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    Ukraine FM reveals Russia wants swap between N. Korean POWs, Ukrainians

    As Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha revealed Russia's proposal of exchanging thousands of Ukrainian civilians in Moscow's custody for the North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) held in Ukraine, Seoul is being pushed to offer increased support to ensure that the POWs will be transferred to South Korea. On Monday, Sybiha met with officials from a South Korean think tank, revealing that Kyiv has been asked to trade captured North Korean POWs for Ukrainian citizens held in Russia. He visited Seoul from Monday to Tuesday and engaged in bilateral talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday. “When Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha had a meeting with Yoon Young-kwan, chairman of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies on Monday, Sybiha said Ukraine was told by Russia to do a prisoners of war (POWs) swap by exchanging two North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine for thousands of Ukrainian citizens currently held by Russia,” a source familiar with the matter told The Korea Times, Thursday. “But the Ukrainian foreign minister reaffirmed that the Ukrainian governm

    3 MIN READBy Park Ji-won
    Ukraine FM reveals Russia wants swap between N. Korean POWs, Ukrainians
  • North Korea

    N. Korea highlights feats during Korean War ahead of anniv. of armistice signing

    1 MIN READBy Yonhap
    N. Korea highlights feats during Korean War ahead of anniv. of armistice signing
  • North Korea

    President Lee vows continued efforts to replace inter-Korean armistice with peace regime

    1 MIN READBy Yonhap
    President Lee vows continued efforts to replace inter-Korean armistice with peace regime
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    FM says nuclear, tech cooperation will bring greater benefits to Korea-US alliance

    2 MIN READBy Yonhap
    FM says nuclear, tech cooperation will bring greater benefits to Korea-US alliance
  • North Korea

    Photo display of N. Korean Embassy in Beijing features more photos of leader Kim's daughter

    2 MIN READBy Yonhap
    Photo display of N. Korean Embassy in Beijing features more photos of leader Kim's daughter
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US says NK delivered 1,000 containers of equipment and munitions to Russia

The White House said Friday that North Korea has delivered more than 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine.

Oct 14, 2023
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Luxury goods imports from China to NK increased over past 3 years: data

North Korea's imports of luxury goods from China reached $28.5 million last year, despite pandemic border control and international sanctions, data from China's customs office showed Friday.

Oct 13, 2023
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Israel-Palestine conflict clouds World Expo 2030 host prospects

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine is casting uncertainties on Korea and Saudi Arabia’s respective efforts to host the World Expo 2030, just two months before the Bureau International des Exposition (BIE) votes to decide the host city.

Oct 13, 2023By Nam Hyun-woo
Israel-Palestine conflict clouds World Expo 2030 host prospects
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Seoul holds 1st interagency prep meeting for Korea-Africa summit next year

The Korea-Africa special summit slated for next year will mark a "major milestone" in Seoul's diplomacy, Foreign Minister Park Jin said Friday, as the country held its first interagency talks to discuss preparations for the upcoming summit.

Oct 13, 2023
Seoul holds 1st interagency prep meeting for Korea-Africa summit next year
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NK, Russia hold celebrations marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties

North Korea and Russia have pledged to further develop their relations, as they held celebrations in Pyongyang earlier this week to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, the North's state media reported Friday.

Oct 13, 2023
NK, Russia hold celebrations marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Foreign Affairs

Yoon says improved relations between S. Korea, Japan are people's will

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Friday that the increasing pace of exchanges between Korea and Japan shows it is the will of both countries' people to improve and develop the bilateral relationship, according to his office.

Oct 13, 2023
Yoon says improved relations between S. Korea, Japan are people's will
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Trade bodies of Korea, Poland sign tentative deal for cooperation on Ukraine reconstruction

The trade organizations of Korea and Poland have signed a tentative agreement to cooperate on reconstruction projects in Ukraine, the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) said Friday.

Oct 13, 2023
Trade bodies of Korea, Poland sign tentative deal for cooperation on Ukraine reconstruction
Foreign Affairs

UAE ambassador highlights strengthened ties with Korea

UAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi emphasized the maturation of Korea-UAE bilateral relations during a two-day workshop, titled "UAE-Republic of Korea strategic dialogue: exploring the prospects of an enhanced partnership." The event, which began on Tuesday, was aimed to promote closer bilateral collaboration.

Oct 13, 2023By Kim Hyun-bin
UAE ambassador highlights strengthened ties with Korea
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Korea, Saudi Arabia agree to enhance cooperation on wider industry fields

Korea and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to boost bilateral cooperation on a wider range of industry fields, such as the auto, bio and gaming sectors, while pushing to implement their agreed-upon joint infrastructure and energy projects, Seoul's industry ministry said.

Oct 13, 2023
Korea, Saudi Arabia agree to enhance cooperation on wider industry fields
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ANALYSIS North Korea pins hope on Trump's return to White House

Under President Joe Biden, Washington’s North Korea policy has been consistent, with little sign of change. While strengthening security ties with his counterparts in Seoul and Tokyo, Biden has maintained a position of no-concession on the denuclearization issue.

Oct 13, 2023By Jung Min-ho
[ANALYSIS] North Korea pins hope on Trump's return to White House
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