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ASEAN, a key partner for Korea's future

On June 12, Singapore is set to host a summit between President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong-un, the first-ever meeting between a sitting American president and a leader of North Korea.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-08 10:01

Duterte affirms support for Moon's peace efforts

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte pledged his support for President Moon Jae-in's efforts to achieve peace on the Korean Peninsula, in their summit at Cheong Wa Dae, Monday. Duterte said Moon and the South Korean government's efforts contributed greatly to recent developments toward peace on the peninsula, by mediating between North Korea and the U.S. to enable a summit be...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-04 18:24

Duterte arrives for summit with Moon

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Seoul, Sunday, for his three-day official visit here. Duterte is the first head of an ASEAN member nation to visit South Korea since President Moon Jae-in took office in May last year.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-03 17:19

4 Koreans killed, 4 injured in traffic accident in Oregon

Four South Koreans have died and four others have been injured in a traffic accident in Oregon, the United States, Seoul's foreign ministry said Saturday.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-03 10:35

Koreas to resume military dialogue on June 14

The two Koreas agreed to resume high-level military talks on June 14 to discuss measures to ease border tensions and vitalize exchanges in all sectors during their high-level talks at the truce village of Panmunjeom, Friday. They also agreed to set up a liaison office inside the Gaeseong Industrial Complex (GIC) in North Korea “at an early date.” These agreements are in line ...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-01 19:49

Harris: China 'dreams of hegemony in Asia'

Admiral Harry Harris, who is expected to become the next U.S. ambassador to South Korea, said Wednesday that China's “dream of hegemony” is Washington's biggest long-term challenge, CNN reported.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-31 13:39

Japan desperate to remain part of nuke talks

Japan seems to be desperate to get involved in the ongoing nuclear negotiations among the two Koreas and the United States, amid concerns that it has been sidelined in these talks ahead of the historic summit between the U.S. and North Korea.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-29 16:33

Why Moon Jae-in should go to Singapore

Waiting for 365 days: Elite foreigners cry over understaffed immigration offices

There are not enough immigration officers to evaluate applications and issue F-5 visas, with processing time taking up to one year for each applicant. While some large immigration offices, including ones in Seoul and Suwon, have a dedicated window for these applicants, and can therefore speed the process, smaller regional branch offices have a much more limited workforce. In ...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-29 09:55

Online booking for immigration office 'takes too long'

Complaints are growing that service at online immigration booking offices is taking too long, leaving foreigners unable to revalidate their visas before the permits expire.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-25 16:41

Philippine President Duterte to visit Korea next month

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will visit South Korea next month to promote bilateral ties and cooperation, Seoul officials said Friday.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-25 16:29

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