two Sides enhance the exchange of experience and expertise on policies aiming at
increasing the quality of education, as well as on the main issues featuring in education
policies in both countries.
22. Both Sides reinforce the mutual cooperation in the field of tourism and encourage the
reciprocal development of the regions and cities especially in establishing their
international partnership.
23. The two Sides make joint efforts to promote bilateral cooperation in the cultural and
creative industries including film, animation, music and the organization of exhibitions.
24. Both Sides reaffirm their commitment to work towards promoting a Working Holiday
Programme.
25. The two Sides express their interests in initiating discussions on possible arrangements
for future youth exchanges in view of their contribution to friendly ties between young
generations of the two countries.
Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia
26. Both Sides remain deeply concerned about DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic missile
programs. The two Sides reaffirm that the verifiable denuclearization of DPRK is
essential for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and beyond. To this end, the
two Sides urge DPRK to return to meaningful negotiations aimed at facilitating
substantial progress in denuclearization.