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Wed, May 18, 2022 | 22:00

Supporting LGBTI+ rights in Korea

Ambassadors from European Union countries in Korea pose for a photo endorsing human rights and fundamental freedoms of sexual minorities on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in Seoul, May 17. Courtesy of Delegation of the EU in Korea

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2022-05-18 17:31

South Korea to join US-led Indo-Pacific economic initiative

South Korea has decided to participate in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), promoted by the United States to counter China's influence in the region, according to the presidential office, Wednesday. “President Yoon plans to attend a summit virtually for the launch of the trade and economic initiative in Japan, May 24,” Kim Tae-hyo, the first deputy director of the N...

Kang Seung-woo | 2022-05-18 16:35

Biden's 1st destination in Korea likely to be Samsung plant

South Korea, US have 'Plan B' ready in case of North Korean provocation during Biden's visit

South Korea and the United States have a "Plan B" ready in case North Korea carries out a provocation during U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Seoul this week, a presidential official said Wednesday.

2022-05-18 16:28

Yoon to announce Korea's participation in IPEF

President Yoon Suk-yeol plans to announce Korea's participation as a founding member of the U.S.-proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), a presidential official said Wednesday.

2022-05-18 14:50

USFK chief stresses need for 'unfettered access' to THAAD unit in South Korea

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Paul LaCamera has called for "unfettered" access to its THAAD missile defense unit here, stressing its absence would undermine the alliance's ability to defend South Korea.

2022-05-18 14:45

Yoon's first summit with Biden to focus on North Korea, economic security

The upcoming first summit between President Yoon Suk-yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to focus on ways to deter North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, and enhance the allies' economic security.

2022-05-18 11:26

[INTERVIEW] Yoon's efforts to bolster Korea-US alliance will inevitably disturb China

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent invitation for a summit with President Yoon Suk-yeol has created a rare tension between the two countries about a venue: the two leaders insisted their counterparts visit their respective capitals to have a summit. Through the Chinese delegation represented by Vice President Wang Qishan, who visited Seoul on the occasion of Yoon's inaugurati...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2022-05-18 08:24

Ex-lawmaker Na Kyung-won to lead Yoon's delegation to Davos Forum

President Yoon Suk-yeol will send a special delegation to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to take place in Davos, Switzerland, from May 22 to 26, to explain his government's main foreign policy goals and discuss the international community's humanitarian aid for COVID-19-stricken North Korea, the presidential office said Tuesday.

2022-05-17 17:12

Elderly victim calls for prompt, principled resolution of sexual slavery dispute with Japan

Lee Yong-soo, a Korean victim of Japan's wartime military sexual slavery, has called on President Yoon Suk-yeol to resolve the historical dispute promptly, as time is running out for the few remaining survivors of the wartime brutality.

2022-05-17 16:53

Ex-vice FM named as ambassador to US

A career diplomat-turned-lawmaker who openly criticized the previous government's “one-sided” North Korea policy has been named as South Korea's new ambassador to the United States.

Jung Min-ho | 2022-05-17 16:28

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