By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik, VC Choe Nam-suk, Editor Kevin Lee, Reporter Jang Ji-sunAmbassador Nguyen Vu Tung of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam in Seoul said, “The two friendly countries discussed and agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a ‘comprehensive strategic partnership,’ which i
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to invest $30 billion (about 37.26 trillion won) in South Korea, the president's office said. This is the largest investment agreement between the UAE and other countries.President Yoon Suk-yeol held a Korea-UAE summit with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Na
Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-jun met with Jose W. Fernandez, visitng U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, on Jan. 10 at the Government Complex Building in Seoul to discuss cooperation in critical minerals, energy resources, and support for Ko
Who says the famed Hilton Tailor shop & Hilton Corp. at the Hilton Hotel has been closed?No way! The Hilton Tailor shop & Hilton Corp. is wide open at the same site on the 2nd fl. of the Hilton Hotel in Seoul—doing business as briskly as at any time before.However, Chairman Hilton Lee, owner-operato
Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP), appeared for questioning by prosecutors on Jan. 10 over his involvement in a bribery scandal surrounding the Seongnam FC, a football club, in Seongam City, Gyeonggi Province when he was the city mayor.Chairman Lee showed up at t
Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP), has decided to appear at a prosecutors' office for questioning at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 10 in connection with a corruption investigation surrounding the Seongnam FC, a football club, a party spokesperson said on Jan. 6."Chairman Le
“The Moon Jae Myung (former President Moon Jae-in and Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung) force has no right to say democracy,” said Kim Soon-duk in her column appeared on the vernacular daily Dong-A Ilbo on Jan. 5, 2023.“To me, the proud Republic of Korea seems dissatisfied with the former Moon
To cope with North Korea's nuclear weapons program, South Korea and the U.S. are discussing ways to share information on the operation of U.S. nuclear power assets, joint planning, and joint implementation, Kim Eun-hye, senior secretary for public relations of the president’s office said in a writte
Regarding North Korea's recent series of short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) provocations, Rep. Tae Young-ho, a former North Korean diplomat, said, "Kim Jung-un is in the 'proportional response trap' of President Yoon Suk-yeol."Rep. Tae Young-ho of the People Power Party said on Facebook on Dec. 31
South Korea ranked sixth last year in the "world's most powerful country" survey, which combines military, economic and diplomatic power.The US News & World Report (USNWR) announced the ranking of the 2022 planet’s most powerful countries on Dec. 31, 2022 (local time).According to the survey, the U.
By Publisher Lee Kyung-sikPresident Yoon Suk-yeol said, “We must break through the complex crisis through increased and revitalized export!” Speaking in his New Year’s Address for 2023, Yoon said, “Exports are the backbone of our economy and a source of jobs.”Then he said: “In the process of strengt
The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Philippine in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post media, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news publications since 1985.—Ed.Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol on the si
President Yoon Suk-yeol and first lady Kim Keon-hee hosted a discussion on Dec. 20 with 200 youths on three major reforms of labor, education and pension.Through the roundtable, the president before the year ends sought to greet and thank youths who expressed their opinions on government administrat
The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Peru in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post media, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news publications since 1985.—Ed.On December 7, an attempt was made in our country to break the constitutional order promoted by the former Pres
The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post media, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news publications since 1985.—Ed.On December 18, 2022, speaking at a round table on the topic "New Uzbekistan is a reliable partner in a c
Minister for Trade Ahn Duk-geun attended the World Trade Organization’s Ottawa Group ministerial videoconference held on Dec. 16 to seek joint measures for WTO reform as follow-up to the discussions held during the 12th ministerial meetings (MC12) in June.Trade Minister Ahn stated that the time lead
The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post media, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news publications since 1985.—Ed.The adoption of the resolution was proposed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziy
The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post media, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news publications since 1985.—Ed.UNESCO II World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education (WCECCE) took place from 14 to 16 Novemb
President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee on Dec. 6 held a talk with Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who was on a state visit to Korea, at Sangchunjae, the reception hall of the former presidential compound of Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul.Deputy presidential spokesperson Lee Jae-myoung in
By Feature Editor Sung Jung-wookNot many people know that Yangyeong-gun, a county some 42.6 kilometers east of Seoul, is where the First Lady of Korea, Madam Kim Keon-hee was born on Sept. 2, 1972.Why the elaborate introduction of the First Lady Kim?In the opinion of many people in Korea, especially