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US sanctions 2 N. Korean entities over labor exportsJan 15, 2020The United States on Tuesday sanctioned two North Korean entities, including one based in China, for involvement in North Korean labor exports in violation of international sanctions. The US Treasur... -
Pompeo calls for collective efforts to safeguard Strait of Hormuz: Seoul officialJan 15, 2020US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday called for collective efforts to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, a South Korean official said, suggesting that Washington seeks increased commitments from... -
Trump sends congratulatory message for Korean American DayJan 14, 2020LOS ANGELES -- US President Donald Trump on Monday sent a congratulatory message for Korean American Day, noting the contributions Korean Americans have made to the country, the South Korean consulat... -
US keeps S. Korea on list of countries to monitor for currency practicesJan 14, 2020WASHINGTON -- The United States said Monday it is keeping South Korea on a list of countries to monitor for currency practices. The US Treasury Department published the decision in a semiannual repo... -
Kang to discuss troop dispatch, N. Korea with Pompeo in USJan 13, 2020South Korea’s Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha left for the US on Monday to discuss outstanding issues between the two allies, including the possibility of dispatching troops to the Middle East and st... -
S. Korea, US make some progress in defense cost talks: Seoul's negotiatorJan 13, 2020South Korea and the United States have made progress "to some extent" in their negotiations for determining Seoul's share of the costs for stationing American troops here, Seoul's chief negotiator sa... -
Seoul to launch electronic travel authorization for foreign visitorsJan 11, 2020South Korea plans to launch an electronic travel authorization (ETA) system for foreign visitors next year, following the parliament's approval of a relevant law early this week, the Ministry of Just... -
Ministry lodges protest over Iranian envoy's reported mention of possible end of Seoul-Tehran tiesJan 11, 2020The foreign ministry has called in Iran's top envoy in South Korea to lodge a protest over his reported remarks hinting at the possibility that Tehran could sever ties with Seoul should it send troop... -
US Senate unanimously adopts resolution on importance of alliance with S. KoreaJan 11, 2020The United States Senate unanimously adopted a resolution this week recognizing the importance of the US alliance with South Korea, Congress' website showed Friday. The resolution, introduced in Apr... -
S. Korea asks China for info on virus suspected of causing pneumonia-like illnessJan 10, 2020South Korea's public safety and health agency on Friday asked China to provide information on the new type of coronavirus that is suspected of having caused pneumonia-like illness in recent weeks. T... -
Moon’s security adviser meets Trump, US and Japanese counterpartsJan 10, 2020Trump's birthday wishes to NK leader relayed through Seoul -
Foreign minister vows to put citizens, national interest firstJan 10, 2020South Korea’s top diplomat vowed to put citizens and the national interest first in dealing with a range of security issues, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “Since the beginning o... -
FM says US, Korea could differ on troop dispatch to Strait of HormuzJan 9, 2020Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo next week in San Francisco -
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