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Wed, March 22, 2023 | 12:55

Victims of Japan's wartime forced labor protest gov't compensation plan

Victims of Japan's wartime forced labor protest gov't compensation plan

Korean victims of Japan's wartime forced labor and their families on Monday condemned the government's plan to compensate plaintiffs through a domestic foundation without contributions from the accused Japanese firms.

2023-03-06 16:36

S. Korea offers compensation for forced labor victims via Seoul-based public foundation

Ambassadors, journalists discuss role of women in media

Ambassadors, journalists discuss role of women in media

Although there has been progress in media representation and portrayal of women, they are still significantly underrepresented, especially in decision-making positions.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-03-06 16:15

Exploring Ghana's rich heritage and potential for tourism growth

Exploring Ghana's rich heritage and potential for tourism growth

As Ghana celebrates its 66th year of independence, our government would like to pay tribute to its relations with Korea and highlight the potential benefits of further cooperation between the two countries.

2023-03-06 00:01

Korea to announce 3rd-party solution to forced labor issue

Korea to announce 3rd-party solution to forced labor issue

Korea will announce its solution to settle a dispute over wartime forced labor caused by Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of Korea on Monday as part of a diplomatic deal to restore the two countries' relations after nearly five years of tensions.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-03-05 16:39

Nat'l security adviser says will discuss timing of Yoon's visit to US.

Nat'l security adviser says will discuss timing of Yoon's visit to US.

National Security Adviser Kim Sung-han said Sunday he plans to finalize the timing and level of President Yoon Suk Yeol's upcoming visit to Washington when he meets with officials in the U.S. capital this week.

2023-03-05 12:11

Korea, Japan to create 'future youth fund' as part of deal on forced labor

Korea, Japan to create 'future youth fund' as part of deal on forced labor

Korea and Japan have tentatively agreed to create a "future youth fund" to sponsor scholarships for students, as part of a deal on settling the issue of compensation for Korean victims of Japan's wartime forced labor, sources said Sunday.

2023-03-05 11:18

Exhibit uncovers architectural legacy of Eduardo Souto de Moura

Exhibit uncovers architectural legacy of Eduardo Souto de Moura

Eduardo Souto de Moura is one of the most prominent figures in Portugal's modernist architecture, known for blending modern and traditional elements in his work. An exhibition at the Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture sheds light on the works of Souto de Moura, ranging from residential buildings to large-scale projects.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-03-04 09:00

US chip subsidies program to test President Yoon's diplomacy

US chip subsidies program to test President Yoon's diplomacy

The upcoming U.S. CHIPS for America Funding Opportunity program is becoming a new test for President Yoon Suk Yeol's diplomacy, as Washington's strings-attached incentive program is forcing Korean chipmakers, such as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, to pick a side between the U.S. and China. Given the chipmakers' influence on the Korean economy, the Korean government said re...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-03-03 17:37

Bulgarian Embassy celebrates Liberation Day

Bulgarian Embassy celebrates Liberation Day

The Embassy of Bulgaria in Korea hosted a reception honoring the country's Liberation Day at a hotel in Seoul, Tuesday. The southeastern European country celebrates its Liberation Day on March 3, commemorating liberation from the Ottoman Dominion during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-03-03 15:13

Korea, Japan establish channel between top offices to negotiate forced labor issue

Korea, Japan establish channel between top offices to negotiate forced labor issue

Korea's presidential office and Japan's prime minister's office have established an additional channel to negotiate a settlement to the issue of compensation for Korean forced labor victims, a senior official said Friday.

2023-03-03 14:11

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