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Tue, September 25, 2018 | 14:27

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Korean shot to death in Philippines

A 58-year-old South Korean man was shot to death in the Philippines, police officials said Thursday. The victim, identified by his surname Kim, was shot by an unidentified gunman in Manila around 9 p.m. Wednesday, officials at the National Police Agency said.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-17 20:29

Korea, Thailand to cooperate in auto, infrastructure

South Korea and Thailand have discussed ways to expand cooperation in auto and infrastructure projects to promote trade and investment between the two nations, Seoul's trade ministry said Thursday.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-17 20:17

No. of Yemenis seeking asylum on Jeju Island surges

Over 130 Muslim refugees from Yemen applied for legal refugee status at the Jeju Immigration Service May 1-8.This followed 90 Yemenis who arrived on the island up until April and applied. None have been approved so far. The only person to gain refugee status since the law was enacted in 2013 was a Chinese who helped North Korean defectors.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-17 16:17

Yemeni refugees' fate tested on Jeju Island

Korea voices concern about crisis in Gaza

The South Korean government expressed hope Thursday for a peaceful resolution to the latest Palestine crisis in which dozens of protesters were killed by Israel's use of force.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-17 16:04

Korea to form institute to commemorate 'comfort women'

South Korea plans to open a research institute in August to delve into the issue of wartime sexual violence against women as part of efforts to commemorate the Korean women sexually exploited by the imperial Japanese army during World War II, the gender minister has said.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-17 10:34

Moon: 'North Korea, Japan should resume talks'

"In particular, I think dialogue between Japan and North Korea should be resumed," Moon said in the interview with the Yomiuri newspaper. "If Japan-North Korea relations are normalised, that would greatly contribute to peace and security in Northeast Asia beyond the Korean peninsula," he said in written answers to questions submitted by the newspaper.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-08 13:41

North Korea criticizes Japan for 'free-riding' on peace efforts

[EXCLUSIVE] US, China in talks over THAAD withdrawal

The U.S. and China are discussing the possible withdrawal of a U.S. missile defense system from South Korea as part of a grand bargain over North Korea's nuclear program, multiple sources familiar with the talks said. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, deployed in South Korea last year, has been a bone of contention with China.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-04 16:59

Moon's top security adviser makes secret visit to Washington ahead of Kim-Trump summit

South Korea's top national security adviser made another secret visit to the United States on Thursday, sources said, ahead of a high-stakes summit between the U.S. and North Korean leaders. Chung Eui-yong, chief of the presidential National Security Office, arrived in Washington possibly to meet with his U.S. counterpart, National Security Adviser John Bolton, according to m...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-04 10:08

Chinese city lifts suspension of group tours to Korea

A major Chinese city on Thursday lifted its suspension of package tour programs to South Korea which was imposed amid a diplomatic feud between the two countries, sources said.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-03 20:52

South Korea, Thailand to step up cooperation on defense industry

South Korea and Thailand agreed Thursday to enhance cooperation in the defense industry, culture and other sectors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Vice Foreign Minister Lim Sung-nam and Thai Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Busaya Mathelin held their third policy consultation meeting in Seoul to discuss measures to further develop their strategic partnership.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-05-03 20:50

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Inter-Korean Summit in Pyongyang