Worst diplomatic failing provides chance for diplomacy masterclass

Analysis: Do mention the war. NZ’s military contribution to the Korean War, “when New Zealanders fought for the freedom of the Korean people,” forged relationships on the south end of the peninsula.
But don’t mention the sexual assault case. Don’t mention the cancelled ferries. Don’t mention the CPTPP. And don’t mention intelligence gathering unless it’s artificial intelligence. Certain topics were seemingly off-limits in talks between Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol this week.