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Tue, March 28, 2023 | 14:11

US welcomes efforts to improve ties between S. Korea, Japan: State Dept.

US welcomes efforts to improve ties between S. Korea, Japan: State Dept.

The United States welcomes the upcoming trip to Japan by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for a bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a state department spokesperson said Tuesday.

2023-03-15 09:31

Yoon, Japan's Kishida to hold joint press briefing after summit

Yoon's Japan visit to be 'turning point' in restoring bilateral ties

Sohn Mi-na receives Spanish Order of Civil Merit

Sohn Mi-na receives Spanish Order of Civil Merit

Announcer-turned-author Sohn Mi-na has received a Spanish Order of Civil Merit in recognition of her achievements in bridging Korea and Spain. According to her agency Uzurocks Entertainment Monday, Sohn received the medal from Spanish Ambassador to Korea Guillermo Kirkpatrick at the ambassador's residence, March 9.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-03-15 09:00

Korea, Netherlands sign 7 deals on mobility, renewable energy ties

Korea, Netherlands sign 7 deals on mobility, renewable energy ties

South Korea and the Netherlands signed seven memorandums of understanding between their companies and agencies to enhance cooperation on eco-friendly mobility, new renewable energy and various other industry sectors, Seoul's industry ministry said.

2023-03-14 21:18

Yoon's Japan visit to be 'turning point' in restoring bilateral ties

Yoon's Japan visit to be 'turning point' in restoring bilateral ties

President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a summit with Japanese Prime Minster Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Thursday, the first day of his two-day visit to Japan, his security adviser said Tuesday, expecting the summit to be a “turning point” in restoring bilateral relations between the two countries. “President Yoon's visit to Japan will be an important moment for ending the vicious cy...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-03-14 16:39

US welcomes efforts to improve ties between S. Korea, Japan: State Dept.

Yoon congratulates China's Xi on reelection

Yoon congratulates China's Xi on reelection

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping for his election for a third term, an informed official said.

2023-03-13 19:24

German Embassy launches 'Women In koRea'

German Embassy launches 'Women In koRea'

Participants of the female leadership group "Women In koRea (WIR) 2.0" pose during a kick-off event at the residence of the German Ambassador to Korea Michael Reiffenstuel in Seongbuk District, Seoul, Wednesday. The group, co-organized by the Embassy of Germany in Korea and the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, features some 90 members encompassing female execut...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-03-13 16:49

Backlash over forced labor compensation hits Yoon ahead of Japan summit

Backlash over forced labor compensation hits Yoon ahead of Japan summit

Public backlash on Korea's resolution to compensate victims of wartime forced labor by Japan is weighing heavily on President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is scheduled to sit down with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida later this week to discuss ways to improve bilateral ties.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-03-13 16:17

Cambodian embassy celebrates culture, women with Koreans

Cambodian embassy celebrates culture, women with Koreans

From food and music to traditional clothes and craftwork, unique elements of Cambodian culture were unraveled in the heart of Seoul as the Embassy of Cambodia in Korea held the Southeast Asian country's National Culture and Women's Day event, Saturday.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-03-13 08:30

Xi's iron grip on power clouds Korea-China relations

Xi's iron grip on power clouds Korea-China relations

Strained relations between Korea and China could continue and possibly worsen under Chinese President Xi Jinping, whose iron grip on power was solidified in a parliamentary vote, according to diplomatic observers, as Beijing becomes increasingly wary of Seoul's tilt toward Washington.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-03-12 16:52

Biden asks Yoon to lead plenary session in upcoming democracy summit

Biden asks Yoon to lead plenary session in upcoming democracy summit

U.S. President Joe Biden has formally requested Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol chair a plenary session of the second Summit for Democracy, according to Yoon's office Sunday.

2023-03-12 15:44

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