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Mon, September 25, 2023 | 03:20

Senior S. Korean, US officials discuss recent N. Korea-Russia summit

Senior S. Korean, US officials discuss recent N. Korea-Russia summit

South Korea's top nuclear envoy met with a senior U.S. State Department official Monday to discuss the recent summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

2023-09-18 18:17

'Camp David Summit is not anti-China': US ambassador

'Camp David Summit is not anti-China': US ambassador

The recent trilateral summit between South Korea, the United States and Japan at Camp David was not aimed at containing China's assertions in the Indo-Pacific region, according to U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg, Monday, who said it is rather a recognition that there are “important issues involved for peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region.”

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-09-18 18:07

Korea, Germany mark 140 years of diplomatic ties

Korea, Germany mark 140 years of diplomatic ties

To commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Germany, the 140 Years Korean-Germany Partnerships Conference was held to discuss ways to further enhance cooperation between the two countries in Seoul, Monday.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-09-18 16:59

Kim Jong-un gains new leverage through summit with Putin: expert

Kim Jong-un gains new leverage through summit with Putin: expert

INCHEON - Chances for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to return to dialogue with the United States have become even lower now that he has gained new leverage through his recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Victor Cha, a U.S. analyst at Asian Affairs.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-09-18 16:56

German ambassador-designate stresses close partnership with Korea

German ambassador-designate stresses close partnership with Korea

German Ambassador-designate to Korea Georg Schmidt said Monday that Korea is an "important" Indo-Pacific partner for Germany as the two countries mark the 140th anniversary of relations this year.

2023-09-18 15:47

Yoon departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

Yoon departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

President Yoon Suk Yeol embarked on a five-day visit to New York on Monday to attend the U.N. General Assembly and meet with world leaders amid signs of growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.

2023-09-18 08:12

Yoon's approval inches down to 35.5%

Yoon sends letter to Pope Francis on anniversary of S. Korea-Vatican relations

Yoon sends letter to Pope Francis on anniversary of S. Korea-Vatican relations

President Yoon Suk Yeol sent a letter to Pope Francis on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Vatican City, expressing his hope to deepen the friendly and cooperative partnership, his office said Sunday.

2023-09-17 21:42

Statue of Korea's first Catholic priest officially unveiled in Vatican

S. Korea offers $2 mil. in aid to flood-stricken Libya

S. Korea offers $2 mil. in aid to flood-stricken Libya

South Korea will send $2 million in humanitarian aid to flood-stricken Libya, the foreign ministry said Sunday.

2023-09-17 20:24

Skepticism rises as DPK doubles down on anti-Fukushima campaign

Skepticism rises as DPK doubles down on anti-Fukushima campaign

Before Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant last month, Korea's opposition party warned of grave consequences for public health and the seafood industry.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-09-17 15:20

DPK lawmakers meet with IMO chief, deliver concerns over Fukushima release

DPK lawmakers meet with IMO chief, deliver concerns over Fukushima release

Two lawmakers from Korea's main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) have paid a visit to the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and delivered concerns about Japan's release of radioactive water into the ocean.

2023-09-17 11:35

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