The Korea Herald

‘Australia, Korea kindred middle powers’

Oct 23, 2017

“Therefore increasing our strategic and defense cooperation is vital, especially given that we share so many similarities, such as respect for democracy, human rights, the rule of law and the international law, as freely trading nations.”
‘Poland lends help on denuclearization, marketization’

Oct 23, 2017

“Our government conveys a very clear message to the world, urging all actors to respect international laws,” the journalist-turned-official said, adding the issue applies not only to the Korean peninsula but eastern Ukraine near Poland.
Two Koreas' diplomats to attend Russian forum this week

Oct 19, 2017

South Korea's foreign ministry said Thursday it will dispatch a director general-level official to an international forum on nonproliferation in Moscow this week, in which a key North Korean diplomat...
Senior diplomats of S. Korea, US discuss alliance, NK issues

Oct 18, 2017

A senior South Korean foreign ministry official expressed hope on Wednesday that talks with his US counterpart will build the "foundation" for better bilateral ties going forward. South Korea's Vice...
‘Sarang, celebration of India’s cultural wonders in Korea’

Oct 16, 2017

As the third annual installment celebrating thriving ties with Korea, the Indian Embassy in Seoul will organize a string of events from Friday to Nov. 18 across the country in collaboration with the ...
Sudan hails end of sanctions, readies global engagement

Oct 16, 2017

The government and people of Sudan welcome the United States’ decision on Oct. 6 to permanently revoke the decadeslong sanctions placed on the country, which is expected to pave the way for its globa...
‘Iraq opposes Kurdish independence vote’

Oct 16, 2017

By Iraqi Ambassador to Korea Wadee Al Batti The international community has rightfully acknowledged the illegitimacy of the referendum for Iraqi Kurdistan on Sept. 25 and refused its results, while ...
‘South Australia gateway to business Down Under’

Oct 16, 2017

Owing to the vast geography and historical legacy, Australian states have retained sizeable powers and freedoms from the national government since Australia became a federation of colonies in 1901. ...
US Embassy approaches Seoul parliament over Trump speech: source

Oct 16, 2017

The US Embassy in Seoul recently sounded out South Korea's parliament about a possible speech by President Donald Trump at the National Assembly during his visit here next month, a source said Monday...
PM to make first overseas trip to Greece, Bulgaria next week

Oct 16, 2017

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon will visit Greece and Bulgaria next week in his first overseas trip since taking office to attend a torch-lighting ceremony for the PyeongChang Olympics and to discuss ways...
Korea to provide assistance to hurricane-hit Caribbean countries

Oct 16, 2017

South Korea plans to provide $550,000 worth of humanitarian assistance to four Caribbean countries recently hit by multiple deadly hurricanes, the foreign ministry said Monday. (AFP-Yonhap) The ass...
Korea, Guatemala to discuss closer cooperation

Oct 11, 2017

Senior foreign ministry officials of South Korea and Guatemala will have a policy coordination meeting this week to discuss cooperation in various areas, including trade, economy and consular affairs...
Korea to provide $2m in humanitarian aid to hurricane-hit US

Oct 10, 2017

South Korea said Tuesday that it will provide $2 million in humanitarian assistance to regions in the United States recently hit hard by massive hurricanes. "We expect this assistance will help stab...
Korea's amb. to China voices optimism THAAD feud will be resolved

Oct 10, 2017

BEIJING -- South Korea's new ambassador to China said Tuesday that consensus is growing that the ongoing dispute over a US missile defense called THAAD is "not desirable" for their bilateral ties. "...
Uzbekistan committed to bolstering Afghanistan security

Oct 9, 2017

By Mustafaev Bakhtiyor Rustamovich, head of the department at Uzbekistan’s Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies. Resolving Afghanistan’s internal struggle remains one of the key issues in en...