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Thu, June 8, 2023 | 03:26

First lady Zelenska invites Yoon to Ukraine, urges against war fatigue

First lady Zelenska invites Yoon to Ukraine, urges against war fatigue

Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska has expressed an intention to invite President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee to her war-torn country, calling South Korea a "model of resilience and development."

2023-05-16 09:14

Ukrainian first lady's visit could pressure Seoul to ship arms to Kyiv

Ukrainian first lady's visit could pressure Seoul to ship arms to Kyiv

Ukrainian first lady's visit could pressure Seoul to ship arms to Kyiv

Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska is now in Seoul as part of her campaign to advocate the safety of Ukrainian mothers and children in the face of Russia's aggression against her country. However, her visit may serve as a catalyst urging South Korea to provide arms or other military support to Kyiv despite Moscow's threats against such aid, prompting diplomatic observers to ...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-05-15 16:52

Ukraine hails gains in Bakhmut as Zelenskiyy wins more weapons in Europe

First lady Zelenska invites Yoon to Ukraine, urges against war fatigue

Korea, Indonesia to discuss stronger ties on nuclear energy, key minerals

Korea, Indonesia to discuss stronger ties on nuclear energy, key minerals

Korea and Indonesia will discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation on nuclear power generation, supply chains of major minerals and other advanced industry sectors, Seoul's industry ministry said Monday.

2023-05-15 14:40

Korea, US conduct joint analysis on possible Korean War remains

Korea, US conduct joint analysis on possible Korean War remains

Korea and the United States began joint regular identification work Monday on possible remains of American soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, Seoul's defense ministry said.

2023-05-15 11:32

Yoon to meet with Biden, Kishida on margins of G7 summit

Yoon to meet with Biden, Kishida on margins of G7 summit

President Yoon Suk Yeol will attend a Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima, Japan, later this week and hold a trilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on its sidelines, his office said Sunday.

2023-05-14 18:05

Seoul, Tokyo remain apart on specifics of Korea's Fukushima inspection

Seoul, Tokyo remain apart on specifics of Korea's Fukushima inspection

Seoul and Tokyo are struggling to agree on the specifics for the planned Korean inspection of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. According to officials, Sunday, the two countries were still in talks over the size of the Korean inspection team and what they will be allowed to do at the tsunami-damaged nuclear plant among other issues, ahead of their four-day visit to the a...

Jung Min-ho | 2023-05-14 16:10

FM calls for Central, South American countries' support for bid to host World Expo 2030

FM calls for Central, South American countries' support for bid to host World Expo 2030

Foreign Minister Park Jin has called for Central and South American countries to support his country's bid to host the World Expo 2030 in the southeastern city of Busan on the margins of a multinational gathering in Guatemala, his office said Saturday.

2023-05-13 22:14

Blinken says retiring deputy secretary Sherman helped deepen US relations with key allies, including Korea

Blinken says retiring deputy secretary Sherman helped deepen US relations with key allies, including Korea

The top U.S. diplomat expressed his gratitude to outgoing Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, Friday, also praising the first female deputy secretary of state for having deepened U.S. relations with key allies including South Korea and Japan.

2023-05-13 09:29

Yoon receives credentials of 11 new foreign envoys

Yoon receives credentials of 11 new foreign envoys

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday received the diplomatic credentials of 11 newly appointed foreign ambassadors to Korea.

2023-05-12 22:06

Korea, Britain sign letter of intent to establish strategic development partnership

Korea, Britain sign letter of intent to establish strategic development partnership

Korea and Britain on Friday signed a letter of intent (LOI) to establish a bilateral strategic development partnership, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

2023-05-12 21:15

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