South Korea's decision to send troops to the tense Strait of Hormuz for "independent" naval operations drove home its desire to cement alliance cooperation with the United States and avoid straining ties with its trade partner, Iran, analysts said Tuesday.Capping monthslong deliberations that pitted
Ambassador Mohammed El Amine Derragui of the People’s Democratic of Algeria in Seoul said, “Algeria and Korea are celebrating the 30th anniversary of establishment of official relations on the 15th of January 2020 and since then are committed to promoting mutual understanding and collaborating in al
“I am pleased to see President Mirziyoyev again. He is like a brother to me. He is leading Uzbekistan’s new development with reform policies across all sectors, including politics, the economy and society, and I sincerely respect President Mirziyoyev who is attracting global attention. President Mir
Ambassador and U Thant Sin of the Union of Myanmar in Seoul said, “To regain independence, all national races, together with patriotic leaders, sacrificed their lives with an untiring determination and diligence under the guidance of our national hero General Aung San, who was the father of State Co
Governor Lee Chul-woo and former North Gyeongsang Province Governor Kim Kwan-yong received the Order of Labor at the Vietnamese Embassy in Seoul on Thursday. The medal was recognized for its role in creating human and material support and faithful president of the company, as well as pioneering exem
The Lotte Hotel, located in Sogong-dong, Seoul, hosted by the Myanmar Embassy Udan Shin in Seoul on Tuesday( January 9th) to celebrate its independence(74 years have passed since Myanmar gained independence from Britain in 1948)."Myanmar, which had existed as an independent and sovereign country thr
U.S. President Donald Trump met with the top national security advisers of South Korea and Japan in Washington on Wednesday, the White House said, as nuclear talks between Washington and North Korea remain deadlocked.Trump met briefly with Chung Eui-yong, director of Cheong Wa Dae's national securit
The foreign ministry launched a team of relevant officials Sunday to discuss measures to protect South Korean nationals and businesspeople in the Middle East, where tensions spiked after last week's U.S. airstrike that killed a top Iranian general.First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Sei-young presided o
By President Kim Hyung-dae, Reporter Shin Su-hyun Ambassador and Mrs. Federico Failia in Seoul hosted a reception at the residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul on Dec. 10, 2019 on the occasion of presentation of decorations to Chairperson Kyung Ran Choi of the Seoul Design Foundation, concurrently professo
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could lose "everything" if he acts in a hostile manner, sending a clear warning to the regime to refrain from provocations such as nuclear and missile tests.Trump sent the tweet as the two countries have exchanged heated
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By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Business Editor Suing Jung-wook National Assemblyman Kim Jung-hoon said, “The Republic of Korea and the United Arab Emirates share an intimate relationship dynamically interacting in various dimensions, including the economy, culture and defense as strategic partners.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in plans to meet with China's State Councilor Wang Yi on Thursday afternoon for discussions on such pending issues as ways to improve Seoul-Beijing ties and resume talks on North Korea's nuclear program.Wang, who doubles as foreign minister, on Wednesday began
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that it is up for debate whether keeping American troops stationed in South Korea is in the U.S. national security interest.Trump's comment to reporters in London is one of the strongest indications the U.S. president could consider reducing troops in the
U.S. President Donald Trump hinted Tuesday that the United States may use military force against North Korea if necessary, after Pyongyang warned that an end-of-year deadline for the two countries' denuclearization negotiations is drawing near.Trump revived the threat of military action as negot
South Korea's top negotiator in defense cost-sharing talks with the United States said Monday that he believes the two sides will be able to strike a "win-win" deal based on their common understanding of the bilateral alliance.Jeong Eun-bo, the top envoy to the Special Measures Agreement negot
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that Samsung is a "legitimate" substitute to Chinese companies in building 5G networks across the European Union.Pompeo made the case in an op-ed in Politico Europe ahead of an EU communications ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad agreed Thursday to elevate relations between their countries to a "strategic partnership" next year, noting that bilateral ties have deepened in various fields, such as cutting-edge industries, energy, arms projects,
The U.S. Defense Department has estimated it will cost nearly US$4.5 billion to station troops in South Korea in fiscal year 2020, suggesting why President Donald Trump reportedly seeks $5 billion from Seoul next year.According to the Pentagon's budget estimate drawn up in March, the total payme