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Wed, September 27, 2023 | 17:40

Lee Jae-myung's possible arrest looms over main opposition party

Lee Jae-myung's possible arrest looms over main opposition party

The fate of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is at stake, as the arrest warrant hearing for its leader, Rep. Lee Jae-myung, who faces multiple charges including breach of trust, bribery and violation of the Foreign Exchange Transaction Act, among others, will be held on Tuesday.

2023-09-24 16:33

Seoul, Beijing try to mend fences as Russia and N. Korea grow closer

Seoul, Beijing try to mend fences as Russia and N. Korea grow closer

South Korea and China are exploring ways to thaw chilled relations as Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his intention to make a long-anticipated visit to Seoul, a move seen as a Bejing's attempt to mend bilateral ties after Seoul bolsterd its partnerships with Wahington and Tokyo.

2023-09-24 16:31

Xi says he will seriously consider visit to South Korea: official

S. Korean FM meets with diplomats from Netherlands, other nations on bilateral ties

S. Korean FM meets with diplomats from Netherlands, other nations on bilateral ties

South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin held a series of meetings with his counterparts from the Netherlands and others for discussions on bolstering cooperation as he attended the U.N. General Assembly last week, his ministry said Sunday.

2023-09-24 13:29

Korea, Saudi Arabia celebrate 93rd Saudi National Day, vow stronger cooperation

Korea, Saudi Arabia celebrate 93rd Saudi National Day, vow stronger cooperation

A celebration in commemoration of the 93rd National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia took place in Seoul, Friday, bringing together dignitaries and officials from the Kingdom and Korea. The occasion not only observed the founding of Saudi Arabia but also showcased the enduring and prospering relations between the nations.

2023-09-24 11:54

Yoon returns home from New York trip

Yoon returns home from New York trip

President Yoon Suk Yeol returned home Saturday after a six-day visit to New York to attend the U.N. General Assembly, according to his office.

2023-09-23 23:00

Xi says he will seriously consider visit to South Korea: official

Xi says he will seriously consider visit to South Korea: official

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday he will seriously consider a visit to South Korea when he met with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on the sidelines of the Asian Games, an official said.

2023-09-23 21:34

Seoul, Beijing try to mend fences as Russia and N. Korea grow closer

Family of 5 found dead in 3 separate locations

Family of 5 found dead in 3 separate locations

A family of five has been found dead in three different locations in and around Seoul, with police investigating connections into their deaths, officials said Saturday.

2023-09-23 20:42

Top diplomats of Korea, Iran discuss bilateral ties following frozen funds transfer

Top diplomats of Korea, Iran discuss bilateral ties following frozen funds transfer

The top diplomats of Korea and Iran discussed strengthening bilateral ties and the recent transfer of Tehran's frozen funds in Seoul on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, the foreign ministry said Saturday.

2023-09-23 17:34

Opposition party leader ends 24-day hunger strike for treatment

Opposition party leader ends 24-day hunger strike for treatment

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who has been on a hunger strike in protest against what he called a slew of the Yoon government's policy failures, ended his fasting after more than three weeks, a party official said Saturday.

2023-09-23 14:57

Allies vow stern measures against Russia-NK arms deal

Allies vow stern measures against Russia-NK arms deal

The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan have agreed to take stern measures against a potential arms deal between Russia and North Korea, the foreign ministry said Saturday.

2023-09-23 12:56

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