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US won’t renew sanctions waivers for importing Iranian oil
Strong earthquake shakes areas north of Philippine capital
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Ex-President Park receives medical assessment for stay of execution request

Apr 21, 2019 International

No Koreans reported killed or injured in Sri Lanka bombings: embassy

No South Korean nationals were reported killed or injured in the deadly bombings in the Sri Lankan capital and two other towns on Easter Sunday, the Korean embassy in the South Asian country said.As many as 129 churchgoers and hotel guests were reportedly killed and some 250 others were wounded in the blasts that rocked St. Anthony's Shrine and three hotels in Colombo and two other churches in Negombo and Batticaloa.Local police are still investigating who is behind the bombings, although suicid

S. Korea temporarily withdraws embassy staff from Tripoli amid fighting

South Korea has temporarily pulled out its embassy staff from the Libyan capital of Tripoli amid escalating violence in the conflict-laden country, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday.Due to "drastically worsening security conditions," the ministry moved all embassy personnel, including Ambassador Choi Sung-soo, to Tunisia on Friday morning (local time), it said in a text message sent to reporters. (Reuters=Yonhap)The ministry added that four South Korean residents in Libya decided to remain t

Apr 12, 2019
International
S. Korean, US first ladies to hold one-on-one luncheon this week

The first ladies of South Korea and the United States plan to hold a one-on-one luncheon in Washington this week on the sidelines of the Seoul-Washington summit, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday.South Korean first lady Kim Jung-sook is scheduled to head to Washington on Wednesday to accompany her husband, President Moon Jae-in, for a two-day visit there. (Yonhap)On Thursday (Washington time) at the White House, first lady Kim plans to attend a one-on-one luncheon to be hosted

Apr 9, 2019
International
S. Korea emerges as most favorite destination for Vietnamese women: survey

South Korea emerged as the most favorite destination among Vietnamese women, according to a survey released Monday.The survey, conducted by the Ho Chi Minh City-based market research firm Q&Me in March with 1,200 adults, showed that 20 percent of the respondents chose South Korea as their favorite country to visit, with Japan topping the list of favorite countries at 24 percent. (Yonhap)In the survey, however, 23 percent of all the female respondents said they prefer to visit South Korea, making

Apr 8, 2019
International
UN chief vows continued support for Korea peace process

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reaffirmed his support for South Korea's push for denuclearization and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday.In talks with Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha in New York on Thursday (local time), he pointed out that both North Korea and the United States have expressed their willingness for dialogue despite their no-deal Hanoi summit.He said the UN will provide continued support so that South Korea's peace efforts will

Mar 29, 2019
International
China to reopen Ahn Jung-geun memorial hall at Harbin Station: source

The Chinese city of Harbin plans to reopen the memorial hall for renowned Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun at its renovated main railway station during the first half of this year, a source here said Monday.According to the source, the Chinese authorities have recently expressed such an intention to the South Korean government, which had made several inquiries about the issue.Ahn's memorial hall was built at Harbin Station in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, in January 2014 to commemorate

Mar 25, 2019
International
Taekwondo adopted as part of regular school curriculum in Honduras

Taekwondo, a Korean martial art, has been adopted as a part of the regular curriculum at public elementary schools in Honduras, diplomats said.A ceremony was held at an elementary school in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of the first regular taekwondo class in Latin America, they said. (Yonhap)About 150 people, including taekwondo teachers, students and parents, attended the ceremony jointly organized by the South Korean Embassy, Kukkiwon and Honduras' e

Feb 19, 2019
International
S. Korean fishing ship seized by Russian border guard: ministry

A South Korean fishing vessel with 11 people on board has been seized by Russian authorities, Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday.Russia's border guard caught the 69-ton ship on charges of illegal fishing at around 5:30 a.m. (Seoul time) Sunday and informed the government of the seizure through the consulate general in Vladivostok a day later, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Yonhap)A total of 11 people, including five South Korean nationals, were aboard the ship, which remains d

Feb 18, 2019
International
US think tank launches first-ever Korea program

An American think tank founded by former President Richard Nixon has launched its first-ever Korea program to enhance the public discourse on issues related to the peninsula. The Center for the National Interest, based in Washington, recently established the Korean Studies program under the leadership of Harry Kazianis, an expert on the Koreas and formerly the think tank's director of defense studies. "The reason I launched this program is simple," Kazianis told Yonhap News Agency Friday.

Jan 26, 2019
International
Korean-American Andy Kim named to US House Armed Services Committee

The US House Armed Services Committee formerly announced the members for the 116th congress on Wednesday, including second generation Korean-American Rep. Andy Kim (Democrat-New Jersey) in the roster. Andy Kim (AP)Kim will serve in the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats & Capabilities, responsible for dealing with defense and joint enabling activities, intelligence support and strategic communications, according to committee Chairman Adam Smith.“I’m honored to have been selected to

Jan 25, 2019
International
Korean worker in Indonesia found dead

A South Korean man working in Indonesia was found dead at his home earlier this week, apparently murdered, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.The man in his 50s had participated in the construction of a plant in the southern region of Kalimantan. (Tribun News=Yonhap)When discovered on Monday, his body was dotted with wounds.Given the condition of the site, local police believe he may have been murdered, according to the ministry.The South Korean Embassy in Jakarta has requested that Indones

Jan 23, 2019
International
S. Korea condemns bomb attack in Colombia

The South Korean government on Friday strongly denounced the latest terrorist attack in Colombia, reiterating its support for efforts to root out terrorism.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also sent a message of condolence for the victims and their families. (Yonhap)"Our government's firm stance is that terror should be eradicated as an inhumane crime that can be justified under no circumstances," it said.Seoul will continue to participate in the global fight against terrorism, it

Jan 18, 2019
International
Trump names Korean-American woman as USAID assistant administrator

The US President Donald Trump has named Mina Chang, a 32-year-old Korean-American who heads an international relief organization, as the assistant administrator of the United States Agency for International Development. Mina Chang (right) stands next to former US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. This photo was published on Mina Chang`s official Facebook on Nov. 12, 2015.According to a report by a Korea-American media outlet Thursday, Trump has requested the US Senate’s confirmation of the nom

Jan 18, 2019
International
Earthquake rattles southwest Japan, no damage reported

TOKYO -- An earthquake shook southwestern Japan on Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami watch was lifted within an hour. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake measured a preliminary magnitude 5.0, rattling the Fukuoka, Nagasaki and Kumamoto areas in the southwest of the main island of Kyushu. A staff of West Japan Railway Company updates the operation information for stranded passengers as an earthquake stopped and delayed some train services at JR Haka

Jan 3, 2019
International
Ministry says no reports of S. Korean casualties in Indonesia's deadly tsunami

The foreign ministry said Sunday that there have been no reports of South Korean casualties from the tsunami that hit coastal areas of Indonesia around the Sunda Strait a day earlier.Reports said that at least 43 people were dead and another 584 injured due to the tsunami on Saturday night. A local walks near her damaged house hit by tsunami at Tanjung Lesung district in Pandeglang, Banten province, Indonesia, December 23, 2018 (Yonhap)"There were some South Korean travelers who escaped to highe

Dec 23, 2018
International

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