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Sat, March 25, 2023 | 04:51

S.Korea, US plan largest military drill to commemorate alliance

S.Korea, US plan largest military drill to commemorate alliance

Dozens of events marking the 70th anniversary of the alliance between South Korea and the United States will be held throughout this year, including their largest-ever live-fire joint exercise scheduled for June, according to related ministries, Wednesday.

2023-03-22 17:01

Korean justice minister delivers message of solidarity and support for Ukraine war victims

Korean justice minister delivers message of solidarity and support for Ukraine war victims

Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon indicated the Korean War as a lesson to unite the world right now and stop the Russian invasion of Ukraine, during a recent global summit for justice ministers as history serves as a reminder that unity and cooperation among nations can be instrumental in resolving conflicts and promoting justice.

2023-03-22 16:49

Sexual assaults by Korean diplomats continue despite zero-tolerance policy

Sexual assaults by Korean diplomats continue despite zero-tolerance policy

A Korean diplomat has been accused of sexually assaulting a female staff member at a Korean embassy in a Latin American country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday. This is the latest in a series of sexual offense cases involving Korean diplomats in recent years, sparking debate about the effectiveness of the ministry's zero-tolerance policy against sex crimes com...

2023-03-22 15:52

Korea, Japan to wrap up removal of export curbs, WTO complaint this week

Korea, Japan to wrap up removal of export curbs, WTO complaint this week

Korea and Japan are expected to wrap up necessary procedures this week to lift export restrictions and withdraw a complaint with the World Trade Organization on the issue, Seoul's industry chief said Wednesday.

2023-03-22 11:39

FM says Korea will push for Kishida's visit this year

FM says Korea will push for Kishida's visit this year

Foreign Minister Park Jin said Tuesday that South Korea will work to arrange a visit by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Seoul this year.

2023-03-21 21:17

Kazakhstan goes to polls in hopes of change

Kazakhstan goes to polls in hopes of change

ASTANA - "We, as people of Kazakhstan, believe that the changes will take place and this is why we vote. I believe that my vote is an important decision that could be made," a voter said as she cast a ballot at a polling station installed at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana, Sunday.

2023-03-20 12:03

US B-1B strategic bomber returns to S. Korea as NK fires missile

US B-1B strategic bomber returns to S. Korea as NK fires missile

A U.S. nuclear-capable B-1B strategic bomber returned to South Korea for joint exercises Sunday, just 16 days after its previous deployment, as Pyongyang fired yet another ballistic missile into the East Sea, according to the defense ministry.

2023-03-19 15:46

Korea to start preparations for ICT cooperation with Japan: official

Korea to start preparations for ICT cooperation with Japan: official

Korea will start preparations for resuming science and information technology cooperation with Japan, which has been stalled for years due to trade and historical issues, following the Seoul-Tokyo summit last week, a senior government official has said.

2023-03-19 13:39

Japan's Kishida doing final fine-tuning to invite Yoon to G7 summit: report

Japan's Kishida doing final fine-tuning to invite Yoon to G7 summit: report

Japanese Prime MInister Fumio Kishida is doing final fine-tuning to invite Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to a Group of Seven summit set for Hiroshima in May, a news report said Sunday.

2023-03-19 11:38

Political divide intensifies in Korea over Yoon-Kishida summit

Political divide intensifies in Korea over Yoon-Kishida summit

Political strife escalated Saturday over the recent Korea-Japan summit, as the liberal opposition took to the streets blasting President Yoon Suk Yeol for cozying up to Tokyo and looking past historical disputes on wartime forced labor.

2023-03-18 20:53

Wartime sexual slavery, Dokdo not discussed in Yoon-Kishida summit: FM

ANALYSISToo early to hail success of Korea-Japan summit

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