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Seoul calls for ‘genuine efforts’ from Tokyo to restore dignity of victimsJan 24, 2021South Korea on Saturday called on Japan to make “genuine efforts” to heal the wounds and restore the dignity of the women who were forced into sex slavery during World War II, after Seoul’s recent co... -
S. Korean, US defense chiefs reaffirm alliance in phone talksJan 24, 2021South Korea's Defense Minister Suh Wook held telephone talks Sunday with newly confirmed US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, where the two reaffirmed the importance of their alliance and agreed to clo... -
Japanese FM says Tokyo won't appeal Seoul court ruling over wartime sexual slaveryJan 22, 2021The Japanese government will not appeal a Seoul court order to compensate South Korean women who were forced to work in military brothels during World War II, its foreign minister said Friday. Toshi... -
S. Korean, Costa Rican leaders discuss partnerships on coronavirus, green projectsJan 22, 2021South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his Costa Rican counterpart, Carlos Alvarado, had phone discussions Friday on the COVID-19 pandemic and other major issues including efforts to promote a green ... -
Foreign ministry hails Biden's pledge to strengthen alliancesJan 21, 2021The foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed new US President Joe Biden’s pledge to strengthen alliances, saying it will work with Washington to that end and seek an early summit between the two countri... -
FM Kang vows strong ties with Biden admin for denuclearization and peaceJan 19, 2021Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha on Tuesday vowed to strengthen the alliance with US under the incoming Joe Biden administration to achieve denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula. She mad... -
Outgoing US envoy meets PM, expresses hope to play role in advancing allianceJan 18, 2021Outgoing US Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris on Monday paid a farewell courtesy call on Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun and expressed his wish to play a role in advancing the bilateral alliance b... -
Seoul's new envoy to Tokyo committed to "political" solution to historical conflictsJan 17, 2021New South Korean Ambassador to Japan Kang Chang-il on Sunday stressed his commitment to exploring "political" solutions to a set of historical conflicts between the two countries and fostering a "fut... -
Diplomats of S. Korea, Japan hold video talks amid tensions on wartime sexual slavery rulingJan 15, 2021Diplomats of South Korea and Japan held video talks Friday to discuss a recent Seoul court ruling ordering Tokyo to compensate victims of its wartime sexual slavery and other pending issues, the fore... -
Ministry replaces top envoy to Nigeria amid probe into alleged unfair hiringJan 15, 2021The foreign ministry appointed a new ambassador to Nigeria on Friday, replacing the former envoy under a probe over alleged misconduct in the hiring of an ex-embassy employee. Kim Young-chae, who pr... -
Seoul's top nuke envoy holds phone talks with Biegun after NK party congressJan 15, 2021Noh Kyu-duk, South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator, spoke by phone with US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun on Friday and discussed North Korea issues following a key party congress in the c... -
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[Contribution] The boys and the frogs: How can Biden stop NK from being ‘stoned’Jan 14, 2021It is time to pursue a drastic change of thought, action and strategy to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue and turn North Korea into a pro-US ally. -
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[Newsmaker] Vice FM calls for Qatar's support for release of seized S. Korean ship, crewJan 14, 2021First Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-kun called for Qatar's support for the swift release of a South Korean ship and its crew detained by Iran during his meetings with top Doha officials this week, ... -
Kurt Campbell picked to guide Biden's Asia policy: reportJan 14, 2021US President-elect Joe Biden has picked Kurt Campbell, an assistant secretary of state under former President Barack Obama's administration, to lead his Asia policy, including strategy on China, acco... -
Outgoing US Amb. Harris says S. Korea, US are 'friends, partners, allies and family'Jan 13, 2021US Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris will leave office next week, his spokesperson said Wednesday, a departure that will coincide with the change of government in Washington. Harris, who took o...
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