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Azerbaijan commemorates Khojaly massacre
The Azerbaijani Embassy in Seoul marked the 33rd anniversary of the Khojaly massacre, hosting a symposium on Wednesday. Remembering the victims, the embassy reiterated that massacre was carried out by Armenian forces, killing 613 Azerbaijani civilians, including 106 women and 63 children, in the tragic event of 1992. Azerbaijan views the attack as a deliberate act of genocide, referencing the 1948 UN Convention on Genocide. The massacre occurred during the 1990s Azerbaijan-Armenia war, with Arme
Feb. 28, 2025 -
First vice finance minister stresses S. Korea's economic resilience at G20 meeting
First Vice Finance Minister Kim Beom-suk has emphasized South Korea's economic resilience despite its ongoing political uncertainties during his participation in the Group of 20 ministerial meeting this year, the finance ministry said Friday. Kim also reaffirmed Seoul's efforts to establish a sustainable foundation for continued growth while attending the annual ministerial meeting, held in Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday and Thursday, on behalf of acting President Choi Sang-mok, according
Feb. 28, 2025 -
Capital, skill inflow following Hanwha's US shipyard acquisition 'very critical': Navy secretary nominee
US President Donald Trump's pick for the Navy secretary said Thursday that the inflow of capital and skill sets into the United States following South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group's acquisition of a US shipyard is "very critical." Navy Secretary nominee John Phelan made the remarks during a Senate confirmation hearing as he responded to a question by Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AL) about the need to work with US allies to use their shipbuilding capacity amid an intensifying Sino-US rivalry. "I thin
Feb. 28, 2025 -
US congressman proposes Korean Peninsula peace bill again
A US congressman said Wednesday that he has introduced a bill again to call for a formal end to the 1950-53 Korean War and a binding agreement for peace on the Korean Peninsula. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) held a press conference on the reintroduction of the "Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act," which calls on the secretary of state to submit to Congress a report on a road map for achieving a permanent peace agreement on the divided peninsula. The bill also demands that the secretary of state seek t
Feb. 27, 2025 -
US official dismisses concerns over 'Korea passing' if NK talks resume under Trump
A US State Department official has dismissed concerns that South Korea could be sidelined if the United States resumes nuclear dialogue with North Korea, suggesting Washington remains fully engaged in Korea-related issues at all levels. Kevin Kim, US deputy assistant secretary for East Asian and Pacific affairs, made the remarks as the return of President Donald Trump to the Oval Office has raised the prospect of another summit diplomacy between him and the North's leader Kim Jong-un on Pyongyan
Feb. 27, 2025 -
Senate approves Trump's pick for USTR
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm US President Donald Trump's pick for US Trade Representative, a position that will lead negotiations over tariffs and other issues with the United States' trading partners. The upper chamber approved Jamieson Greer as Trump's USTR in a 56-43 vote. Greer served as chief of staff to former USTR Robert Lighthizer during Trump's first term. He was involved in the renegotiation of the trade agreement with Canada and Mexico and other key trade issues during the fi
Feb. 27, 2025 -
Rubio says US will not 'abandon' relations with S. Korea, Japan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States will not "abandon" relations with its two East Asian treaty allies, South Korea and Japan, as he addressed a question over America's defense commitment to Taiwan. Rubio made the remarks in a Fox News interview, amid lingering concerns that under President Donald Trump's America First credo and his perceived transactional foreign policy approach, the US' security commitments to allies could weaken. "We have to be present in the In
Feb. 27, 2025 -
S. Korea, US agree to use expression, 'denuclearization of N. Korea,' not 'of Korean Peninsula': Seoul envoy
South Korea and the Trump administration have agreed to use the expression, the "denuclearization of North Korea" instead of the "denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula," Seoul's top envoy to the United States said Wednesday, as the allies have been pursuing the shared policy objective. Ambassador Cho Hyun-dong made the remarks as the White House has affirmed that President Donald Trump will pursue the "complete" denuclearization of North Korea. "As for the denuclearization expression, the pre
Feb. 27, 2025 -
S. Korea, Australia jointly host business forum on green economy in Seoul
South Korea and Australia hosted a joint forum on green businesses Wednesday in Seoul as part of efforts to bolster bilateral cooperation in clean energy and supply chains, Seoul's industry ministry said. The green economy partnership arrangement business forum took place as a follow-up measure to the EPA signed by the two countries in December, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The EPA is designed to promote cooperation between the two countries in the development of clim
Feb. 26, 2025 -
Vice FM highlights Russia-NK military ties exacerbating N. Korea's human rights situation
A South Korean vice foreign minister has emphasized that growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is further complicating the already dire human rights situation in the reclusive regime, the ministry said Wednesday. Second Vice Foreign Minister Kang In-sun made the remarks during the high-level segment of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, amid deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang with North Korea's troop deployment in support of Russia's war in
Feb. 26, 2025 -
Vice FM condemns N. Korea's troop deployment, weapons supply to Russia
Second Vice Foreign Minister Kang In-sun has denounced North Korea's troop deployment and weapons supply to Russia, stressing that such illegal activities pose a grave security threat to the international community. Kang made the remarks during the high-level session of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva on Monday, noting the North continues to violate UN sanctions with its weapons development against international efforts to promote peace. "Vice Minister Kang condemned North Korea for supp
Feb. 25, 2025 -
Trump says US is 'on time with tariffs' on Canada, Mexico
US President Donald Trump said Monday the United States is "on time" with tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as he repeated his claim that America has been "mistreated" and "taken advantage of" by its trading partners. Trump made the remarks when asked whether tariffs would be imposed on Canadian and Mexican goods when a pause on their implementation ends next month. Early this month, Trump agreed to a 30-day pause after the two countries pledged to step up efforts to prevent drug trafficking at thei
Feb. 25, 2025 -
US general not convinced S. Korea will be more secure with nuclear arms
A former US Forces Korea commander said Monday he is not convinced that South Korea will be more secure if it has its own nuclear arms, amid lingering voices calling for the Asian country to consider its own nuclear option to counter advancing North Korean threats. Vincent Brooks, who led the 28,500-strong USFK from 2016-2018, made the remarks, underscoring that America's extended deterrence commitment is an approach to preventing the use of nuclear weapons as opposed to promoting the use of nuc
Feb. 25, 2025 -
First vice finance minister to attend related G20 meeting in South Africa
First Vice Finance Minister Kim Beom-suk will attend the meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 nations in South Africa later this week, the finance ministry said Sunday. Kim is set to depart for Cape Town on Monday to participate in the G20 ministerial meeting, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, on behalf of acting President Choi Sang-mok, the ministry added. This year's ministerial meeting will be held under the theme "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainab
Feb. 23, 2025 -
FM Cho says S. Korea's global strategic value remains intact under acting presidency
South Korea's strategic value in the international community remains unchanged even under the current acting presidency amid ongoing political uncertainties sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, Foreign Minister Cho tae-yul said. Cho made the remarks in an interview with Yonhap News Agency in Johannesburg on Saturday after attending a gathering of foreign ministers of the Group of 20 nations there. "South Korea has sufficient strategic value in the international community, and this r
Feb. 23, 2025