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Sat, September 23, 2023 | 16:16

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

PM departs for China for Asian Games, meeting with Xi

PM departs for China for Asian Games, meeting with Xi

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo departed for the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, Saturday, to attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games and meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the sporting event, according to his office.

2023-09-23 11:54

Russia lodges protest to S.Korean envoy over Yoon's UN speech

Russia lodges protest to S.Korean envoy over Yoon's UN speech

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a complaint to South Korean Ambassador to Moscow Lee Do-hoon, Thursday (local time), over President Yoon Suk Yeol's remarks against Russia in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, marking an escalation in a ...

2023-09-22 20:52

S. Korea calls on Russia to 'transparently explain' its dealing with NK amid suspected arms supply agreement

NK rights groups hold rally against repatriation of defectors in front of Chinese Embassy

NK rights groups hold rally against repatriation of defectors in front of Chinese Embassy

Civic groups on North Korea's human rights on Friday staged a rally in front of the Chinese Embassy in Seoul, urging Beijing not to send defectors back to their reclusive country amid apparently eased border controls.

2023-09-22 16:02

Korea welcomes Saudi's peace talks with Yemen's Houthi delegation

Korea welcomes Saudi's peace talks with Yemen's Houthi delegation

Korea's foreign ministry on Friday welcomed Saudi Arabia's recent discussions with Yemen's Houthi delegation amid efforts for a cease-fire to end the yearslong conflict in the region.

2023-09-22 13:54

Biden rebukes Russia for turning to N. Korea, Iran for more arms

Biden rebukes Russia for turning to N. Korea, Iran for more arms

U.S. President Joe Biden slammed Russia on Thursday for seeking more weapons from Iran and North Korea for use in its war in Ukraine, reiterating such an arms transfer would flout U.N. Security Council resolutions.

2023-09-22 09:32

PM to meet with Xi on sidelines of Asian Games in Hangzhou

PM to meet with Xi on sidelines of Asian Games in Hangzhou

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, later this week, an official said Friday.

2023-09-22 09:32

Korea counting on medals from modern pentathlon, taekwondo, swimming on Day 1

Yoon says spread of disinformation could threaten liberal democracy

Yoon says spread of disinformation could threaten liberal democracy

President Yoon Suk Yeol called Thursday for establishing a universal digital order, saying the spread of disinformation through malicious misuse of digital technologies could threaten liberal democracy and jeopardize the future.

2023-09-22 08:17

Saudi Arabia celebrates 93rd National Day

Saudi Arabia celebrates 93rd National Day

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to celebrate its 93rd National Day, Saturday, to commemorate the historic proclamation made by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1932, when he named the country the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-09-22 00:00

S. Korea, Finland ink agreement on trade, investment promotion

S. Korea, Finland ink agreement on trade, investment promotion

South Korea and Finland clinched a trade promotion agreement Thursday in an effort to strengthen bilateral ties in supply chains, digital economy, and a wide range of economic and industry fields, Seoul's industry ministry said.

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