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South Korea sends relief supplies to Laos

A South Korean military aircraft carrying relief supplies has left for Laos, the foreign ministry said Saturday, following the government's announcement that it will provide help with recovery from the deadly flooding that resulted from the collapse of a dam that was under construction.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-28 13:35

Trump proclaims July 27 as Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

"For 3 brutal years, our Armed Forces and allies fought valiantly to stop the spread of communism and defend freedom on the Korean Peninsula," the proclamation said. "On National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we remember the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought and died for this noble cause."

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-28 10:41

Trump thanks Kim Jong-un for 'fulfilling a promise'

Students lead 1,345th weekly protest against sex slavery by imperial Japan

In the once-in-a-century heat wave, the Wednesday protest calling on Japan to repent its inhumane act of forcing Korean girls into sexual slavery for Japanese soldiers was held as scheduled in front of the Japanese Embassy in downtown Seoul.Instead of the aging former comfort women in their 80s and 90s, about 500 people, mostly high school and middle school students on summer...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-25 18:36

Film challenges biases on sexual slavery

Korean president orders dispatch of emergency relief team to Laos

South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday ordered the dispatch of an emergency relief team to Laos where heavy rains have led to the partial collapse of a dam built by South Korean firms, leaving hundreds missing and displacing thousands. "President Moon instructed the government to come up with strong support measures, including the dispatch of an emergency relief team...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-25 14:04

China probes stainless steel imports from Korea

China began an anti-dumping investigation on Monday into stainless steel imports worth $1.3 billion, including from a privately owned Chinese mill with operations offshore, after complaints of damage to the local industry. The Commerce Ministry said the investigation will target imports of stainless steel billet and hot-rolled stainless steel sheet and plate from the European...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-24 09:03

South Korea, Canada discuss joint response to US auto tariffs

South Korea and Canada have agreed to jointly deal with the United States' move to levy tariffs on foreign autos and put on a united front against the rising protectionism in global trade, Seoul's trade ministry said Thursday. South Korean Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong met with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Ottawa to discuss the latest trade issues and explor...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-19 11:05

California highway to be named after late Korean American colonel

The California State Senate has unanimously endorsed a resolution to name part of a state highway after Young Oak Kim, a late U.S. Army colonel, according to the Overseas Koreans Foundation, Wednesday.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-18 16:41

Presidential office will intervene in Korean missionary's arrest in Philippines

One way or another, Cheong Wa Dae is expected to step in on the arrest of a Korean missionary in the Philippines, widely seen as a victim of “Tanim-bala” or a bullet-planting scam against tourists for shakedowns. A petition at the presidential office for Baik Young-mo, who is in prison in Antipolo, east of Manila, has garnered more than 200,000 supporters, the threshold for w...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-16 16:05

Korean missionary released from jail in Philippines

Hyundai Motor warns 'US auto tariffs will cost US jobs'

Hyundai Motor Co.'s union on Thursday called on the U.S. government to exclude Korean carmakers from its plan to impose 25 percent tariffs on imported vehicles as it could lead to the loss of jobs at Hyundai's Alabama plant.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-12 16:12

Moon gets orchid named after him as gift

The Singaporean government has honored President Moon Jae-in with a new species of orchid named after him as a gift. Moon and first lady Kim Jung-sook took part in the naming ceremony at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Thursday, the second day of their three-day state visit to the country. Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching also attended.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-12 16:08

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