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Tue, October 3, 2023 | 06:38

Activists take new approach to stop China from sending back N. Koreans

Activists take new approach to stop China from sending back N. Koreans

Human rights activists have been staging weekly protests in front of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Washington, D.C., urging Beijing to stop the forced repatriations of North Korean escapees back to the North.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2023-09-12 07:37

Korea favors Japan over China in reference to 3-way ties

Korea favors Japan over China in reference to 3-way ties

In recent months, the Yoon Suk Yeol administration has been increasingly using the term “Korea-Japan-China” instead of “Korea-China-Japan” to refer to trilateral relations between Korea and its two neighboring countries. During his attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related summits in Jakarta last week, President Yoon again stressed the importanc...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-09-11 16:47

Yoon vows to actively seek trilateral summit with Japan, China

Korea ready to support quake-hit Morocco: foreign ministry

Korea ready to support quake-hit Morocco: foreign ministry

Korea remains "ready to support" Morocco if the North African country requests for support over relief and rescue efforts following a devastating earthquake last week, Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday.

2023-09-11 16:35

Morocco survivors seek aid as earthquake toll passes 2,100

Peru's BAP Union docked in Busan

Peru's BAP Union docked in Busan

The Peruvian training ship BAP Union docks at the Busan International Cruise Terminal on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Peru, Sunday. The vessel will serve as Peru's mobile embassy by visiting major ports of friendly and cooperating nations for 10 months. Courtesy of Embassy of Peru

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-09-11 14:56

S. Korean, Russian foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties, regional security

S. Korean, Russian foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties, regional security

The top diplomats of South Korea and Russia held consultations to discuss regional security on the Korean Peninsula and other pending bilateral issues, Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday.

2023-09-11 11:28

Yoon returns home from trip to Indonesia, India

Yoon returns home from trip to Indonesia, India

President Yoon Suk Yeol returned home Monday after visiting Indonesia and India to attend summits involving the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Group of 20 (G20).

2023-09-11 09:19

Yoon meets with leaders of Italy, Germany, Mauritius

Yoon meets with leaders of Italy, Germany, Mauritius

President Yoon Suk Yeol held a series of bilateral meetings with the leaders of Italy, Germany and Mauritius on Sunday as he sought to expand cooperation and win support for Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan.

2023-09-10 22:05

Korea, India to boost economic ties by improving free trade agreement

Korea, India to boost economic ties by improving free trade agreement

NEW DELHI ― President Yoon Suk Yeol and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a summit in New Delhi, Sunday, and explored ways to improve their economic partnership by improving a free trade agreement Korea and India signed, known as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and lowering non-tariff barriers.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-09-10 20:53

Korea, Japan share commitment to 3-way summit involving China

Korea, Uzbekistan seek stronger ties on supply chains, overall economy

Korea, Uzbekistan seek stronger ties on supply chains, overall economy

Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo met with Uzbekistan's foreign minister Sunday and discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation on energy, key minerals, defense, and a wider range of economic and industry fields, Han's office said.

2023-09-10 20:10

Korea to work closely with Morocco for support over devastating quake

Korea to work closely with Morocco for support over devastating quake

Korea's foreign ministry said Sunday it will closely cooperate with Morocco and the international community to provide necessary support for the North African country over a massive earthquake.

2023-09-10 19:45

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