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Wed, June 7, 2023 | 08:26

S. Korea wins seat on UN Security Council for 2024-25

S. Korea wins seat on UN Security Council for 2024-25

South Korea was elected Tuesday as a nonpermanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term, expanding its foothold in the U.N. body to better address the North Korean issue and other global security challenges.

2023-06-07 00:19

Colombian artist takes inspiration from Korean ceramics

Colombian artist takes inspiration from Korean ceramics

Colombian artist Duvan Lopez is often referred to as “the Picasso of South America,” but the artist said he thinks it is curious and questions what aspect of his work lead to this comparison.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-06-06 14:24

S. Korea seeks to win UN Security Council seat

S. Korea seeks to win UN Security Council seat

South Korean diplomats on Monday made their final pitch for Seoul's bid for a nonpermanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

2023-06-06 09:35

International Yoga Day to celebrate well-being of body, mind

International Yoga Day to celebrate well-being of body, mind

Originating in India primarily as a spiritual practice, yoga has become popular in Korea as a way of harmonizing physical health and spiritual wellness. The celebrations for International Yoga Day, which falls on June 21 and promotes worldwide health, harmony and peace, returns to Korea with over 2,000 people gathering in Seoul Olympic Park to practice outdoors after a three-...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-06-06 08:24

Agency launched to offer exclusive support for overseas Koreans

Agency launched to offer exclusive support for overseas Koreans

Korea launched, Monday, a new agency tasked with overseeing affairs related to 7.5 million Koreans living abroad. President Yoon Suk Yeol said he hopes the Overseas Koreans Agency will strengthen networks between Koreans here and abroad to promote mutual growth and prosperity.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-06-05 16:48

President Yoon to attend NATO Summit in Lithuania next month

President Yoon to attend NATO Summit in Lithuania next month

President Yoon Suk Yeol will attend the 2023 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Lithuania next month, prompting speculation about another trilateral summit between South Korea, Japan and the United States.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-06-04 16:16

President Yoon expresses condolences over rail disaster in India

President Yoon expresses condolences over rail disaster in India

President Yoon Suk Yeol expressed his condolences Saturday over a deadly train accident in India.

2023-06-03 21:49

India train crash survivor recounts: 'We thought we were dead'

India train crash kills over 280, injures 900 in one of nation's worst rail disasters

EU's top diplomat discusses Ukraine's ammunition needs with S. Korea

EU's top diplomat discusses Ukraine's ammunition needs with S. Korea

The European Union's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said he met South Korea's defence minister on Saturday to discuss Ukraine's needs for ammunition.

2023-06-03 21:48

Yoon meets with East Timor president

Yoon meets with East Timor president

President Yoon Suk Yeol met with East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta on Friday and discussed bilateral relations, cooperation on the international stage and North Korea's nuclear threat, his office said.

2023-06-02 20:42

Jeju embraces Arab, ASEAN nations for future global exchanges

Jeju embraces Arab, ASEAN nations for future global exchanges

The Jeju Island government is acting on its plan to further strengthen ties with Arab and ASEAN nations through an international high-level gathering. The move is led by Jeju Governor Oh Young-hun, who met with ambassadors from 10 Arab nations in Korea and dignitaries from the Vietnamese government and an Indonesia-based global alliance of municipal governments in Asia-Pacifi...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-06-02 16:08

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2	Korean food's global popularity leads to copycat products in China, Japan

3	Presidential office's plan to revamp TV viewing fees causes stir

4	International Yoga Day to celebrate well-being of body, mind

5	Incheon announces plans to become hub for overseas Koreans

6	ROK-US alliance is now nuclear-based: President Yoon

7	Hyundai Motor, IKEA join hands to promote sustainable outdoor activities

8	Egyptian national arrested for possession of cannabis cookie

9	Samsung family takes out stock loans to pay inheritance tax

10	Ex-top trade negotiator to serve as US think tank standing senior fellow

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