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Sun, September 24, 2023 | 13:26

Yoon to promote Seoul's relationship with US at G20 amid Xi's absence

Yoon to promote Seoul's relationship with US at G20 amid Xi's absence

NEW DELHI - President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived in India on Friday evening (local time) to attend the Group of 20 (G20) summit. The Indian capital is the second stop on Yoon's seven-day trip after Jakarta, Indonesia, where he attended summits related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It also marks the second time that Yoon will attend the G20 summit, followin...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-09-08 22:01

G20 leaders open summit, admit African Union as permanent member

PM Han holds talks with Serbian counterpart

PM Han holds talks with Serbian counterpart

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo held talks with his Serbian counterpart, Ana Brnabic, on Friday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, Han's office said.

2023-09-08 20:38

[INTERVIEW] N. Korean defector keeps fingers crossed for daughter detained in China

INTERVIEWN. Korean defector keeps fingers crossed for daughter detained in China

A North Korean defector living in South Korea, who wished to be identified only by her surname, Kim, panicked when she heard that the border between North Korea and China had reopened. On Aug. 26, North Korea said it would allow its citizens staying overseas ― mostly in China and Russia ― to return home and they would be placed in quarantine for a week once they arrive in the...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2023-09-08 16:54

Korea, Indonesia pledge stronger security, economic cooperation

Korea, Indonesia pledge stronger security, economic cooperation

JAKARTA - President Yoon Suk Yeol and his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo held a summit in Jakarta, Friday, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, while pledging to strengthen their security and economic partnership further over the next 50 years.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-09-08 15:21

Korean conglomerate leaders seek to bolster partnerships with Indonesia

Yoon says he will discuss defense, supply chain cooperation with India's Modi

Yoon says he will discuss defense, supply chain cooperation with India's Modi

Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said he plans to discuss ways to strengthen defense and supply chain cooperation when he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend, according to an interview published Friday.

2023-09-08 14:55

Korean, Japanese, Chinese culture ministers agree to strengthen exchanges, cooperation

Korean, Japanese, Chinese culture ministers agree to strengthen exchanges, cooperation

The culture ministers of Korea, Japan and China agreed to work closely to enhance cultural exchanges and cooperation among the Asian neighbors, Seoul's culture ministry said Friday.

2023-09-08 14:13

Korea, Indonesia agree to boost ties on EV, bio, future industries

Korea, Indonesia agree to boost ties on EV, bio, future industries

Korea and Indonesia signed two initial agreements Friday on stronger bilateral cooperation on electric vehicles and such future industries as biotechnology and renewable energy, Seoul's industry ministry said.

2023-09-08 14:07

Yoon, Indonesian president agree to strengthen security, economic partnership

Yoon, Indonesian president agree to strengthen security, economic partnership

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Indonesian President Joko Widodo agreed Friday to strengthen their countries' security and economic partnership, including by boosting cooperation in arms and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

2023-09-08 14:02

Korea, Nebraska discuss stronger energy, industry ties

Korea, Nebraska discuss stronger energy, industry ties

A senior Korean trade official met with Nebraska's governor in Seoul on Friday and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation on hydrogen, clean energy, and overall economic and trade ties, the industry ministry said.

2023-09-08 13:36

Kazakhstan seeks investments from Korean companies

Kazakhstan seeks investments from Korean companies

Kazakhstan's government unveiled extensive economic development plans aimed at bolstering its economy. It is actively seeking cooperation with Korean conglomerates, such as Hyundai Motor Group and Samsung Electronics, POSCO, to lead such efforts. Earlier this month, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his state-of-the-nation address, titled, "Economic Cours...

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-09-08 11:18

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