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Wed, October 4, 2023 | 23:17

Inclusivity takes center stage at UAE's COP28

Inclusivity takes center stage at UAE's COP28

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Seoul hosted an event to introduce the country's initiatives and preparations for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) at a hotel in Seoul, Thursday.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-09-04 14:29

31st anniversary of Korea-China ties

31st anniversary of Korea-China ties

Chinese Ambassador to Korea Xing Haiming delivers congratulatory remarks during a seminar on the direction and challenges of Korea-China relations at a hotel in Seoul, Thursday. Hosted by the Institute for Global Strategy and Cooperation, the seminar marked the 31st anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries and Ambassador Xing highlighted the importance of stro...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-09-04 13:50

Yoon to call for strong international response to North's nukes at ASEAN, G20 summits

Yoon to call for strong international response to North's nukes at ASEAN, G20 summits

South Korea's president says he'll tell world leaders about the need to faithfully enforce U.N. sanctions on North Korea and block the country's illicit activities to fund its weapons programs when they converge in Indonesia and India for annual summits this week.

2023-09-04 11:29

UN rapporteur for North Korean human rights arrives in Seoul

UN rapporteur for North Korean human rights arrives in Seoul

The U.N. special rapporteur for North Korea's human rights arrived in Seoul on Monday for a nine-day visit to meet with Seoul officials and defectors from the reclusive regime over Pyongyang's dismal human rights situation.

2023-09-04 11:26

Korea joins Freedom Online Coalition

Korea joins Freedom Online Coalition

Korea, under President Yoon Suk Yeol's leadership, has officially embraced the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) as a strategic partner, championing the cause of online freedoms and human rights in its diplomatic endeavors.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-09-04 09:00

Korea's import ban on Fukushima seafood faces hurdles

Korea's import ban on Fukushima seafood faces hurdles

Korea's decade-long import ban on seafood originating from Fukushima, Japan could face hurdles, as Tokyo continues efforts to reassure neighboring countries that the radiation level of wastewater, released starting last week from a crippled nuclear plant, is within ...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-09-01 16:57

Noryangjin's seafood merchants struggle amid Fukushima wastewater concerns

PM discusses stronger trade, investment with Argentina's top diplomat

PM discusses stronger trade, investment with Argentina's top diplomat

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo held talks with Argentina's visiting foreign and trade minister, Santiago Cafiero, on Friday to discuss ways to enhance trade and investment, according to Han's office.

2023-09-01 14:24

Top diplomats of Korea, China discuss regular visits

Top diplomats of Korea, China discuss regular visits

The top diplomats of Korea and China held a phone conversation Thursday to discuss regular visits between them as part of "shuttle diplomacy," Seoul's foreign ministry said.

2023-09-01 08:43

Yoon to visit Indonesia, India for ASEAN, G20 summits

Yoon to visit Indonesia, India for ASEAN, G20 summits

President Yoon Suk Yeol will make a seven-day trip to Indonesia and India to each attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and the Group of 20 (G20) Summit, with an eye on a possible summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-08-31 16:40

Korea, Japan, China in talks to hold trilateral summit this year

Korea, Japan, China in talks to hold trilateral summit this year

Korea, Japan and China are in talks to arrange a trilateral summit before the end of the year, a presidential official said Thursday.

2023-08-31 16:02

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