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Wed, September 27, 2023 | 08:26

Seoul, Beijing try to mend fences as Russia and N. Korea grow closer

Seoul, Beijing try to mend fences as Russia and N. Korea grow closer

South Korea and China are exploring ways to thaw chilled relations as Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his intention to make a long-anticipated visit to Seoul, a move seen as a Bejing's attempt to mend bilateral ties after Seoul bolsterd its partnerships with Wahington and Tokyo.

2023-09-24 16:31

Xi says he will seriously consider visit to South Korea: official

S. Korean FM meets with diplomats from Netherlands, other nations on bilateral ties

S. Korean FM meets with diplomats from Netherlands, other nations on bilateral ties

South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin held a series of meetings with his counterparts from the Netherlands and others for discussions on bolstering cooperation as he attended the U.N. General Assembly last week, his ministry said Sunday.

2023-09-24 13:29

Korea, Saudi Arabia celebrate 93rd Saudi National Day, vow stronger cooperation

Korea, Saudi Arabia celebrate 93rd Saudi National Day, vow stronger cooperation

A celebration in commemoration of the 93rd National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia took place in Seoul, Friday, bringing together dignitaries and officials from the Kingdom and Korea. The occasion not only observed the founding of Saudi Arabia but also showcased the enduring and prospering relations between the nations.

2023-09-24 11:54

Yoon returns home from New York trip

Yoon returns home from New York trip

President Yoon Suk Yeol returned home Saturday after a six-day visit to New York to attend the U.N. General Assembly, according to his office.

2023-09-23 23:00

Xi says he will seriously consider visit to South Korea: official

Xi says he will seriously consider visit to South Korea: official

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday he will seriously consider a visit to South Korea when he met with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on the sidelines of the Asian Games, an official said.

2023-09-23 21:34

Seoul, Beijing try to mend fences as Russia and N. Korea grow closer

Top diplomats of Korea, Iran discuss bilateral ties following frozen funds transfer

Top diplomats of Korea, Iran discuss bilateral ties following frozen funds transfer

The top diplomats of Korea and Iran discussed strengthening bilateral ties and the recent transfer of Tehran's frozen funds in Seoul on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, the foreign ministry said Saturday.

2023-09-23 17:34

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

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