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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

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

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    FM says nuclear, tech cooperation will bring greater benefits to Korea-US alliance

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    FM says nuclear, tech cooperation will bring greater benefits to Korea-US alliance
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    Photo display of N. Korean Embassy in Beijing features more photos of leader Kim's daughter

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    Photo display of N. Korean Embassy in Beijing features more photos of leader Kim's daughter
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Estonian president vows to strengthen Korea-Estonia relations through embassy in Seoul

Estonian President Alar Karis emphasized the close ties and shared values between Korea and Estonia while expressing his commitment to enhancing their bilateral relations after announcing the opening of the Estonian Embassy in Seoul, Wednesday, marking a significant step forward in fostering cooperation between the two nations.

Oct 12, 2023By Kim Hyun-bin
Estonian president vows to strengthen Korea-Estonia relations through embassy in Seoul
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Korea, UAE to hold aviation talks over potential increase in bilateral flights

Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) plan to hold their first bilateral aviation talks in four years this week to discuss whether to increase the number of flights connecting the two countries, according to officials Thursday.

Oct 12, 2023
Korea, UAE to hold aviation talks over potential increase in bilateral flights
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India emerges as major investment destination for Korean firms

 

Oct 12, 2023By Ko Dong-hwan
India emerges as major investment destination for Korean firms
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North Korea

North Korea's arms deals with Hamas, Hezbollah pose common threat to South Korea, Israel

South Korea should take heed of Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas, an Islamic militant group controlling the Gaza Strip, as the recent incursion illustrates the potential risks posed by North Korea, experts said.

Oct 12, 2023By Kang Hyun-kyung
North Korea's arms deals with Hamas, Hezbollah pose common threat to South Korea, Israel
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South Korea faces growing diplomatic pressure from Israel-Hamas conflict

South Korea is finding itself in a difficult position as the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas escalates further. President Yoon Suk Yeol has condemned Hamas' "indiscriminate" attacks, yet he has not openly expressed support for Israel, in what is viewed as a balancing act amid fears that the ongoing war may expand to a wider Middle East conflict.

Oct 12, 2023By Lee Hyo-jin
South Korea faces growing diplomatic pressure from Israel-Hamas conflict
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720 Koreans remain in Israel unharmed: foreign ministry

About 720 Korean nationals remain safe in Israel amid the conflict with the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas, the foreign ministry said Thursday.

Oct 12, 2023
720 Koreans remain in Israel unharmed: foreign ministry
  • Korean Air to deploy temporary flight to Dubai for repatriation of Koreans from Israel
  • South Korea faces growing diplomatic pressure from Israel-Hamas conflict
North Korea

Seoul hints at suspension of 2018 inter-Korean military accord

The unification ministry on Thursday hinted that the government may suspend the 2018 military tension reduction accord with North Korea, depending on the security situation, even if Pyongyang does not violate South Korean territory.

Oct 12, 2023
Seoul hints at suspension of 2018 inter-Korean military accord
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Korea-Estonia summit

President Yoon Suk Yeol, right, shakes hands with Estonian President Alar Karis during their summit at the presidential office in Seoul, Oct. 12. The two countries also signed the Air Service Agreement. Yonhap

Oct 12, 2023
Korea-Estonia summit
Foreign Affairs

Israel-Hamas clashes may augur change in US focus on Indo-Pacific: expert

The escalating conflict between Israel and the Hamas militant group may portend a shift in U.S. policy focus back to the Middle East from the Indo-Pacific, a Korean expert on the Arab region said Thursday, calling for Seoul to work in solidarity with the international community over the issue.

Oct 12, 2023
Israel-Hamas clashes may augur change in US focus on Indo-Pacific: expert
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UAE president postpones visit to Korea over 'unforeseen regional circumstances'

United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has postponed his visit to Korea planned for this month due to "unforeseen regional circumstances," Korea's presidential office said Thursday.

Oct 12, 2023
UAE president postpones visit to Korea over 'unforeseen regional circumstances'
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