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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi may visit Korea

President Moon Jae-in, right, shakes hands with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Dec. 5, 2019 at Cheong Wa Dae. Korea Times fileBy Do Je-haeThe latest news reports of China's state councilor and foreign minister Wang Yi's possible visit to Korea later this month is renewing focus on Chinese President Xi Jingping's pledge to visit the country this year.The U.S. presidential election has divided Cheong Wa Dae's attention in recent months. But since the election has concluded, Seoul and Beijing have resumed talks on arranging high-level visits, according to Cheong Wa Dae and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The latest local news reports have highlighted the possibility that Wang could visit Korea before or after his visit to Japan.In Japanese media, the Mainichi Shimbun reported that Wang will visit Japan at the end of November. Speculations in the diplomatic community are rising that Wang's main mission during the prospective visits to Japan and Korea will be to discuss arrangements for Xi to visit the two neighbors.In particular, questions are being raised as to whether Xi will visi

Nov 17, 2020By Do Je-hae
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi may visit Korea

US ambassador to Seoul congratulates four Korean Americans on winning US House elections

U.S. Ambassador to Seoul Harry Harris congratulates four Korean-American politicians ― Marilyn Strickland, far left, Young Kim, Andy Kim and Michelle Park Steel ― on their election to the House of Representatives on Twitter, Monday. / Captured from TwitterU.S. Ambassador to Seoul Harry Harris on Monday congratulated four Korean American politicians on their election to the House of Representatives in general elections earlier this month."Congratulations to @YoungKimCA and @MichelleSteelCA who were just declared victors in U.S. Congressional races in California, joining @StricklandforWA @AndyKimNJ as 4 Korean-Americans in the U.S. Congress ― a first," he tweeted.Republicans Young Kim and Michelle Park Steel won the 39th and 48th districts in Orange County, California, respectively, joining Democrat Marilyn Strickland, who won the 10th district in Washington, to become the first Korean American women to serve in Congress in its 230-year history.Democrat Andy Kim won his race in New Jersey's 3rd district. (Yonhap)

Nov 16, 2020
US ambassador to Seoul congratulates four Korean Americans on winning US House elections

Korean New Deal meeting

President Moon Jae-in presides over the third meeting on the Korean New Deal initiative at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, Monday. The initiative is aimed to create jobs and develop the nation's future growth engines post-COVID-19. Participants discussed carbon-neutral industries. / Yonhap

Nov 16, 2020By Kang Seung-woo
Korean New Deal meeting

Korea forced to walk fine line between RCEP and CPTPP

President Moon Jae-in claps during the signing of the RCEP trade deal, at Cheong Wa Dae, Sunday. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left in the screen, is seen during the virtual ceremony. Korea Times photo by Wang Tae-seok Country sandwiched between US, China over mega trade deals By Do Je-hae Some global mega trade deals involving or possibly involving Korea are expected to bring the country additional challenges. The signing of the 15-member Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by Korea, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and the 10 ASEAN nations, Sunday, during a virtual meeting of signatories has raised questions about the possible emergence of a multilateral trade rivalry between the U.S. and China, particularly under a new U.S. administration.With the launch of the RCEP, which is described by the international media as “China-led,” speculation is rising that a Joe Biden White House could pursue the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement

Nov 16, 2020By Do Je-hae
Korea forced to walk fine line between RCEP and CPTPP
  • NEWS ANALYSIS 'RCEP could be a boon to export-reliant Korea'

'Proactive public service enabled Korea's quick response to COVID-19'

Minister of Personnel Management Hwang Seo-chong speaks during an interview with The Korea Times at the Government Complex Seoul, Nov. 9. / Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukBy Jun Ji-hyeKorea's response to the COVID-19 outbreak has been garnering worldwide attention for its significant testing and diagnostic capability, along with its real-time, transparent information system.The country's “proactive public service system” was behind this, said Minister of Personnel Management Hwang Seo-chong, noting that the system has enabled government officials to respond to the public health crisis more quickly and in a decisive manner.“The proactive public service system was officially created in August last year in a bid to substantially improve passive behavior in government offices and expand a proactive work attitude,” Hwang said during a recent interview with The Korea Times on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the establishment of the ministry. “The system is aimed at giving protection and preferential treatment such as special promotions to proactive

Nov 15, 2020
'Proactive public service enabled Korea's quick response to COVID-19'

Moon, Suga to face each other at virtual ASEAN+3 summit

South Korean President Moon Jae-in (left on screen) addresses counterparts at the 2nd Mekong - South Korea Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), on a live video conference held online due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, in Hanoi. AP-YonhapBy Do Je-haePresident Moon Jae-in will meet new Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga for the first time at a multilateral diplomatic setting during a video-linked Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)+3 summit on Saturday.The ASEAN+3 summit gathers leaders from the 10 ASEAN members as well as those from Korea, Japan and China, for the purpose of advancing multi-dimensional cooperation between ASEAN and the three Asian neighbors, according to Cheong Wa Dae. The ASEAN+3 summit, which will be the first time Moon and Suga take part in a diplomatic event together, comes amid strenuous efforts from the Seoul government this week to appease Tokyo to help ease bilateral tension over history and trade issues. The need to improve strained bilateral ties has been particularly highlighted ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, whi

Nov 13, 2020By Do Je-hae
Moon, Suga to face each other at virtual ASEAN+3 summit
  • 'South Korea to donate $10 million for COVID-19 vaccine support to developing nations': Moon

Justice minister slammed for pushing to force suspects to disclose phone password

Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae looks at material ahead of a meeting at the National Assembly, Friday. / YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeJustice Minister Choo Mi-ae is facing harsh criticism for ordering ministry officials to push for the establishment of a law forcing suspects to disclose the password for their mobile phones.Civic groups including Lawyers for a Democratic Society (LDS) claimed Friday that Choo's order went against the Constitution that guarantees the right of people under criminal investigation not to incriminate themselves.The minister issued the order the previous day when she criticized senior prosecutor Han Dong-hoon who is being investigated over allegations of collusion with Channel A reporter Lee Dong-jae.Lee and Han were suspected of colluding to pressure a jailed businessman to divulge incriminating information about a liberal political commentator.“The suspect (Han) is disrupting the investigation by refusing to disclose his mobile phone password,” Choo said. The LDS asked Choo to withdraw the order as it infringes on a suspect's right to defense and privilege

Nov 13, 2020
Justice minister slammed for pushing to force suspects to disclose phone password

Moon announces 'New Southern Policy Plus strategy'

President Moon Jae-in speaks during a virtual Korea-ASEAN summit at Cheong Wa Dae, Thursday. Yonhap By Do Je-hae President Moon Jae-in announced a more advanced version of his New Southern Policy for promoting ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during a video-linked Korea-ASEAN summit, Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday. During the summit, Moon introduced the New Southern Policy Plus strategy, an advanced version of his trademark diplomatic strategy to intensify cooperation with Southeast Asia on various fronts. “This year marks the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership between ASEAN and Korea. Korea has prepared a New Southern Policy Plus strategy, evaluating that the vision and achievements of the New Southern Policy are helpful to both ASEAN and Korea,” Moon said in a speech. “The New Southern Policy Plus strategy contains new and actionable measures focusing on seven key areas of cooperation, including comprehensive health and medical

Nov 12, 2020By Do Je-hae
Moon announces 'New Southern Policy Plus strategy'
  • 'South Korea to donate $10 million for COVID-19 vaccine support to developing nations': Moon

Prosecutor general's popularity disliked by both parties

Wreathes showing support for Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl stand on the road in front of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office in southern Seoul, Oct. 29. Korea Times photo by Bae Woo-hanBy Jung Da-minProsecutor General Yoon Seok-youl / Korea Times fileNeither the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) nor the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) seem happy about the rising political influence of Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl, as he has been at odds with past administrations and is still at odds with the current leadership.Yoon recently topped a public opinion survey of potential presidential candidates for the first time, garnering more support than DPK Chairman Lee Nak-yon and Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myung, according to ocal pollster Hangil Research, Wednesday.Chairman Lee and Governor Lee, both from the ruling party, had been very close in previous polls when Yoon had been far behind, but support for Yoon has been increasing in recent weeks.According to the Hangil Research survey of 1,022 adults, 24.7 percent said they supported Yoon, who was followed by Chairman Lee at 22

Nov 12, 2020
Prosecutor general's popularity disliked by both parties

Learning Korea's election system

Diplomats stationed in Korea from 12 countries listen to explanations about Korea's election management system during their visit to the National Election Commission in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday. They were given information on how Korea managed the April 15 general election amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Yonhap

Nov 12, 2020By Bahk Eun-ji
Learning Korea's election system
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