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Wed, November 13, 2019 | 15:35

South Korea, Japan agree to mend frayed ties

South Korea, Japan agree to mend frayed ties

TOKYO - Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon and Japanese Prime Minister agreed Thursday on the need for Seoul and Tokyo to improve their deteriorated relations. During a meeting at Abe's official residence in Tokyo, Thursday, the two agreed to continue dialogue in order to prevent bilateral relations from worsening. But they failed to reach an agreement on specific issues including wa...

Park Ji-won | 2019-10-24 17:36

'Communication channels between the Koreas still alive'

'Communication channels between the Koreas still alive'

Communication channels between the Koreas are “still alive” despite North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's order to destroy all South Korean-funded facilities at a tourist site in North Korea, a presidential aide said Thursday.

Kim Yoo-chul | 2019-10-24 16:59

FM says 'US asks too much in defense cost-sharing'

FM says 'US asks too much in defense cost-sharing'

The United States is making “far more excessive” demands in the ongoing defense cost-sharing talks with South Korea, Seoul's Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said Thursday. “It is true that the U.S. is making a much higher level of demands than before, so preparing a pan-governmental strategy is crucial for the allies to narrow their differences on the issue,” she told reporte...

Lee Min-hyung | 2019-10-24 16:43

PM Lee expects 'certain outcome' with Abe today

PM Lee expects 'certain outcome' with Abe today

TOKYO _ Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon said Wednesday that his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today should produce some developments regarding the diplomatic and trade standoff between South Korea and Japan.

Park Ji-won | 2019-10-23 17:36

US Indo-Pacific strategy places Seoul at disadvantage in defense cost-sharing talks

US Indo-Pacific strategy places Seoul at disadvantage in defense cost-sharing talks

The Washington-led Indo-Pacific strategy is emerging as another major burden in South Korea's ongoing defense cost-sharing negotiations with the United States. So far, the key focus of the defense cost negotiations has been on the upkeep of 28,500 U.S. Forces Korea personnel stationed here. But Washington is moving to step up pressure on Seoul, urging the latter to pay more f...

Lee Min-hyung | 2019-10-23 17:00

South Korea ready to discuss Mt. Geumgang facilities with North Korea

South Korea ready to discuss Mt. Geumgang facilities with North Korea

South Korea is ready to discuss the issue of the Mount Geumgang tourism project after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un abruptly ordered the complete demolition of “unpleasant-looking” South Korean facilities at the resort, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday.

Lee Min-hyung | 2019-10-23 16:56

Seoul-Madrid agree to boost ties in renewable energy

Seoul-Madrid agree to boost ties in renewable energy

South Korea and Spain have agreed to boost bilateral ties in the areas of digital economy, renewable energy and infrastructure, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday.

Kim Yoo-chul | 2019-10-23 16:55

Moon focuses on fairness, reform in Assembly address

Moon focuses on fairness, reform in Assembly address

President Moo Jae-in said Tuesday that he will focus strongly on promoting fairness in Korean society and other reform initiatives in key sectors during the remainder of his presidency, which marks its halfway point Nov. 10.

Do Je-hae | 2019-10-22 17:27

Businesspeople in Tokyo want Prime Minister to offer clues

Businesspeople in Tokyo want Prime Minister to offer clues

TOKYO - South Korean businesspeople in Tokyo's Korea Town remained hopeful Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon's visit to Japan to attend the coronation of new Japanese emperor will help to improve Seoul-Tokyo relations. However, Japanese businesspeople contacted by The Korea Times, here, still remained doubtful that there will be any visible progress in the short term.

Park Ji-won | 2019-10-22 17:10

'I will try to advance Seoul-Tokyo ties'

'I will try to advance Seoul-Tokyo ties'

SEOUL/TOKYO - Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon said Tuesday he will use his visit to Tokyo as an opportunity to advance Seoul-Tokyo relations, as he is keen to serve as a “messenger and facilitator” between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Kim Yoo-chul | 2019-10-22 17:09

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