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Wed, July 15, 2020 | 04:42

Diplomacy at the heart & aftermath of the COVID-19 global tragedy

Diplomacy at the heart & aftermath of the COVID-19 global tragedy

Former British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, once said “a pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” And before him, the French statesman, Napoleon Bonaparte, said “China is a sleeping giant. Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will move the world.”

2020-04-06 13:16

S. Korean diplomat charged with sexual assault in New Zealand: report

The diplomat is suspected of assaulting a staff member at the South Korean Embassy in Wellington three times in late 2017, according to the New Zealand Herald. The warrant was issued on Feb. 28.

2020-04-04 10:41

Korea, US tentatively agree to defense cost-sharing deal

Korea, US tentatively agree to defense cost-sharing deal

Korea and the United States have tentatively reached an agreement on how to share the costs of maintaining the 28,500-strong U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) here, according to a government source, Wednesday, when half of the Korean staff at U.S. military bases here went on unpaid leave due to a lapse in the deal to cover their wages. In addition, the source said the deal, also known...

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-04-01 16:58

Korea voices regret over racist attack on Korean in Australia

Korea voices regret over racist attack on Korean in Australia

The foreign ministry expressed regret to Australia's ambassador to Seoul, Friday, after a South Korean citizen was assaulted in southern Australia in an apparent racist attack over the coronavirus. In the southern city of Albany, a local woman reportedly assaulted a Korean man March 15, after telling him to stop moving around and stay at home in what was believed to be an att...

2020-03-28 10:03

Korea increases presence in global health crisis

Korea increases presence in global health crisis

Korea is gaining international attention amid the global health crisis, becoming an example of success in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The latest case showing the nation's elevated status was acknowledged during the G20 summit, held through an unprecedented 100-minute special video conference on Thursday night, following President Moon Jae-in's proposal for the...

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-03-27 20:37

[Exclusive] Korea to evacuate 150 nationals from Hungary

[Exclusive] Korea to evacuate 150 nationals from Hungary

The Korean and Hungarian governments, and SK Innovation are working together to bring some 150 Koreans stranded in Hungary back home on a chartered flight, according to the company officials, Friday. The cooperation has come about as the firm plans to send about 300 staff members to Hungary on a chartered flight as part of the ongoing construction of an additional electric ve...

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-03-27 18:13

Korea seeks furlough answer for USFK Korean workers

Korea seeks furlough answer for USFK Korean workers

As the deadline nears, the stalled defense cost-sharing talks between Korea and the United States have left Korean staff at U.S. military bases here on the brink of taking unpaid leave.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-03-25 15:43

Korea files strong protest over Japan's approval of school texts laying claims to Dokdo

Korea files strong protest over Japan's approval of school texts laying claims to Dokdo

The foreign ministry issued a strong protest Tuesday after Japan authorized new school textbooks renewing territorial claims to South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo.

2020-03-25 09:53

Government in dilemma over charter flights

Government in dilemma over charter flights

The government faces a quandary over whether to send charter flights to retrieve Koreans from coronavirus-hit countries amid growing calls for a rescue. Some Koreans who reside in countries that have currently suspended direct flights to Korea due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are calling on the government to arrange charter flights despite having alternative options.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-03-23 15:05

Korea begins coronavirus tests on all flying from Europe

Korea begins coronavirus tests on all flying from Europe

South Korea on Sunday began conducting new coronavirus tests on all arrivals from Europe and requiring even those with negative results to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine as part of efforts to prevent any inflow of the virus from outside. Starting at midnight, the government set in motion the screening measure for both its citizens and foreigners, amid growing concerns over ...

2020-03-22 10:41

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