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India offers hospitality for Moon

The Indian government is treating President Moon Jae-in with many opportunities to build friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to Cheong Wa Dae, Tuesday, Modi has accompanied Moon to 11 events among a total of 18 which Moon has attended during his four-day state visit to the country.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-10 16:49

Korea, India agree to hold regular summits

South Korea eases visa rules for 4 nations

The government will issue multiple entry visas for doctors, lawyers and other skilled workers from Mongolia, Belarus, Georgia and Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Justice, Sunday.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-08 16:50

Amb. Harris says hello to Koreans on Twitter

New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris pledged Thursday to do his best to maintain the "closest friendship and strongest alliance" between the two sides as he's expected to begin formal work here next week.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-05 17:07

Korea to renew anti-corruption cooperation agreement with Indonesia

South Korea will renew a cooperation agreement with Indonesia this week to help the Southeast Asian nation fight corruption, officials said Tuesday. The two countries first signed the memorandum of understanding on anti-corruption cooperation in 2006 between then South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-03 13:30

Moon to visit India, Singapore next week

President Moon Jae-in will make state visits to India and Singapore next week, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday. From July 8 to 11, the President will visit India upon the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This year marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and India.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-02 16:03

Pro-, anti-refugees rallies held

Two rallies with clashing views on refugees were held Saturday, in the latest development in the ongoing controversy concerning Yemeni asylum seekers, an increasing number of whom came to Jeju Island over the past few months to escape the ongoing civil war that began in 2015.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-01 22:09

Harris confirmed as US ambassador to South Korea

The United States Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's pick for ambassador to South Korea, filling a post that has been vacant since the launch of the administration.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-30 10:50

Korea should emulate Singapore's diplomacy

SINGAPORE - South Korea needs to emulate Singapore's foreign policies and diplomatic strategies to become a stronger country, according to South Korean Ambassador to Singapore Ahn Young-jip.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-29 16:19

More than 10,000 foreigners illegally stay in Korea after visa-free entry for Olympics

More than 10,000 foreign visitors are illegally staying in South Korea after entering the country under a visa-waiver program during the 2018 Winter Olympics in the South Korean town of PyeongChang, a government report showed Friday.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-29 16:10

Gov't to seek revision of Refugee Act to prevent fake asylum seekers

The Justice Ministry said Friday it will seek to revise the Refugee Act to prevent fake asylum seekers from abusing the system and take steps to handle refugee applications much more quickly to screen out bogus claimants.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-06-29 13:16

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