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Sat, September 30, 2023 | 15:46

Poll shows 79% of young Koreans agree on need to improve ties with Japan

Poll shows 79% of young Koreans agree on need to improve ties with Japan

Nearly 8 out of 10 South Koreans in their 20s and 30s agree on the need for Seoul to improve relations with Japan, a survey showed Saturday.

2023-09-30 10:07

S. Korea elected as IAEA board member for 2023-25

S. Korea elected as IAEA board member for 2023-25

South Korea has been elected to the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to serve for 2023-2025, the foreign ministry said Thursday.

2023-09-28 20:37

Blinken to release Chuseok message for S. Koreans for 3rd year

Blinken to release Chuseok message for S. Koreans for 3rd year

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to release a message this week wishing for a closer friendship between Koreans and Americans on the occasion of this year's Chuseok holiday, according to sources Thursday.

2023-09-28 10:56

Korean industry minister to visit Africa, France for World Expo bid, minerals meeting

Korean industry minister to visit Africa, France for World Expo bid, minerals meeting

Korean Industry Minister Bang Moon-kyu is scheduled to visit Cabo Verde in an effort to win its support for Busan's bid to host the 2030 World Expo, his office said Wednesday.

2023-09-27 14:26

S. Korean ambassador says stronger Russia-N. Korea cooperation 'most concerning'

S. Korean ambassador says stronger Russia-N. Korea cooperation 'most concerning'

South Korea's ambassador to the United States on Tuesday called the apparent strengthening of cooperation between Russia and North Korea "most concerning," while stressing Seoul and Washington will "not sit idly by."

2023-09-27 09:20

N. Korean envoy vows stronger 'self-defense' capabilities, mentions 'imminent danger' of nuclear war

[INTERVIEW] Wellington mayor's love for Korean culture spurs collaboration

INTERVIEWWellington mayor's love for Korean culture spurs collaboration

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau, the first Maori leader of New Zealand's capital, is a bona fide K-drama enthusiast who brought her love for Korean culture to the political forefront during her visit to Seoul. The trip marks a significant step in international relations for Wellington as well as a showcase of how cultural passion can translate into political action.

2023-09-26 17:27

Korean FM heads to Britain, France for bilateral talks, World Expo campaign

Korean FM heads to Britain, France for bilateral talks, World Expo campaign

Foreign Minister Park Jin embarked on a trip to Britain and France on Tuesday for bilateral talks and campaigning for Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo, the foreign ministry said.

2023-09-26 16:28

Biden will try to 'manage' NK nuclear issue, not resolve it: US expert

Biden will try to 'manage' NK nuclear issue, not resolve it: US expert

U.S. President Joe Biden will continue to "manage" North Korea's nuclear and missile threats rather than actively trying to resolve the problem, according to Charles Kupchan, a former U.S. diplomat and national security official, Tuesday.

2023-09-26 16:12

Unification minister to visit Britain, Germany

Unification minister to visit Britain, Germany

Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho will embark on a weeklong trip to Britain and Germany this week for discussions on North Korea's denuclearization, its human rights conditions and unification, the ministry said Tuesday.

2023-09-26 12:34

US senator stresses S. Korea's cooperation over export controls against China

US senator stresses S. Korea's cooperation over export controls against China

The chair of the Senate foreign relations subcommittee on East Asia called Monday for cooperation from South Korea and other partner countries in pushing for Washington's technology export and investment curbs against China.

2023-09-26 09:59

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