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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

Mutual trust key to resolving NK's nuclear issue: Moon

The key to resolving North Korea's nuclear issue is to come up with and carry out a detailed denuclearization process, and for this goal, mutual trust among the involved countries is most important, President Moon Jae-in said. In an interview with The Straits Times that took place before his three-day state visit to Singapore from Wednesday to Friday, Moon said the Korean Pen...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-12 01:00

Moon visits Singapore for economic cooperation

Moon visits Singapore for economic cooperation

President Moon Jae-in is visiting Singapore to seek improvements in bilateral relations with the country and cooperation with ASEAN members. He arrived in Singapore, Wednesday evening, for a three-day visit following a trip to India.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-11 15:51

Mutual trust key to resolving NK's nuclear issue: Moon

First lady promotes K-pop in India

Korea's first lady Kim Jung-sook visited a K-pop contest in New Delhi, India, while accompanying President Moon Jae-in's state visit to the country, Monday (local time), in an apparent move to promote Korean music as a part of cultural diplomacy. The first lady participated in the final round of the tournament, called “Changwon K-pop World Festival” at the Siri Fort Auditoriu...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-10 16:58

Korea, India agree to hold regular summits

President Moon Jae-in and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed Tuesday to hold regular summits to reflect the growing importance of their partnership in the region's evolving security and economic environments. They decided to support small- and medium-sized enterprises operating in each other's countries, and expand cooperation in advanced technology development and in...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-10 16:52

President Moon turns to chaebol for job creation

India offers hospitality for Moon

The Indian government is treating President Moon Jae-in with many opportunities to build friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to Cheong Wa Dae, Tuesday, Modi has accompanied Moon to 11 events among a total of 18 which Moon has attended during his four-day state visit to the country.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-10 16:49

Korea, India agree to hold regular summits

South Korea eases visa rules for 4 nations

The government will issue multiple entry visas for doctors, lawyers and other skilled workers from Mongolia, Belarus, Georgia and Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Justice, Sunday.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-08 16:50

Amb. Harris says hello to Koreans on Twitter

New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris pledged Thursday to do his best to maintain the "closest friendship and strongest alliance" between the two sides as he's expected to begin formal work here next week.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-05 17:07

Korea to renew anti-corruption cooperation agreement with Indonesia

South Korea will renew a cooperation agreement with Indonesia this week to help the Southeast Asian nation fight corruption, officials said Tuesday. The two countries first signed the memorandum of understanding on anti-corruption cooperation in 2006 between then South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-03 13:30

Moon to visit India, Singapore next week

President Moon Jae-in will make state visits to India and Singapore next week, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday. From July 8 to 11, the President will visit India upon the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This year marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and India.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-02 16:03

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