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Fri, November 22, 2019 | 01:33

FM says 'US asks too much in defense cost-sharing'

FM says 'US asks too much in defense cost-sharing'

The United States is making “far more excessive” demands in the ongoing defense cost-sharing talks with South Korea, Seoul's Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said Thursday. “It is true that the U.S. is making a much higher level of demands than before, so preparing a pan-governmental strategy is crucial for the allies to narrow their differences on the issue,” she told reporte...

2019-10-24 16:43

PM Lee expects 'certain outcome' with Abe today

PM Lee expects 'certain outcome' with Abe today

TOKYO _ Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon said Wednesday that his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today should produce some developments regarding the diplomatic and trade standoff between South Korea and Japan.

2019-10-23 17:36

US Indo-Pacific strategy places Seoul at disadvantage in defense cost-sharing talks

US Indo-Pacific strategy places Seoul at disadvantage in defense cost-sharing talks

The Washington-led Indo-Pacific strategy is emerging as another major burden in South Korea's ongoing defense cost-sharing negotiations with the United States. So far, the key focus of the defense cost negotiations has been on the upkeep of 28,500 U.S. Forces Korea personnel stationed here. But Washington is moving to step up pressure on Seoul, urging the latter to pay more f...

2019-10-23 17:00

South Korea ready to discuss Mt. Geumgang facilities with North Korea

South Korea ready to discuss Mt. Geumgang facilities with North Korea

South Korea is ready to discuss the issue of the Mount Geumgang tourism project after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un abruptly ordered the complete demolition of “unpleasant-looking” South Korean facilities at the resort, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday.

2019-10-23 16:56

Seoul-Madrid agree to boost ties in renewable energy

Seoul-Madrid agree to boost ties in renewable energy

South Korea and Spain have agreed to boost bilateral ties in the areas of digital economy, renewable energy and infrastructure, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday.

2019-10-23 16:55

Moon focuses on fairness, reform in Assembly address

Moon focuses on fairness, reform in Assembly address

President Moo Jae-in said Tuesday that he will focus strongly on promoting fairness in Korean society and other reform initiatives in key sectors during the remainder of his presidency, which marks its halfway point Nov. 10.

2019-10-22 17:27

Businesspeople in Tokyo want Prime Minister to offer clues

Businesspeople in Tokyo want Prime Minister to offer clues

TOKYO - South Korean businesspeople in Tokyo's Korea Town remained hopeful Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon's visit to Japan to attend the coronation of new Japanese emperor will help to improve Seoul-Tokyo relations. However, Japanese businesspeople contacted by The Korea Times, here, still remained doubtful that there will be any visible progress in the short term.

2019-10-22 17:10

'I will try to advance Seoul-Tokyo ties'

'I will try to advance Seoul-Tokyo ties'

SEOUL/TOKYO - Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon said Tuesday he will use his visit to Tokyo as an opportunity to advance Seoul-Tokyo relations, as he is keen to serve as a “messenger and facilitator” between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

2019-10-22 17:09

President Moon vows strong education, prosecution reform to promote fairness

President Moon vows strong education, prosecution reform to promote fairness

President Moon Jae-in pledged a strong push Tuesday for the far-reaching systemic reform of South Korea's public sectors, including education and the prosecution. In his budget speech at the National Assembly, Moon stressed the importance of promoting fairness to achieve the key policy goals of innovative, inclusive and peace-based growth. "'Fairness' should be established an...

2019-10-22 10:45

Moon pledges efforts for national unity, harmony

Moon pledges efforts for national unity, harmony

President Moon Jae-in highlighted his resolve to establish national unity in the “post-Cho Kuk” period during a meeting with religious leaders at Cheong Wa Dae, Monday.

2019-10-21 17:33

Cheong Wa Dae strives to ride out poor job approval ratings

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