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Pompeo says S. Korea and other allies will unite against ChinaSept 2, 2020WASHINGTON -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that South Korea and other US allies will join US efforts to tackle what he called economic and political aggression from China. "I think... -
Unification minister calls for Japan's support in improving inter-Korean relationsSept 1, 2020Unification Minister Lee In-young called Tuesday for Japan's support in improving inter-Korean relations, saying it will be "very beneficial for Japan as well." Lee made the remark during his first ... -
Foreign, Unification ministries seek budget hikes for 2021Sept 1, 2020South Korea’s Foreign Ministry and its Unification Ministry on Tuesday announced budget hikes of 3.6 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively, for next year. The Foreign Ministry said it is requesti... -
Overseas Koreans can book appointment online for consular servicesSept 1, 2020South Koreans living overseas will be able to schedule an appointment online before visiting their local embassy or consulate for consular services, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. Due to concern... -
Kang reaffirms Seoul's commitment to peninsula peace, calls NK denuclearization 'integral'Aug 31, 2020Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha on Monday reiterated South Korea's determination to forge ahead with its push for lasting peace on the divided peninsula, to which she calls Pyongyang's denuclearizati... -
FM cautious about assessing Seoul-Tokyo relations after a post-Abe JapanAug 31, 2020Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha on Monday expressed caution about projecting future relations with Tokyo, amid rising hope of significant improvement in the strained bilateral ties after the i... -
Online forum on ‘Facets of Modern Day India’ to be held from Sept. 1-14Aug 30, 2020A fortnight-long lecture series “Facets of Modern India” will be held via video conference from Tuesday, aiming to provide a better understanding of the world’s largest democracy and one of the faste... -
2 South Koreans kidnapped from fishing vessel off GhanaAug 29, 2020Two South Korean nationals have been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in waters off Ghana, Seoul officials said Saturday. A Ghanaian-flagged fishing vessel was attacked in waters 200 kilometers sout... -
Cheong Wa Dae expresses regret at Abe's resignation, expresses hope for quick health recoveryAug 28, 2020South Korea's presidential office on Friday expressed its regret at the news of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to resign and wished him a speedy health recovery. "We regret the sudden... -
Taiwan strengthens entry restrictions for visitors from S. KoreaAug 27, 2020Taiwan has strengthened entry restrictions for visitors from South Korea, citing the resurgence in the virus outbreak mostly in the greater Seoul area. South Korea was taken off from Taiwan's list o... -
Trump says FDA authorizes emergency use of blood plasma for coronavirus patientsAug 24, 2020WASHINGTON -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Sunday authorized the emergency use of blood plasma to treat new coronavirus patients, US President Donald Trump said, calling it a very pow... -
Xi visit aimed at winning over Korea amid feud with US: expertsAug 23, 2020Chinese President Xi Jinping will seek to persuade South Korea to not heavily invest in anti-China initiatives led by the US if he visits here, experts said Sunday, although his trip is unlikely to h... -
Top S. Korean, Chinese officials have 'good' and 'enough' discussions, no announcement on Xi's visitAug 22, 2020President Moon Jae-in's national security adviser Suh Hoon said Saturday he had "very good" and "enough" dialogue with Yang Jiechi, a top Chinese official, during their meeting in Busan. Following f... -
Top Chinese official in Busan for talks on Xi's visit plan, N. Korea issueAug 21, 2020Yang Jiechi, a top Chinese official in charge of diplomatic affairs, arrived in Busan on Friday for talks with President Moon Jae-in's top security advisor on President Xi Jinping's plan to visit Sou... -
Biden reiterates commitment to alliances in nomination acceptance speechAug 21, 2020WASHINGTON -- US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that his election would mean that the United States will no longer cozy up to dictators, reiterating his commitment to strengt...
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