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    Lee urges Trump to solve North Korea issue after Middle East deal

    President Lee Jae Myung asked U.S. President Donald Trump to take the lead in peacefully resolving the North Korean issue, during a brief conversation on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, the presidential office said. Senior presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said Trump asked Lee about recent developments in inter-Korean relations in a written briefing, Tuesday. Lee replied that he hoped Trump would lead efforts for a peaceful resolution of the North Korean issue, just as he had helped conclude the Middle East conflict. Kang was referring to the tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal announced Sunday, which ends more than three months of war in the region. "President Trump responded by expressing his willingness to work toward resolving the North Korean issue," Kang added. The exchange took place during a group photo session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, where South Korea was invited as a guest country to the annual gathering of the seven member states — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the U.S. As leaders assembled for the photograph, Lee

    2 MIN READBy Yi Whan-woo
    Lee urges Trump to solve North Korea issue after Middle East deal
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    N. Korea holds commemorative event marking observance for people with disabilities

    1 MIN READBy Yonhap
    N. Korea holds commemorative event marking observance for people with disabilities
  • Foreign Affairs

    Senate confirms Michelle Steel as US ambassador to Korea

    2 MIN READBy Yonhap
    Senate confirms Michelle Steel as US ambassador to Korea
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    Lee recounts 90-minute talks on Korean Peninsula, golf invitation from Trump

    2 MIN READBy Jane Han
    Lee recounts 90-minute talks on Korean Peninsula, golf invitation from Trump
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    Lee heads home after wrapping up trip to Europe

    1 MIN READBy Yonhap
    Lee heads home after wrapping up trip to Europe
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Captured NK soldiers' intention 'most important factor' for their defection to S. Korea: FM Cho

South Korea's top diplomat said Wednesday that confirming the captured North Korean soldiers' intentions is the key factor before allowing them to defect to the South, reaffirming Seoul's willingness to bring them here.

Feb 26, 2025By Yonhap
Captured NK soldiers' intention 'most important factor' for their defection to S. Korea: FM Cho
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Rise in anti-China sentiment in S. Korea could undermine ties: Chinese ambassador

Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing criticized what he viewed as moves by certain South Korean conservative factions to exploit anti-China sentiment for political gain. Dai, who began his term late last year, warned that such actions could jeopardize bilateral relations between the two countries.

Feb 26, 2025By Kim Hyun-bin
Rise in anti-China sentiment in S. Korea could undermine ties: Chinese ambassador
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N. Korea likely to ramp up military activities this year: unification ministry

South Korea's unification ministry said Wednesday that North Korea is likely to ramp up its military activities this year, citing the country's designation of 2025 as "a year of training."

Feb 26, 2025By Yonhap
N. Korea likely to ramp up military activities this year: unification ministry
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Korea, Australia jointly host business forum on green economy in Seoul

 

Feb 26, 2025By Yonhap
Korea, Australia jointly host business forum on green economy in Seoul
Foreign Affairs

Gov't to set up 'Korean pavilion' at MWC 2025 to fully support Korean firms

The Korean government said Wednesday it will operate a Korean pavilion that highlights artificial intelligence (AI) and fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, a move also aimed at providing "full support" to Korean companies taking part in the annual event.

Feb 26, 2025By Yonhap
Gov't to set up 'Korean pavilion' at MWC 2025 to fully support Korean firms
Foreign Affairs

Industry minister to highlight significance of shipbuilding, energy cooperation in tariff negotiations with US

Korea will stress the importance of bilateral cooperation in various industries, such as energy and shipbuilding, in negotiations with the United States on its new tariff plans, Seoul's industry minister said Wednesday.

Feb 26, 2025By Yonhap
Industry minister to highlight significance of shipbuilding, energy cooperation in tariff negotiations with US
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Vice FM highlights Russia-NK military ties exacerbating N. Korea's human rights situation

 

Feb 26, 2025By Yonhap
Vice FM highlights Russia-NK military ties exacerbating N. Korea's human rights situation
North Korea

N. Korea's Kim stresses 'actual experiences in modern warfare' during visit to military

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a military academy in Pyongyang, emphasizing the need to educate soldiers on "the actual experiences of modern warfare" and master rapidly advanced weapons, state media reported Wednesday.

Feb 26, 2025By Yonhap
N. Korea's Kim stresses 'actual experiences in modern warfare' during visit to military
North Korea

Deputy Pentagon chief nominee calls for efforts to stem growth of N. Korea's nuclear, missile arsenals

U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for deputy defense secretary highlighted the need Tuesday to stem the growth of North Korea's nuclear and missile arsenals, saying the recalcitrant regime poses a "clear" threat to security on the Korean Peninsula and around the world.

Feb 26, 2025By Yonhap
Deputy Pentagon chief nominee calls for efforts to stem growth of N. Korea's nuclear, missile arsenals
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Korea aims to strengthen global maritime cooperation

Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries hosted a briefing session on the 10th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) at the Korea Press Center in Seoul, Feb. 24, inviting foreign diplomatic envoys to discuss preparations for the upcoming international event.

Feb 25, 2025By Kim Hyun-bin
Korea aims to strengthen global maritime cooperation
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