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[EXCLUSIVE] US, China in talks over THAAD withdrawal

The U.S. and China are discussing the possible withdrawal of a U.S. missile defense system from South Korea as part of a grand bargain over North Korea's nuclear program, multiple sources familiar with the talks said. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, deployed in South Korea last year, has been a bone of contention with China.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-04 16:59

Moon's top security adviser makes secret visit to Washington ahead of Kim-Trump summit

South Korea's top national security adviser made another secret visit to the United States on Thursday, sources said, ahead of a high-stakes summit between the U.S. and North Korean leaders. Chung Eui-yong, chief of the presidential National Security Office, arrived in Washington possibly to meet with his U.S. counterpart, National Security Adviser John Bolton, according to m...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-04 10:08

Chinese city lifts suspension of group tours to Korea

A major Chinese city on Thursday lifted its suspension of package tour programs to South Korea which was imposed amid a diplomatic feud between the two countries, sources said.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-03 20:52

South Korea, Thailand to step up cooperation on defense industry

South Korea and Thailand agreed Thursday to enhance cooperation in the defense industry, culture and other sectors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Vice Foreign Minister Lim Sung-nam and Thai Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Busaya Mathelin held their third policy consultation meeting in Seoul to discuss measures to further develop their strategic partnership.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-03 20:50

China factor could overshadow denuclearization talks

China seems uncomfortable and dissatisfied with the agreements reached at last week's inter-Korean summit about establishing a peace regime on the Korean Peninsula, because they may sideline China or at least reduce the country's role in North Korea's denuclearization. Such discomfort is shown by the fact that Chinese President Xi Jinping is the only one among leaders of coun...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-03 17:41

Kim Jong-un visiting China: reports

South Korea's delegation to attend Costa Rica president's inauguration

South Korea said Thursday it will send a government delegation to the inauguration of Carlos Alvarado as Costa Rica's president next week.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-03 15:17

South Korea, Turkey agree to enhance ties

President Moon Jae-in and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to expand cooperation in trade, the defense industry and energy, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday. The two leaders made a joint press announcement after their summit during Erdogan’s state visit to Korea. He was the first Turkish president to visit here since the two nations upgraded their ties to a strategic...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-02 13:42

Moon, Abe, Li to meet May 9

Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will hold a tripartite summit in Tokyo, May 9, Cheong Wa Dae said, Tuesday. It will be a South Korean president's first visit to Japan in six-and-a-half years. The annual tripartite meeting comes after a halt since the last one in Seoul in November of 2015.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-01 21:18

Korea not considering replacement think tank after USKI's closure

South Korea is not considering establishing a replacement think tank after its decision to end funding to a Washington-based think tank led to its closure, a state council overseeing research institutes said Thursday.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-04-26 16:07

South Korea, US working together for early appointment of new ambassador to Seoul

South Korea and the United States have been working together to fill the post of U.S. ambassador to Seoul as soon as possible, the foreign ministry said.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-04-26 16:03

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