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Thu, November 26, 2020 | 04:45

South Korea urged to restore ties with allies in Biden era

South Korea urged to restore ties with allies in Biden era

Local and international experts shared their ideas on how South Korea should set its future diplomatic strategies and North Korea policy following the election of Joe Biden as the 46th U.S. president, during the Kor-Asia Forum 2020, Wednesday. The forum, co-hosted by The Korea Times and its sister paper the Hankook Ilbo, was held under the theme, “In the Era of Biden: The Fut...

Jung Da-min | 2020-11-25 16:42

Ironclad Korea-US alliance more important during pandemic: US ambassador

Ironclad Korea-US alliance more important during pandemic: US ambassador

Ironclad Korea-US alliance more important during pandemic: US ambassador

U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris said Wednesday that the alliance between South Korea and the United States is ironclad and has become more important in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wednesday.

Jung Da-min | 2020-11-25 16:27

South Korea urged to restore ties with allies in Biden era

Chinese FM Wang Yi to arrive in Korea Wednesday as Biden envisions stronger alliances

Chinese FM Wang Yi to arrive in Korea Wednesday as Biden envisions stronger alliances

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to arrive in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and others, as U.S. President-elect Joe Biden envisions solidifying America's democratic alliances to reassert its global leadership.

2020-11-25 11:13

Moon reaffirms plan to go carbon neutral by 2050

Moon reaffirms plan to go carbon neutral by 2050

President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed South Korea's stated aim of going carbon neutral by 2050 during a speech at the Group of 20 (G20) summit, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday. Moon described Seoul's commitment as a "bold challenge" to transform relevant businesses and address the energy shortage problem, according to presidential spokesman Kang Min-seok.

2020-11-23 11:54

Wang Yi to visit Japan, Korea ahead of US gov't transition

Wang Yi to visit Japan, Korea ahead of US gov't transition

The planned visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Korea and Japan this week is fueling speculation that Beijing wants to ensure its relations with its two East Asian neighbors in the lead-up to the inauguration of the Joe Biden administration.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-11-22 17:01

What can Korea do to ensure Biden's enthusiasm on North Korea?

What can Korea do to ensure Biden's enthusiasm on North Korea?

The election of former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has brought new challenges for President Moon Jae-in's engagement-centric North Korea policy. After the Democratic Party candidate's victory become clear, Cheong Wa Dae arranged a meeting for Moon on Nov. 11 with his close aides who have dealt with North Korea, including former national security adviser Chung Eui-yong and I...

Do Je-hae | 2020-11-22 14:18

G20 Summit: Moon urges cooperation for pandemic response, economic recovery

G20 Summit: Moon urges cooperation for pandemic response, economic recovery

South Korean President Moon Jae-in participated in an annual conference with the leaders of 19 other major economies, held via video links Saturday, and emphasized the importance of concerted efforts to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the Day 1 session of the Group of 20 (G20) summit, chaired by Saudi Arabia, the president pointed out that uncertainties facing the...

2020-11-22 10:18

Moon proposes support for essential exchanges, inclusive growth to counter virus crisis

Moon proposes support for essential exchanges, inclusive growth to counter virus crisis

President Moon Jae-in took part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit held online Friday and suggested that member states continue to allow essential cross-border travel, especially by businesspeople, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-11-21 09:49

No exit in sight from frayed Korea-Japan ties

No exit in sight from frayed Korea-Japan ties

A rapprochement between Korea and Japan is unlikely anytime soon as Tokyo still stands firm against Seoul's liquidation process of Korean assets of Japanese companies over wartime forced labor issues, according to a diplomatic source, Friday.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-11-20 16:58

Chinese foreign minister to visit Seoul next week

Chinese foreign minister to visit Seoul next week

Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha will hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Seoul next week, her ministry announced Friday, amid expectations the two sides will likely focus on bilateral relations and cooperation ahead of a leadership change in the United States. The talks will take place on Thursday, a day after Wang arrives in Seoul for a three-day visit, accor...

2020-11-20 16:04

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