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Tue, October 3, 2023 | 16:24

Korea, Uzbekistan strike deal on outstanding payment in gas project

Korea, Uzbekistan strike deal on outstanding payment in gas project

Korea's finance ministry said Friday it has reached an agreement with Uzbekistan to settle an outstanding payment of around $1 billion involving a joint gas project.

2023-09-08 10:28

Korean, Japanese customs agencies hold first bilateral meeting in 7 years

Korean, Japanese customs agencies hold first bilateral meeting in 7 years

Korea's customs agency said Friday it has held the first bilateral meeting with its Japanese counterpart in seven years amid signs of improving economic relations.

2023-09-08 09:54

North Korea's nuclear issue should not derail Seoul-Beijing ties, Yoon says

North Korea's nuclear issue should not derail Seoul-Beijing ties, Yoon says

JAKARTA - President Yoon Suk Yeol told China, Thursday, that North Korea's escalating nuclear and missile threats will only strengthen the coupling of South Korea, the United States and Japan, and asked Beijing to play its role to prevent the issue from hindering relations with Seoul.

2023-09-07 22:15

Yoon urges Russia, China to enforce UN resolutions on N. Korea

Brazilian ambassador sees ample opportunities to boost bilateral cooperation with Korea

Brazilian ambassador sees ample opportunities to boost bilateral cooperation with Korea

Brazilian Ambassador to Korea Marcia Donner Abreu emphasized the significance of ongoing cooperation with Korea, as the Asian country strives to enhance environmental sustainability and technological productivity.

2023-09-07 21:49

China distances itself from North Korea-Russia ties: experts

China distances itself from North Korea-Russia ties: experts

China will send a relatively low-profile delegation to North Korea to take part in the celebration of the nation's founding day later this week, in what appears to be an effort by Beijing to distance itself from rapidly improving ties between Pyongyang and Moscow, analysts said Thursday.

2023-09-07 16:50

N. Korea-Russia partnership may benefit both but will have limits: former intelligence officer

Yoon urges Russia, China to enforce UN resolutions on N. Korea

Yoon urges Russia, China to enforce UN resolutions on N. Korea

JAKARTA ― President Yoon Suk Yeol stressed, Thursday, the “hefty responsibility” that the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council possess in handling North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, in an apparent signal to Russia and China, which have blocked the international community's attempts to punish Pyongyang's repeated provocations.

2023-09-07 16:40

North Korea's nuclear issue should not derail Seoul-Beijing ties, Yoon says

Yoon, first lady wear Indonesian national costume for ASEAN gala dinner

Yoon, first lady wear Indonesian national costume for ASEAN gala dinner

Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee wore an Indonesian national costume during a gala dinner for leaders attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summits.

2023-09-07 12:44

FSS chief paid visit to China last week: sources

FSS chief paid visit to China last week: sources

The head of Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) visited China last week for the first time in six years and met with his Chinese counterpart, sources said Thursday.

2023-09-07 10:42

Korea-India Artist Camp bolsters bilateral relations via cultural exchanges

Korea-India Artist Camp bolsters bilateral relations via cultural exchanges

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and India, artists from both nations are uniting to strengthen bilateral bonds through collaborative creativity. A group of 10 Korean and 10 Indian artists are engaged in mutual exchange through a range of programs and collaborations to produce 20 artworks at the 2023 Korea-India Artist Camp that k...

2023-09-06 18:58

Yoon urges ASEAN to align with 3-way bloc of S. Korea, US, Japan

Yoon urges ASEAN to align with 3-way bloc of S. Korea, US, Japan

JAKARTA ― President Yoon Suk Yeol urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to align their interests with the three-way bloc of South Korea, the United States and Japan. Yoon highlighted the bloc's importance and strategic support for ASEAN during the South Korea-ASEAN summit in Indonesia, Wednesday (local time).

2023-09-06 16:22

Yoon warns against possible Russia-North Korea cooperation

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