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Trump wins US election, foreshadows policy shift
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Changing K-pop stars: idols begin to speak out
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Allies face test with return of Trump’s transactional diplomacy
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North Korean leader may seek another summit with Trump, but chances for deal seen as slimmer
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Yoon congratulates Trump
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South Korean won tumbles after Trump wins US presidential election
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Korea on alert over reshaped global economy during Trump's 2nd term
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As Suneung nears, 'magic pills' lure test takers, but experts warn of risks
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‘Trump may seek surprise NK deal at expense of Seoul’
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Yoon apologizes but denies wife's role in state affairs
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S. Korea, China in final stage of talks on FM Cho's visit to Beijing
BEIJING -- South Korea and China are in the final stage of talks to set up a visit to Beijing by Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul that will make him the first South Korean foreign minister to visit the Chinese capital in more than six years, an official said Monday. The senior official at South Korea's Embassy in Beijing made the remark to South Korean correspondents, noting that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi invited Cho to visit China when they held phone talks in February. "The two co
May 6, 2024
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S. Korea to participate in US-led cyber exercise this week
South Korea's Cyber Operations Command will participate in a US-led multinational cyber exercise this week to strengthen its capabilities to counter malicious cyber activities, Seoul's defense ministry said Sunday, amid growing security threats from North Korea. Nine personnel from the South's military will join the Cyber Flag exercise to be held from Sunday through Saturday (local time) in the US state of Virginia, according to the defense ministry. The online exercise is designe
May 5, 2024
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S. Korea, China, Japan in talks to hold trilateral summit May 26-27: official
South Korea is in final consultations with China and Japan to hold a long-stalled trilateral summit of their leaders on May 26 and 27, according to the foreign ministry on Saturday. "South Korea, Japan and China agreed to hold the summit at the earliest date convenient for all sides," an official at the ministry said. "We have been in consultations with Japan and China as the current chair country." Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese Premier Li Qiang are expect
May 4, 2024
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Missing S. Korean traveler in Paris found safe after 2 weeks
A South Korean reported to have been missing for over two weeks while traveling in Paris was found alive and unharmed, ministry officials said Saturday. The South Korean Embassy in France said they were able to identify the whereabouts of the missing 30-year-old male, identified only as Kim. He is reportedly safe, the embassy said, though it did not provide further details as per the family's request. Kim flew into France from India around April 17 but disappeared on April 19, a day after m
May 4, 2024
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S. Korea, US share need for joint response to China's solar panel excess capacity
Senior diplomats from South Korea and the United States discussed the need for a joint response to potential ramifications from overcapacity in China's solar industry during their talks on energy security in Houston, Texas this week, a Seoul official said Friday. South Korea's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs Kim Hee-sang made the remarks as he and US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt led the 10th Energy Security Dialogue on Tues
May 4, 2024
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Lawmakers express woes over Japan's actions against Naver
Lawmakers denounced Japan's actions against South Korea's top internet portal operator as "excessive," saying they potentially throw cold water on the improving bilateral relations, and urged Japan on Friday to quickly and wisely resolve a simmering row over Japan's demand for South Korea's internet platform operator to reduce its presence in Japan's most popular mobile messenger app. Tokyo demanded LY Corp., the operator of Line, the most widely used messenger
May 3, 2024
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S. Korea, Japan, China agree to create new financing facility against regional crises
South Korea, China and Japan agreed Friday to reinforce the regional financial safety net, along with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, by launching a new financing facility program meant to extend greater support in case of a financial crisis, Seoul's finance ministry said. The agreement was made during a trilateral meeting of South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, Japan's Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and China's Finance Minister Liu Kun held
May 3, 2024
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[From the Scene] Uzbekistan pursues economic reforms to attract foreign investment
TASHKENT-- Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has pledged to enhance foreign investment through wide-ranging economic reforms, including the implementation of new investment laws specifically designed for foreign investors. At the third edition of the Tashkent International Investment Forum on Thursday, Mirziyoyev delineated Uzbekistan's comprehensive economic reforms aimed at ensuring that "every entrepreneur feels free and confident" in the country. "Our main g
May 3, 2024
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
The South Korean government has raised its terror alert level from the lowest to the third-highest in its four-tier system, specifically targeting five overseas diplomatic missions, in light of intelligence indicating potential terror threats from North Korea. The announcement was made Thursday by the Foreign Ministry and the Office for Government Policy Coordination following a meeting convened under the National Counter Terrorism Center. The purpose of the meeting was to "assess the count
May 2, 2024
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Trump rekindles criticism: US forces defending 'wealthy' S. Korea 'free of charge'
Former US President Donald Trump has criticized South Korea's contribution to US Forces expenses, claiming they were "free of charge," and scrutinized the Biden administration's defense cost-sharing talks with South Korea. "I want South Korea to treat us properly," Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election in November, said during his interview with Time magazine released Tuesday. Trump reiterated his long-standing personal belief
May 1, 2024
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S. Korea discussed possible participation in AUKUS Pillar 2 with Australia: defense minister
South Korea's potential participation in part of the AUKUS security partnership was among the agenda items it discussed with Australia during a "two plus two" meeting among their foreign and defense chiefs Wednesday, the Korean defense minister said. Defense Minister Shin Won-sik made the remark during a joint press conference, noting that his country's possible participation in the minilateral security partnership, comprising Australia, Britain and the United States, will co
May 1, 2024
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[Photo News] Korea-Arab Society unveils logos for Oman, Qatar ties with Korea
The Korea-Arab Society released logos selected through a contest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of South Korea's diplomatic ties with Oman and Qatar. The contest garnered 140 submissions from participants in Korea, Oman and Qatar over three weeks. The selected logos will be used for events throughout 2024, honoring the diplomatic ties between Korea and Oman, and Korea and Qatar, according to the organization. (Korea-Arab Society)
April 30, 2024
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[Photo News]Ausbildung Graduation
AUSBILDUNG GRADUATION Trainees receive Ausbildung certificates at the 3rd Ausbildung Graduation Ceremony held at the Plaza Hotel in Seoul on Friday. The certificates are issued by the German Federal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) and the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) as part of a program blending practical industry training and theoretical education. The program had approximately 470 trainees and 280 trainers currently enrolled across 145 service centers. A tota
April 30, 2024
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[Contribution] Celebrating 32 years of Tajikistan-Korea friendship
By Salohiddin Kirom, Tajikistan's ambassador to South Korea April 27 marked the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Korea. Under the astute leadership of President Emomali Rahmon, Tajikistan has witnessed remarkable progress and development since its independence. The country has established a robust political and legal foundation, fostering stability and prosperity. Tajikistan's international standing has
April 30, 2024
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Korea can bridge Global West, South: ex-UN Undersecretary-General
South Korea could play an instrumental role in connecting the Global West and the South with its strong commitment to international cooperation and overseas assistance funds for developing countries, former UN Undersecretary-General Kim Won-soo at the CQ Forum in Seoul. Speaking at the CQ Forum in Seoul held last week, Kim said Korea was in a position to address fragmentation, skepticism and uncertainty in the world order, referring to its leading role in hosting a series of summits on contentio
April 30, 2024
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S. Korea to issue travel ban on Haiti amid intensifying gang violence
South Korea will impose a travel ban on Haiti next month due to increasing safety concerns as gang violence is escalating in the Caribbean nation, the foreign ministry has said. The Level 4 travel advisory, the highest of the four-scale system, will go into effect Wednesday, and it will be applied to all areas of the island nation, the ministry said. The ministry cited the security situation in Haiti that has recently worsened due to the deadly attacks led by a gang coalition and the leadership
April 30, 2024
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S. Korea, Africa craft vision statement for first-ever summit
High-ranking officials from South Korea and Africa convened Monday to deliberate on a pivotal vision statement, aimed at fostering a better-structured and strengthened partnership between the two sides. The statement is poised to be unveiled as the defining outcome of the first-ever Korea-Africa summit in South Korea. The Senior Officials' Meeting in preparation for the two-day summit on June 4 and 5 took place in Seoul, with resident and nonresident ambassadors and high-level representativ
April 29, 2024
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[Bridge to Africa] Tanzania marks Independence Day, lauds Korea’s support
The Tanzanian Embassy celebrated the country's 60th Independence Day while lauding Korea’s unwavering support over the years on Friday. The occasion marked the formation of the United Republic of Tanzania on April 26, 1964, when Tanganyika and Zanzibar united to form a single nation. Tanganyika gained independence from British rule in December 1961, followed by Zanzibar’s freedom through a revolution on Jan. 12, 1964. "Tanzania" symbolizes the unity between the mainlan
April 29, 2024
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Latvia celebrates 20th anniversary of EU, NATO membership
Latvia on Wednesday commemorated the 20th anniversary of its European Union and NATO memberships with a salon concert and business briefing. Delivering welcoming remarks at the event, Latvian Ambassador to Korea Aris Vigants introduced the progress made by Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania over the past decade, highlighting political systems and economic reform, particularly in shedding the remnants of the Soviet occupation. “Nobody is perfect, but at least we can always strive for perfection,
April 29, 2024
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S. Korea, Cuba agree to open diplomatic missions
South Korea and Cuba have agreed to open diplomatic missions in each other's countries, Seoul's foreign ministry said Sunday, as a follow-up step to the establishment of their diplomatic relations earlier this year. A South Korean delegation, led by Song Si-jin, director general for planning and management at the foreign ministry, visited Havana from Wednesday through Saturday and discussed efforts to open the missions with Cuban officials, the ministry said in a release. "The t
April 28, 2024