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Sun, October 1, 2023 | 17:46

Kim Jong-un gains new leverage through summit with Putin: expert

Kim Jong-un gains new leverage through summit with Putin: expert

INCHEON - Chances for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to return to dialogue with the United States have become even lower now that he has gained new leverage through his recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Victor Cha, a U.S. analyst at Asian Affairs.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-09-18 16:56

German ambassador-designate stresses close partnership with Korea

German ambassador-designate stresses close partnership with Korea

German Ambassador-designate to Korea Georg Schmidt said Monday that Korea is an "important" Indo-Pacific partner for Germany as the two countries mark the 140th anniversary of relations this year.

2023-09-18 15:47

Yoon departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

Yoon departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

President Yoon Suk Yeol embarked on a five-day visit to New York on Monday to attend the U.N. General Assembly and meet with world leaders amid signs of growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.

2023-09-18 08:12

Yoon's approval inches down to 35.5%

Yoon sends letter to Pope Francis on anniversary of S. Korea-Vatican relations

Yoon sends letter to Pope Francis on anniversary of S. Korea-Vatican relations

President Yoon Suk Yeol sent a letter to Pope Francis on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Vatican City, expressing his hope to deepen the friendly and cooperative partnership, his office said Sunday.

2023-09-17 21:42

Statue of Korea's first Catholic priest officially unveiled in Vatican

S. Korea offers $2 mil. in aid to flood-stricken Libya

S. Korea offers $2 mil. in aid to flood-stricken Libya

South Korea will send $2 million in humanitarian aid to flood-stricken Libya, the foreign ministry said Sunday.

2023-09-17 20:24

Skepticism rises as DPK doubles down on anti-Fukushima campaign

Skepticism rises as DPK doubles down on anti-Fukushima campaign

Before Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant last month, Korea's opposition party warned of grave consequences for public health and the seafood industry.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-09-17 15:20

DPK lawmakers meet with IMO chief, deliver concerns over Fukushima release

DPK lawmakers meet with IMO chief, deliver concerns over Fukushima release

Two lawmakers from Korea's main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) have paid a visit to the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and delivered concerns about Japan's release of radioactive water into the ocean.

2023-09-17 11:35

Ukrainian leader seeks Korea's reconstruction assistance in nuclear energy, resources, defense industry

Ukrainian leader seeks Korea's reconstruction assistance in nuclear energy, resources, defense industry

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, shakes hands with South Korean Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Won Hee-ryong during a meeting in Kyiv, Sept. 13, in this photo provided by the ministry. YonhapUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested Korea's cooperation in nuclear power, res development and the defense industry as part of reconstruction effo...

2023-09-16 17:35

US to seek further action over NK provocations, int'l law violations: NSA Sullivan

US to seek further action over NK provocations, int'l law violations: NSA Sullivan

The United States will press for further action over North Korea's provocations and other breaches of international law, a senior U.S. official said Friday, after a recent summit between Pyongyang and Moscow deepened concerns about a potential arms deal between them.

2023-09-16 09:45

N. Korea's Kim meets Russian defense minister, inspects nuclear-capable bombers

[INTERVIEW] Cooperation in defense redefines Korea-Poland relations, says ambassador

INTERVIEWCooperation in defense redefines Korea-Poland relations, says ambassador

In a climate of increasing global uncertainties, the diplomatic relationship between Korea and Poland is flourishing, particularly in the realm of defense and arms cooperation.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-09-16 09:26

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