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    Korea wants Jeju Forum to be global platform of peace, int'l cooperation: foreign minister

    Someday, "Jeju" could carry the same global resonance as "Davos," but as a name synonymous with peace, cooperation and dialogue rather than economic power. That is the ambition Foreign Minister Cho Hyun laid out for the 21st Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, which will run this Wednesday to Friday on Korea's southern island. “As Davos, a mountain city of the Alps, became a brand of the World Economic Forum itself, we hope the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity will position itself as a platform to contribute to world peace, and therefore the name ‘Jeju’ becomes a symbol of peace, cooperation and dialogue in the international community,” Cho said during an interview with The Korea Times June 5. Cho serves as the co-chair of the forum alongside Jeju Gov. Oh Young-hun. The ministry is participating in the event as a co-host starting this year, showing the government's commitment to elevating the status of the annual global event. The minister said Korea's unique historical trajectory — being the only country since World War II to transition from foreign aid recipient to major

    5 MIN READBy Park Ji-won
    Korea wants Jeju Forum to be global platform of peace, int'l cooperation: foreign minister
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    N. Korea skips reports on World Cup matches involving S. Korea, US, Japan

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    Lee says Trump believes time has come to refocus on North Korea

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    Japanese Embassy in Seoul showcases culinary heritage and regional flavors

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    Unification ministry vows to find 'phased, viable' path to denuclearization

    2 MIN READBy Yonhap
    Unification ministry vows to find 'phased, viable' path to denuclearization
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Top military officer inspects partially restored guard post inside DMZ

South Korea's top military officer on Tuesday visited a partially restored guard post inside the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas to inspect troop readiness against North Korean threats, his office said.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
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FM Cho stresses efforts for stable foreign relations in meeting with G7, EU envoys

Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul highlighted Tuesday that Korea is striving to maintain stable foreign relations and uphold international trust amid political turmoil following the martial law debacle, his office said.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
FM Cho stresses efforts for stable foreign relations in meeting with G7, EU envoys
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Abductee family group vows to go ahead with leaflet campaigns against N. Korea

A group representing the families of those abducted by North Korea said Tuesday it would fly leaflets into North Korea "shortly" despite the unification minister's calls for a "prudent" approach to the leaflet campaign.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
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K-water tenders bid for water, sewerage project in Philippines

The Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-water) has submitted its proposal for a water and sewerage project worth 1 trillion won ($694 million) near the Philippines’ capital city of Manila. K-water is Korea’s government agency for comprehensive water resource development and providing both public and industrial water.

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Foreign Affairs

Yoon's impeachment may hinder Trump administration's coordination with Korea: experts

The impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law declaration risks creating a leadership void that raises questions about South Korea's foreign policy direction, especially its efforts to build strong ties with the incoming U.S. administration, according to experts.

Dec 17, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
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North Korea

Zelenskyy shares video of Russian soldier allegedly setting fire to killed NK soldier

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shared a video he claimed to be a Russian soldier setting fire to the body of a North Korean soldier killed in combat against Ukraine, saying that the move aimed to hide the presence of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
Zelenskyy shares video of Russian soldier allegedly setting fire to killed NK soldier
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NIS sees N. Korean troops' casualties in combat against Ukraine as likely true

South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday it is verifying intelligence about North Korean troops' fatalities during combat alongside Russian forces against Ukraine, saying it is taking into account the possibility that it could be true.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
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S. Korea sanctions top NK military officers, missile developer involved in Russia's war against Ukraine

South Korea said Tuesday it will impose sanctions on three top North Korean military officers and one missile developer believed to have been deployed to Russia in support of its war against Ukraine, the first such sanctions designation since the North's troop deployment was confirmed.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
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S. Korea begins production of spy drones for NK surveillance

South Korea has kicked off the production of the medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (MUAV), the arms procurement agency said Tuesday, in a move to help enhance the military's surveillance capabilities over North Korea.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
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US sanctions NK generals accompanying NK troops dispatched to Russia

The United States on Monday sanctioned two North Korean generals known to be accompanying thousands of North Korean troops dispatched to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, as well as other people and entities linked to Pyongyang's military programs and other activities.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
US sanctions NK generals accompanying NK troops dispatched to Russia
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