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Sun, December 3, 2023 | 20:47

US ambassador expresses support for Israel's right to self-defense against Hamas

US ambassador expresses support for Israel's right to self-defense against Hamas

The U.S. ambassador to Korea expressed support for Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas on Wednesday, denouncing the militant group as 'amongst the worst violators of human rights.'

2023-11-01 15:28

Forum focuses on bolstering ASEAN-Korea ties

Forum focuses on bolstering ASEAN-Korea ties

Renowned scholars and government officials from both Korea and ASEAN member states gathered at the 2023 ASEAN-Korea Forum, Tuesday, to discuss key issues surrounding the region and to mark the 35th anniversary of the ASEAN-Korea Dialogue Partnership.

2023-10-31 16:53

Korea Times-Hankook Ilbo forum to seek new strategies amid realignment of global order

Korea Times-Hankook Ilbo forum to seek new strategies amid realignment of global order

The Korea Times and its sister paper, the Hankook Ilbo, will co-host The Kor-Asia Forum 2023 in Seoul, Thursday, during which participants will discuss Korea's strategies in response to the reshuffling of the global economy.

2023-10-31 16:26

S. Korea's top nuclear envoy discusses N. Korea with US think tank officials

S. Korea's top nuclear envoy discusses N. Korea with US think tank officials

South Korea's top nuclear envoy met with a delegation from a U.S. foreign policy think tank Tuesday to discuss North Korea's military cooperation with Russia and other North Korean issues, the foreign ministry said.

2023-10-31 15:49

FM Park discusses Israel-Hamas conflict in phone talks with Egyptian counterpart

FM Park discusses Israel-Hamas conflict in phone talks with Egyptian counterpart

Foreign Minister Park Jin has spoken by phone with his Egyptian counterpart and discussed the situation regarding the armed conflict between Israel and the Islamic militant Hamas group, his office said Tuesday.

2023-10-31 11:29

Korea, US, Japan hold 1st trilateral working-level talks on humanitarian aid

Korea, US, Japan hold 1st trilateral working-level talks on humanitarian aid

Korea, the United States and Japan have held their first trilateral working-level talks on ways to bolster cooperation in humanitarian aid policies, in a follow-up to the summit of the three countries' leaders in August, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.

2023-10-31 11:26

Korea sends condolences to China over death of ex-Premier Li Keqiang

Korea sends condolences to China over death of ex-Premier Li Keqiang

The foreign ministry said Monday it has sent a message of condolence to China on the death of its former Premier Li Keqiang.

2023-10-30 20:33

UN voices opposition against forced repatriation of N. Korean defectors in China

UN voices opposition against forced repatriation of N. Korean defectors in China

The U.N. deputy high commissioner for human rights called on countries Monday to uphold the principle of non-refoulement in thinly veiled diplomatic pressure on China not to repatriate North Korean defectors to their communist homeland.

2023-10-30 16:40

Korea urged to bolster ties with Saudi Arabia in construction, infrastructure, ICT and clean energy

Korea urged to bolster ties with Saudi Arabia in construction, infrastructure, ICT and clean energy

The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) urged Korea to maximize $15.5 billion worth of deals that were inked during President Yoon Suk Yeol's latest visit to Saudi Arabia by focusing on large-scale construction and infrastructure, ICT and eco-friendly sectors, the country's major business lobby said, Monday.

2023-10-30 15:42

Yoon, Kishida receive JFK Profile in Courage Award for improving Seoul-Tokyo ties

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation on Sunday presented its annual prestigious award to Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for their efforts to improve their countries' relations, long plagued by historical issues.

2023-10-30 11:40

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