Don't let the world divide into blocs, pleads Korean president


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Although he said it was easiest to build ties with countries that shared the same "universal values", he suggested that Korea was willing to engage with just about anyone. "Countries that do not want to invade us and are willing to cooperate with us, they are potential partners," he said. He said closer cooperation would allow countries to become "more inclusive and more convergent". 'Enemy' Mr Yoon's call for brotherhood of nations at Davos came, awkwardly, as Korea and Iran summoned each other's ambassadors following a diplomatic bust-up during the president's visit to the United Arab Emirates on Monday. Speaking…