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Thu, October 1, 2020 | 17:44
Civic group launches campaign urging Chinese netizens to stop 'cyberbullying' Korean celeb
Civic group launches campaign urging Chinese netizens to stop 'cyberbullying' Korean celeb
The Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK), a civic organization working for public diplomacy for Korea, started an online petition Friday, urging Chinese netizens to stop “cyberbullying” Korean singer Lee Hyo-ri after her Instagram account was bombarded by “malicious” complaints from them.
Park Ji-won | 2020-09-04 16:36
Foreign Minister Kang attends G-20 special videoconference on pandemic cooperation
Foreign Minister Kang attends G-20 special videoconference on pandemic cooperation
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha has attended a Group of 20 nations' ministerial forum to discuss global cooperation in responding to the new coronavirus and fostering economic recovery from its fallout, her office said Friday. The special video session, which came ahead of the regular G-20 foreign ministers' gathering slated for November, took place Thursday (Korea time), as ...
2020-09-04 10:41
  • New virus cases stay below 200 for 3rd day in South Korea
Foreign ministry refuses to reveal details of human rights panel's recommendation on New Zealand sexual abuse case
Foreign ministry refuses to reveal details of human rights panel's recommendation on New Zealand sexual abuse case
The state human rights watchdog has given the foreign ministry a recommendation of measures with regard to a sexual abuse case involving a South Korean diplomat once stationed in New Zealand, officials said Thursday. Ministry officials said they would take "necessary steps" in response to the National Human Rights Commission's nonbinding recommendation, but they refused to re...
2020-09-03 11:41
Korea, Singapore agree on 'fast-track' entry program for biz people amid pandemic
Korea, Singapore agree on 'fast-track' entry program for biz people amid pandemic
South Korea and Singapore agreed Wednesday to introduce a "fast-track" entry program this week for essential trips by businesspeople and others in exception to coronavirus entry restrictions, the foreign ministry said. During telephone talks, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and her Singaporean counterpart, Vivian Balakrishnan, reached the agreement on the streamlined entry pr...
2020-09-02 16:50
Pompeo says South Korea and other allies will unite against China
Pompeo says South Korea and other allies will unite against China
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that South Korea and other U.S. allies will join U.S. efforts to tackle what he called economic and political aggression from China. "I think you are seeing the entire world begin to unite around the central understanding that the Chinese Communist Party simply is going to refuse to compete in a fair, reciprocal, transparent wa...
2020-09-02 12:58
US ramping up pressure on Korea amid rivalry with China
US ramping up pressure on Korea amid rivalry with China
South Korea is facing increasing pressure to take a side in the escalating rivalry between the United States and China. Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha underlined that the rising conflict among the two superpowers was the most daunting diplomatic challenge facing the country.
Do Je-hae | 2020-09-01 17:10
  • Pompeo says South Korea and other allies will unite against China
What's next for Korea-Japan ties after Abe?
What's next for Korea-Japan ties after Abe?
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s resignation, Friday, is fueling speculation over whether Korea and Japan can restore their relations which had been strained during Abe’s eight years in office. Cheong Wa Dae said Friday it “will cooperate with the next prime minister to advance bilateral friendship.”Some analysts, however, speculated, Sunday, it will be trickier than befo...
Yi Whan-woo | 2020-08-30 16:06
Trump again attacks Democratic rival Biden over FTA with Korea
Trump again attacks Democratic rival Biden over FTA with Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on his Democratic presidential rival Joe Biden, Friday, over his support for a free trade pact with South Korea.
2020-08-29 09:58
World leaders praise Japan PM Abe's contributions to ties
World leaders praise Japan PM Abe's contributions to ties
World leaders wished Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a rapid recovery Friday and praised his contributions to bilateral relations during his years as Japan's longest-serving leader. Abe announced the same day that he was stepping down because of health problems. He is expected to stay on until a new governing party leader is elected and formally approved by parliament.
2020-08-29 09:50
  • Who could lead Japan after Abe?
Foreign minister apologizes over New Zealand sexual abuse case
Foreign minister apologizes over New Zealand sexual abuse case
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha apologized Monday over the handling of sexual allegations against a senior Korean diplomat once stationed in New Zealand. “We received the investigation results from Cheong Wa Dae that there were problems in the ministry's response,” Kang said during a meeting. “The case has become a diplomatic burden for the government, causing concern to the ...
Jung Min-ho | 2020-08-25 15:02
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