North Korea says treaty with Russia ‘essential legal weapon’ for stability

North Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Russia, describing their treaty on a “comprehensive strategic partnership” as an “essential legal weapon” for securing strategic stability, as the two countries marked the second anniversary of the pact. In an article titled “The power of the DPRK-Russia alliance is being demonstrated more strongly,” Rodong Sinmun on Friday said that their ties have strengthened through the treaty that provides “a powerful legal framewor

2026-06-19 13:57:28:00

'Zombies' and 'alien language': main opposition infighting continues

Internal friction in the main opposition People Power Party continues to escalate as more calls for a leadership overhaul are met with pointed fingers. Former lawmaker Yang Hyang-ja — who now sits on the People Power Party’s supreme council — called for the party’s leadership to take responsibility for the local election results and to resign. “The majority of the public and (party’s) supporters likely expected all leadership to step down after the election results,” Yang said at a People Power

2026-06-15 16:40:24:00

Parents can now renew minors’ passports online

Parents and legal guardians in South Korea and overseas can apply online to renew passports for children under 18 starting Friday, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday. The online passport renewal service is currently available through the Government24 portal and the Overseas Koreans 365 Civil Service Portal, but only for Korean nationals 18 and older. Minors had been excluded because of difficulties in verifying the status of their legal representatives. The ministry said it worked with the Minis

2026-06-11 15:13:33:00

US approves $292 million sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to South Korea

The United States has approved the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to South Korea in a deal worth an estimated $292 million, the US Department of State said Tuesday. The proposed sale includes 70 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, as well as two guidance sections. The package also includes missile containers, control equipment, spare parts, technical support, logistics services and other equipment needed to operate and maintain the weapons system. RTX Corp., formerly Rayt

2026-06-11 14:55:28:00

Lee vows to pursue crimes against Koreans overseas after arrest of suspect in 2016 Philippines murder case

President Lee Jae-myung said Wednesday that South Korea will continue to pursue crimes committed against its citizens overseas, following the arrest of a former Filipino police officer suspected of masterminding the 2016 kidnapping and murder of Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo. “No matter where in the world a crime is committed against our people, we will track it to the end and ensure that those responsible face appropriate consequences,” Lee wrote in a Facebook post titled “There are no borders

2026-06-10 15:31:15:00

Lee congratulates Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving prime minister in Korean, Hindi X post

President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving prime minister of India, the world’s largest democracy, in a message posted on X in Korean and Hindi. “Prime Minister Modi, I sincerely congratulate you on becoming the longest-serving prime minister of India, the world’s largest democracy,” Lee wrote. Lee said Modi had played an important role over many years in leading India’s growth and development and in raising the country’

2026-06-10 15:17:55:00

S. Korea-Jordan economic, trade cooperation agreement takes effect

South Korea’s economic and trade cooperation agreement with Jordan has gone into effect, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. The agreement between the governments of the Republic of Korea and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as they are formally known, respectively, on economic and trade cooperation entered into force on June 9, according to the ministry. The pact provides a basic framework for comprehensive economic cooperation between the two countries, covering a wide range of areas including

2026-06-09 15:52:45:00

South Korea, Mongolia hold first vice foreign ministers’ strategic dialogue

South Korea and Mongolia held their first vice foreign ministers’ strategic dialogue in Ulaanbaatar on Monday, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo met with his Mongolian counterpart, Gombosuren Amartuvshin, for the inaugural session, during which the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Park called for joint efforts to help improve the lives of people in both countries in practical ways through cooperation in area

2026-06-09 14:53:11:00

South Korea, Bolivia discuss ways to expand economic, trade cooperation

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held talks Monday with Bolivian counterpart Fernando Hugo Aramayo Carrasco to discuss key bilateral issues, areas of cooperation and international affairs, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. During the meeting, Cho emphasized the need for South Korea and Bolivia to further develop the friendly and cooperative ties they have built since establishing diplomatic relations in 1965. Noting the two countries’ complementary trade structures, Cho said there is

2026-06-09 14:28:21:00

Military Manpower Administration launches English chatbot service for overseas conscripts

South Korea’s Military Manpower Administration said Monday it has launched an English-language information service through its chatbot to improve access to military service-related information for those who have difficulty communicating in Korean. The chatbot, named “Ara,” provides round-the-clock online consultations and support across all areas of military administration, including physical examinations for conscription, enlistment and reserve force training. The service had previously only be

2026-06-08 17:07:46:00