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Sat, March 25, 2023 | 04:05

Yoon's visit to Japan this month under strong consideration

Yoon's visit to Japan this month under strong consideration

President Yoon Suk Yeol could visit Japan this month for talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida following Seoul's decision to compensate wartime forced labor victims without Japanese firms' involvement, the presidential office said Tuesday.

2023-03-07 09:57

Korea seeks truce in trade war with Japan by halting WTO dispute process

Will Yoon visit Japan for summit to mend frayed ties?

Will Yoon visit Japan for summit to mend frayed ties?

As the South Korean government announced its resolution on the wartime forced labor issue, Monday, chances are growing that President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit Japan within this month and consolidate his idea for trilateral security cooperation between Seoul, Washington and Tokyo to be the linchpin for countering North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-03-06 17:02

Busan mayor wraps up Expo bid campaign in Africa

Busan mayor wraps up Expo bid campaign in Africa

Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon has finished his trip to Africa, wrapping up the mission to promote the city's 2030 Expo bid against Riyadh and Rome. While the mayor's visits have drawn promises from each country to support the city's bid, they also resulted in agreements on expanding bilateral ties to create more opportunities for exchanges in businesses, education and solutions...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-03-06 16:44

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

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