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Fri, June 2, 2023 | 23:42

Zelenska asks Yoon to provide non-lethal military aid to Ukraine

Zelenska asks Yoon to provide non-lethal military aid to Ukraine

Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska asked President Yoon Suk Yeol to expand South Korea's aid to the war-torn country during a meeting in Seoul, Tuesday, according to the presidential office. Presidential spokesperson Lee Do-woon said Zelenska, who visited Seoul as a special envoy of her husband, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressed her hopes that South Korea will provide...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-05-16 20:43

Korea, Japan to hold additional working-level talks on Seoul's Fukushima inspection this week

Korea, Japan to hold additional working-level talks on Seoul's Fukushima inspection this week

Korea and Japan plan to hold additional working-level consultations this week to discuss details of Seoul's inspection of Tokyo's plan to discharge contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

2023-05-16 17:40

Korea, Canada hold inaugural high-level talks on security, economy

Korea, Canada hold inaugural high-level talks on security, economy

Korea and Canada held an inaugural high-level economic security dialogue Tuesday, with the two nations expected to discuss ways to strengthen their partnership in key minerals and other areas, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

2023-05-16 16:30

Canada's Trudeau to visit Korea; focus on minerals, security

Canada's Trudeau to visit Korea; focus on minerals, security

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will arrive in Korea on Tuesday for a summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol as the two countries seek to boost cooperation on security and critical minerals used in batteries.

2023-05-16 14:29

First lady Zelenska invites Yoon to Ukraine, urges against war fatigue

First lady Zelenska invites Yoon to Ukraine, urges against war fatigue

Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska has expressed an intention to invite President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee to her war-torn country, calling South Korea a "model of resilience and development."

2023-05-16 09:14

Ukrainian first lady's visit could pressure Seoul to ship arms to Kyiv

Ukrainian first lady's visit could pressure Seoul to ship arms to Kyiv

Ukrainian first lady's visit could pressure Seoul to ship arms to Kyiv

Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska is now in Seoul as part of her campaign to advocate the safety of Ukrainian mothers and children in the face of Russia's aggression against her country. However, her visit may serve as a catalyst urging South Korea to provide arms or other military support to Kyiv despite Moscow's threats against such aid, prompting diplomatic observers to ...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-05-15 16:52

Ukraine hails gains in Bakhmut as Zelenskiyy wins more weapons in Europe

First lady Zelenska invites Yoon to Ukraine, urges against war fatigue

Korea, Indonesia to discuss stronger ties on nuclear energy, key minerals

Korea, Indonesia to discuss stronger ties on nuclear energy, key minerals

Korea and Indonesia will discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation on nuclear power generation, supply chains of major minerals and other advanced industry sectors, Seoul's industry ministry said Monday.

2023-05-15 14:40

Korea, US conduct joint analysis on possible Korean War remains

Korea, US conduct joint analysis on possible Korean War remains

Korea and the United States began joint regular identification work Monday on possible remains of American soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, Seoul's defense ministry said.

2023-05-15 11:32

Yoon to meet with Biden, Kishida on margins of G7 summit

Yoon to meet with Biden, Kishida on margins of G7 summit

President Yoon Suk Yeol will attend a Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima, Japan, later this week and hold a trilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on its sidelines, his office said Sunday.

2023-05-14 18:05

Seoul, Tokyo remain apart on specifics of Korea's Fukushima inspection

Seoul, Tokyo remain apart on specifics of Korea's Fukushima inspection

Seoul and Tokyo are struggling to agree on the specifics for the planned Korean inspection of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. According to officials, Sunday, the two countries were still in talks over the size of the Korean inspection team and what they will be allowed to do at the tsunami-damaged nuclear plant among other issues, ahead of their four-day visit to the a...

Jung Min-ho | 2023-05-14 16:10

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