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'Russia, important partner in security, economic development'

President Moon Jae-in has expressed gratitude for Russia's role and support in bringing the current detente to the Korean Peninsula, and wants economic cooperation between Russia and the two Koreas if a peace regime is established in the region. Moon said his economic cooperation policy with neighboring countries resembles those initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, ...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-21 21:06

Moon-Putin summit due today

Korean missionary alleges Manila police used scam to lock him up

A Korean missionary who has been living in the Philippines for 18 years has been detained for a month for allegedly possessing illegal weapons. Police arrested the man, surnamed Baek, 48, on May 30 and he is being held in the Antipolo Police Station in Manila.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-21 15:59

Korean students pedaling 6,600 km in US to promote 'comfort women' issue

Baek Hyun-jae, 25, a theology major at Baekseok University, and Lee Ho-joon, 22, a political science major at Incheon National University, started their journey on Monday after a kick-off ceremony in front of the comfort women statue in Glendale Central Park, Los Angeles.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-21 15:48

Korean novelist Pak Kyong-ni statue erected in St. Petersburg

A bronze statue of the great Korean novelist Pak Kyong-ni, author of the historical epic series "Land (Toji)," has been dedicated at a Russian university.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-21 14:42

Moon: 'Putin and I share goals of denuclearization, economic development'

South Korea and Russia share the common goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, which will lead to the joint development of not only the countries but the entire region, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday. Moon's remarks came in an interview with Russian news outlets ahead of his three-day state visit to Russia that will begin Thursday.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-20 15:11

Korean students set to cross America for 'comfort women' campaign

Two South Korean college students will set out on a trans-American bicycle ride this week, seeking to boost global awareness of Korean women forced into sexual slavery for Japanese troops during World War II.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-20 13:52

Korean pastor congratulates Israel's 70th year of foundation

Lee Young Hoon, the senior pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church, was invited to be one of the main speakers at a prayer meeting in Jerusalem for this event on June 6-7.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-19 13:23

South Korea seeks to resume economic projects with North Korea, Russia

The government will seek joint economic projects with Pyongyang, Moscow and Beijing to develop special economic zones in border towns of North Korea, Russia and China, a presidential committee said Monday. It plans to link railways, gas pipelines and the electricity grid between South Korea and Russia, and China, and promote joint studies on how to link the sections passing t...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-18 17:01

Summit shines Singapore's strategic diplomacy

SINGAORE - Singapore is a tiny but strong nation.The strength comes from two elements - a sense of urgency and practical diplomacy.The city-state always tries to remain vigilant and prepare for the future while building friendly diplomatic ties with all possible countries. It is always heavily neutral in all political issues.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-14 17:31

South Korean president to make state visit to Russia from June 21 to 23

South Korean President Moon Jae-in will make a state visit to Russia this month to discuss ways to enhance the countries' bilateral economic cooperation and joint efforts to peacefully denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, Moon's presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Friday.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-08 15:27

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