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[INTERVIEW] As Georgia marks Independence Day, new ambassador vows to bolster ties

INTERVIEWAs Georgia marks Independence Day, new ambassador vows to bolster ties

Setting his sights on strengthening relations between Korea and Georgia, the new Ambassador of Georgia to Korea Tarash Papaskua unveiled his diplomatic priorities, which include highlighting the human rights issues of Georgian internally displaced persons and strengthening economic and cultural exchanges between the two nations.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-05-26 16:14

Seoul City set to help Ukraine rebuild war-damaged city infrastructure

Seoul City set to help Ukraine rebuild war-damaged city infrastructure

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will share its post-war city rebuilding knowhow in order to help Ukraine recover from Russia's invasion, the city government said, Thursday.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-05-25 16:58

S. Korean ammunition headed to Ukraine via US: WSJ

S. Korean ammunition headed to Ukraine via US: WSJ

Hundreds of thousands of South Korean artillery rounds are on their way to Ukraine via the United States, after Seoul's initial resistance toward arming Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

2023-05-25 14:43

Ammunition aid to Ukraine will be considered after reviewing situation on ground: security adviser

Korea, Japan hold first energy dialogue in 6 years

Korea, Japan hold first energy dialogue in 6 years

Korea and Japan on Thursday held their first energy dialogue in six years to discuss ways to boost cooperation on nuclear power generation, renewable energy, hydrogen and other energy issues, the industry ministry said.

2023-05-25 11:20

Korea's trade chief to attend APEC trade ministers' meeting in Detroit

Korea's trade chief to attend APEC trade ministers' meeting in Detroit

Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun will attend this week's meeting of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers in Detroit, his office said Thursday.

2023-05-25 10:40

Korea can play role in easing Sino-US tensions: WTO chief

Korea can play role in easing Sino-US tensions: WTO chief

Korea can play a key role in managing tensions from the intensifying rivalry between the United States and China, as it maintains good relations with both sides and its exports-driven economic growth best represents the virtue of the multilateral mechanism, the chief of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has said.

2023-05-25 09:55

Ammunition aid to Ukraine will be considered after reviewing situation on ground: security adviser

Ammunition aid to Ukraine will be considered after reviewing situation on ground: security adviser

The issue of whether to send ammunition aid to Ukraine will be considered after reviewing the situation on the ground, National Security Adviser Cho Tae-yong has said.

2023-05-25 09:43

S. Korean ammunition headed to Ukraine via US: WSJ

Korea likely to face growing pressure to accept seafood imports from Fukushima

Korea likely to face growing pressure to accept seafood imports from Fukushima

Japan is expected to take advantage of a Korean inspection team's visit to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in promoting its planned discharge of irradiated water at the plant as “safe” and, furthermore, pressuring Seoul to resume imports of seafood originating from the vicinity of the damaged nuclear plant.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-05-24 16:58

Korea says size of aid commitment overstated by Ukraine

Korea says size of aid commitment overstated by Ukraine

Seoul said Wednesday that the size of its financial commitment to help Ukraine's reconstruction efforts was exaggerated by Kyiv. Speaking to The Korea Times, officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Ukraine's claim that Korea's additional financial support could reach $8 billion by 2024 was simply not true.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-05-24 16:28

Korea seeks to expand influence in Pacific

Korea seeks to expand influence in Pacific

Soft sand, palm trees and turquoise water are the first things to come to mind when most South Koreans think about Pacific Island nations. The Pacific Islands are perfect vacation spots for those who want to enjoy tropical landscapes and vibrant culture.But the Pacific Rim countries are more than just tourist attractions.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-05-24 16:20

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