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Thu, May 19, 2022 | 21:26

South Korean, Russian nuclear envoys hold phone talks on North Korea

The chief nuclear envoys of South Korea and Russia held phone talks Thursday to discuss the security situation on the Korean Peninsula following North Korea's COVID-19 outbreak and missile tests, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

2022-05-19 20:43

Korea to keep close tabs on Japan's Fukushima water discharge plan

Korea will step up communication with Japan and the U.N. nuclear watchdog to address health and security concerns over Tokyo's planned release of radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, the foreign ministry said Thursday.

2022-05-19 17:19

Deterrence against North Korea, economic security on top of summit agenda

The deterrence on nuclear threats from North Korea and strengthening economic security will top the agenda at the upcoming summit between President Yoon Suk-yeol and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden, according to Seoul's presidential office, Thursday. The two leaders will sit together for a summit on Saturday afternoon, with Biden visiting Seoul's new presidential office in Yon...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-05-19 17:06

What to know about Biden's trip to South Korea

Korea, US, Japan in talks over possible defense chief talks in Singapore next month: official

Korea, the United States and Japan are in talks over holding trilateral defense ministerial talks on the margins of an annual security forum in Singapore next month, a Seoul official said Thursday.

2022-05-19 16:49

Top security officials of South Korea, Japan discuss North Korea, bilateral ties

Top security officials of South Korea, Japan discuss North Korea, bilateral ties

National Security Adviser Kim Sung-han held a virtual meeting with his Japanese counterpart Thursday, and discussed provocations by North Korea and the need to develop future-oriented bilateral ties, his office said.

2022-05-19 16:48

Korea, US, Japan in talks over possible defense chief talks in Singapore next month: official

US-led initiative expected to bolster economic partnership with Korea

Korea's decision to participate in the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) is expected to bolster the budding economic partnership between Seoul and Washington, according to diplomatic observers. However, Seoul is also required to make efforts to prevent the IPEF participation from adversely affecting its relations with China, the nation's largest trading partner,...

Kang Seung-woo | 2022-05-19 16:41

[ANALYSIS] Korean firms pin cautious hopes on launch of IPEF

US denial of Biden-Moon meeting triggers speculation

Washington has denied local media reports that U.S. President Joe Biden will meet former President Moon Jae-in during the U.S. leader's visit to Seoul for a summit with President Yoon Suk-yeol. Biden will arrive in South Korea on Friday for a three-day visit.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2022-05-19 14:59

Vice foreign ministers of South Korea, US hold talks on North Korea, other regional issues

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman held a phone conversation with her new South Korean counterpart Wednesday, reaffirming their commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, according to the State Department.

2022-05-19 10:03

North Korean missile or nuclear test very possible during Biden's Asia trip: US security advisor

North Korean missile or nuclear test very possible during Biden's Asia trip: US security advisor

North Korea is widely expected to stage a long-range missile or nuclear test before or even during President Joe Biden's trip to South Korea and Japan, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Wednesday.

2022-05-19 09:35

North Korea yet to fully develop hypersonic missile, but its tests raise concerns: US official

Supporting LGBTI+ rights in Korea

Ambassadors from European Union countries in Korea pose for a photo endorsing human rights and fundamental freedoms of sexual minorities on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in Seoul, May 17. Courtesy of Delegation of the EU in Korea

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2022-05-18 17:31

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