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Sun, January 17, 2021 | 09:06
Korea, Japan urged to take next steps after court ruling
Korea, Japan urged to take next steps after court ruling
After a Korean local court's recent ruling ordered the Japanese government to compensate 12 surviving South Korean victims of wartime sex slavery by paying 100 million won ($91,000) to each, concerns have been raised that the ruling has left little room for the governments of the two countries in terms of what they could do to improve the worsening relations.
Jung Da-min | 2021-01-15 17:10
Gov't replaces top envoy to Nigeria amid unfair hiring investigation
Gov't replaces top envoy to Nigeria amid unfair hiring investigation
The foreign ministry appointed a new ambassador to Nigeria on Friday, replacing the former envoy under a probe over alleged misconduct in the hiring of an ex-embassy employee. Kim Young-chae, who previously served as the special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, will head the mission in the African country, according to a ministry release.
2021-01-15 11:35
Biden's pick for Asia policy likely to seek stronger regional alliances to check China
Biden's pick for Asia policy likely to seek stronger regional alliances to check China
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's selection of a former diplomat for Asia policy signals his intention to reinforce cooperation among South Korea, Japan and other allies in the region under a closer-knit alliance network to keep an assertive China in check, analysts said Thursday.
2021-01-14 13:33
Vice FM calls for Qatar's support for release of seized Korean ship, crew
Vice FM calls for Qatar's support for release of seized Korean ship, crew
First Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-kun called for Qatar's support for the swift release of a South Korean ship and its crew detained by Iran during his meetings with top Doha officials this week, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday. Choi made the appeal when he met separately with Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, deputy prime minister and foreign minister, ...
2021-01-14 10:28
Korea, Iran poles apart over tanker seizure, frozen assets
Korea, Iran poles apart over tanker seizure, frozen assets
Korea and Iran remain far apart over the release of a Korean oil tanker and its crewmembers, with First Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-kun leaving Tehran, Tuesday, without any deal despite a series of meetings with senior Iranian officials, including the foreign minister and its central bank chief.
Kang Seung-woo | 2021-01-13 15:33
Moon struggling to find breakthrough in ties with Japan
Moon struggling to find breakthrough in ties with Japan
One of the more noticeable differences in Moon's New Year address, Monday, compared to the one in 2020 was the reduced focus on international relations, particularly regarding Japan. The Korean leader's reference to the neighboring country only contained a few words - “striving for forward-looking relations.” The New Year address came as Moon has been dealt with an additional...
Do Je-hae | 2021-01-12 17:31
  • Court ruling to hamper Moon's plan for Olympic diplomacy in Tokyo
Prospects appear murky for early release of seized South Korean oil tanker in Iran
Prospects appear murky for early release of seized South Korean oil tanker in Iran
The prospects for the early release of a South Korean oil tanker and its sailors seized by Iran appeared murky Tuesday, as Tehran's emphasis on a judicial process over the vessel's alleged oil pollution has dampened Seoul's hope for a diplomatic solution.
2021-01-12 16:57
Iran warns against interference over seized South Korean ship
Iran warns against interference over seized South Korean ship
Iran warned Monday its seizure of a South Korean tanker in the Gulf must not be politicized, after the US and France urged the Islamic republic to release the ship.
2021-01-11 20:29
  • Iranian diplomat blames Korea's lack of political will for frozen assets: report
Moon underlines last-minute diplomacy with North Korea in New Year speech
Moon underlines last-minute diplomacy with North Korea in New Year speech
President Moon Jae-in underlined an unwavering commitment to his peace process on the Korean Peninsula by improving relations with North Korea, Monday, despite rising concerns over a possible continued deadlock in both inter-Korean and U.S.-North Korea relations under the incoming Joe Biden administration. In a 27-minute New Year speech, President Moon said he would sit down ...
Do Je-hae | 2021-01-11 17:07
  • North Korean leader seeks to build party-centered regime
Korea to send vessel for search operation on Indonesian plane crash
Korea to send vessel for search operation on Indonesian plane crash
South Korea said Monday it has sent a research vessel to waters near Jakarta to join the ongoing operation to search for victims of a deadly plane crash. The 12-ton research vessel, set to arrive at the scene later in the day, will utilize high-end equipment to carry out underwater search operations, according to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
2021-01-11 15:57
  • Indonesia intensifies search for crashed plane's black boxes
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