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Fri, June 9, 2023 | 11:06

Economic opportunities bring Korean, ASEAN youths closer

Economic opportunities bring Korean, ASEAN youths closer

Amid the rising importance of the role of youth in building sustainable partnerships between Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) emphasized the importance of attaining balanced mutual perceptions from both sides.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-05-01 15:07

First vice FM to visit Russia soon amid tensions over Ukraine: sources

First vice FM to visit Russia soon amid tensions over Ukraine: sources

First Vice Foreign Minister Chang Ho-jin is expected to pay a visit to Russia soon, sources said Monday, after tensions flared between the two countries following President Yoon Suk Yeol's suggestion of the possibility of Korea providing weapons aid to Ukraine.

2023-05-01 14:19

Ukraine renews call for lethal aid from Korea

Japan PM Kishida arranging Korea trip in early May: Japanese media

Japan PM Kishida arranging Korea trip in early May: Japanese media

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida could make his first visit to Korea since taking office in early May to hold a summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol, Japanese media reported Sunday.

2023-04-30 14:59

KOICA, US Peace Corps sign MOU to strengthen cooperation

KOICA, US Peace Corps sign MOU to strengthen cooperation

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Peace Corps in Washington, D.C., Thursday (local time), under which the two sides will normalize overseas volunteer dispatch activities, which were largely limited due to COVID-19.

Kang Seung-woo | 2023-04-30 11:50

Biden says US-Korea alliance born out of shared beliefs

Biden says US-Korea alliance born out of shared beliefs

U.S. President Joe Biden tweeted that the alliance between the United States and South Korea is based on shared beliefs on "democracy, liberty, security, and above all - freedom," as President Yoon Suk Yeol headed home after a state visit to the U.S.

2023-04-30 11:24

ANALYSISIs Yoon-Biden summit a win-win for both S. Korea, US?

US lawmakers introduce bill to reauthorize N. Korean rights act

US lawmakers introduce bill to reauthorize N. Korean rights act

Two U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act, which expired in September 2022.

2023-04-29 21:16

No decision yet on Yoon-Kishida Seoul summit in May

No decision yet on Yoon-Kishida Seoul summit in May

The presidential office said Friday that no decision has been made yet on reported plans for a summit between President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Seoul next month.

2023-04-29 10:50

Yoon criticizes invasion of Ukraine, North Korea in Harvard speech

Yoon criticizes invasion of Ukraine, North Korea in Harvard speech

BOSTON - President Yoon Suk Yeol condemned attempts to change the global status quo by force during an address at Harvard University, Friday (local time), citing North Korea's nuclear program and Russia's aggression in Ukraine as examples. In the following question and answer session, Yoon dropped hints that South Korea may consider “various options” in supporting Ukraine, de...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-04-29 09:04

French minister promotes exchanges between startups

French minister promotes exchanges between startups

France's digital economy minister highlighted cooperation between Korean companies and French startups, as both countries share a focus on digital space and telecommunication, during his visit to Korea. Jean-Noel Barrot, France's Minister of State for Digital Transition and Telecommunications, participated in the French Tech in Korea event at the French ambassador's residence...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-04-29 08:58

S. Korea issues travel ban for conflict-stricken Sudan

S. Korea issues travel ban for conflict-stricken Sudan

South Korea on Friday banned its citizens from traveling to Sudan due to concerns over the escalating military conflict in the country.

2023-04-28 21:37

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