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Sun, November 17, 2019 | 21:56

Japan-bound trips dip in August; demand for other countries shoots up

Japan-bound trips dip in August; demand for other countries shoots up

An increased demand on non-Japanese routes helped offset lower demand on Japanese routes in August amid trade tensions between Seoul and Tokyo, the transport ministry said Sunday. The number of South Koreans who traveled to Japan in August plunged more than 20 percent as outbound travelers shunned Japan for alternative destinations in Europe, China and other Asian nations ami...

2019-10-06 12:00

S. Korea paying close attention to US-NK nuke talks: ambassador

South Korea is paying close attention to the outcome of this weekend's denuclearization negotiations between the United States and North Korea, while maintaining communication with Washington, Seoul's top envoy here said Friday.

2019-10-05 12:03

Rift with US, protocol gaffes paint FM into corner

Rift with US, protocol gaffes paint FM into corner

In her third year in office, it is no longer rare to see Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha countering opposition lawmakers who accuse her of failing to handle controversial diplomatic issues. A former presidential interpreter-turned minister, Kang and her ministry have been criticized for keeping a low profile and being “pushed around” by Cheong Wa Dae when it comes to top dipl...

2019-10-04 16:14

Ex-US ambassador says South Korea is 'not free-riding' on alliance with US

Ex-US ambassador says South Korea is 'not free-riding' on alliance with US

Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert rejected the notion that South Korea was free-riding on the United States' troop presence in the country Friday, saying the two nations were “very, very strong allies.”

2019-09-28 09:32

Korea, Bulgaria to strengthen partnerships on nuclear energy, ICT

Korea, Bulgaria to strengthen partnerships on nuclear energy, ICT

The leaders of South Korea and Bulgaria agreed Friday to bolster strategic partnerships between the two nations in various fields, including nuclear energy, ICT and arms production. The accord came at summit talks here between President Moon Jae-in and visiting Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, according to Cheong Wa Dae.

2019-09-27 12:42

Over 34,000 sign petition to ban Rising Sun flag from Tokyo Olympics

Over 34,000 sign petition to ban Rising Sun flag from Tokyo Olympics

More than 34,000 people have signed a petition to ban Japan's Rising Sun flag - a symbol of the country's wartime aggression - from display at 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games venues. As of Thursday, 34,400 people have signed a petition on Change.org urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to warn the organizing committee of the Tokyo Games (July 24-Aug. 9) after it decided ...

2019-09-26 17:03

Trilateral cooperation mentioned during talks between Trump, Abe

Trilateral cooperation mentioned during talks between Trump, Abe

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe touched on Seoul-Tokyo relations during their summit in New York, early Thursday (KST), held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

2019-09-26 17:00

Will Trump impeachment saga affect NK-US talks?

Will Trump impeachment saga affect NK-US talks?

With U.S. President Donald Trump facing an impeachment investigation, all eyes are on whether this political conundrum will have a negative impact on reviving the nuclear disarmament dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang. Earlier this week, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the start of an “official impeachment inquiry” into Trump amid a growing...

2019-09-26 16:52

Friendly first lady shines on diplomatic stage

Moon leaves New York after talks with Trump, UN address

Moon leaves New York after talks with Trump, UN address

South Korean President Moon Jae-in headed back to Seoul on Wednesday after a hectic visit here highlighted by talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and a speech at a U.N. session. Moon had his ninth summit with Trump on Monday, in which they discussed ways to make headway in working-level nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington that will resume soon.

2019-09-26 09:33

'S. Korea to pursue joint team with North for Tokyo Olympics'

'S. Korea to pursue joint team with North for Tokyo Olympics'

UNITED NATIONS - President Moon Jae-in told the chief of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) the he will push forward with a plan to form a “unified team” with North Korea for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

2019-09-25 15:40

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