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    1 more Korean vessel exits Strait of Hormuz

    One additional Korean-operated vessel has exited the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there amid the U.S.-Iran war, bringing the total number of ships remaining in the region to just two, the oceans ministry said Wednesday. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the vehicle carrier bound for Korea safely passed through the strategic waterway and is sailing normally, with six Korean sailors on board. It was among the 26 Korea-related vessels that had been stranded in the strait after Iran blocked shipping routes in the waterway in late February amid its conflict with the United States and Israel. With the latest departure, only the HMM Namu, which sustained damage in Iranian-linked missile attacks and is undergoing repairs at a port in Dubai, and one other ship are Korea-linked vessels still within the Persian Gulf. The ministry said the HMM Namu is expected to leave the strait in late July after repairs are completed, while the other vessel will likely resume its sailing in accordance with its shipping schedule. A total of 35 Korean sailors now remain in the Persian Gulf, includin

    1 MIN READBy Yonhap
    1 more Korean vessel exits Strait of Hormuz
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    Korea, Int'l Red Cross discuss ways to expand cooperation on humanitarian aid

    1 MIN READBy Yonhap
    Korea, Int'l Red Cross discuss ways to expand cooperation on humanitarian aid
  • North Korea

    N. Korea's Kim vows strong ties with China on founding anniversary of Chinese Communist Party

    2 MIN READBy Yonhap
    N. Korea's Kim vows strong ties with China on founding anniversary of Chinese Communist Party
  • North Korea

    S. Korean, Ukraine FMs agree to resolve North Korean POW issue under international law

    3 MIN READBy Park Ji-won
    S. Korean, Ukraine FMs agree to resolve North Korean POW issue under international law
  • North Korea

    N. Korea's port activity jumps fivefold since 2019, suggesting illicit coal trade: report

    2 MIN READBy Yonhap
    N. Korea's port activity jumps fivefold since 2019, suggesting illicit coal trade: report
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Busan citizens disappointed but ready for World Expo 2035 bid

BUSAN — "I can't believe it ended so badly ... The votes obtained were less than we expected," said a citizen after Busan fell short in its bid to host World Expo 2030, Wednesday.

Nov 29, 2023By Jung Da-hyun
Busan citizens disappointed but ready for World Expo 2035 bid
  • Busan eyes Expo 2035 after losing to Riyadh
North Korea

N. Korea closes diplomatic missions in Bangladesh, DR Congo: reports

In yet another closure of diplomatic missions, North Korea has been shutting down its embassies in Bangladesh and the Democratic Republic of Congo, foreign news reports showed Wednesday.

Nov 29, 2023
N. Korea closes diplomatic missions in Bangladesh, DR Congo: reports
North Korea

US, S. Korea cast doubt over NK's satellite photos

North Korea claimed, Tuesday, that its military satellite took photos of the White House, the Pentagon and nuclear-powered aircraft carriers docked at a U.S. naval base.

Nov 29, 2023By Nam Hyun-woo
US, S. Korea cast doubt over NK's satellite photos
  • US says 'plenty' of White House, Pentagon images available online after NK claim on satellite imagery
Foreign Affairs

Korea, Chile to hold talks to upgrade bilateral FTA

Korea and Chile will launch another round of talks on upgrading their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in response to changing global trade circumstances, Seoul's industry ministry said Wednesday.

Nov 29, 2023
Korea, Chile to hold talks to upgrade bilateral FTA
Foreign Affairs

Journey into Tomorrow: Commemorating 140 years of Korean-German diplomatic relations

The German Embassy in Seoul is scheduled to hold a special exhibition, titled "Journey into Tomorrow," in collaboration with the Deoksugung Palace Management Office of the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center under the Cultural Heritage Administration.

Nov 29, 2023By Kim Hyun-bin
Journey into Tomorrow: Commemorating 140 years of Korean-German diplomatic relations
Foreign Affairs

Busan eyes Expo 2035 after losing to Riyadh

Despite strong support from the public, major Korean business conglomerates and world stars such as BTS, Busan lost its bid to host the World Expo 2030.

Nov 29, 2023By Jung Min-ho
Busan eyes Expo 2035 after losing to Riyadh
  • Busan citizens disappointed but ready for World Expo 2035 bid
Foreign Affairs

Korea showcases potential in campaign for World Expo 2030 despite bid failure

The Eiffel Tower and the telephone are just a couple of the groundbreaking inventions that were introduced at the World Expo, a prestigious global fair held every five years with the potential to generate economic benefits and stimulate job creation.

Nov 29, 2023
Korea showcases potential in campaign for World Expo 2030 despite bid failure
Foreign Affairs

Rights experts criticize China for denying torture in North Korea

Human rights advocates were shocked last month to find out that hundreds of North Korean escapees were forcibly deported by China after three years of pandemic border restrictions came to an end. Recently, they were shocked again by Beijing’s claim that the principle of non-refoulement cannot be applied to its policy because there is “no evidence of torture” in North Korea.

Nov 28, 2023By Jung Min-ho
Rights experts criticize China for denying torture in North Korea
North Korea

N. Korean soldiers in truce village armed with pistols: sources

North Korean soldiers stationed in the Joint Security Area (JSA) of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) have been carrying pistols since the North scrapped a 2018 inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement, sources said Tuesday.

Nov 28, 2023
N. Korean soldiers in truce village armed with pistols: sources
Foreign Affairs

Sanrio CEO looks to expand cooperation with K-pop artists

The chief executive officer of Sanrio, the Japanese company behind the Hello Kitty franchise, said Tuesday his company was looking to broaden cooperation with K-pop artists.

Nov 28, 2023
Sanrio CEO looks to expand cooperation with K-pop artists
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