Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Demeke Mekonnen Hassen of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia will make his first official visit to the Republic of Korea on Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 2014. This was disclosed at a brief interview with Ambassador Dibaba Abdetta of Ethiopia in Seoul conducted by The Korea Po

Will Ex-President Lee Myung-bak face Assembly probe? Over ‘wasting’ of $92 bil in overseas resources, 4-river, weapons investments Will former President Lee Myung-bak face National Assembly investigations on the controversial ‘wasteful’ investments made by his government in the overseas resources de

President Park emphasized that the U.N. should go back to where it began, with its human-centered goals and international cooperation, and play a central role in effectively responding to new, simultaneous threats and challenges, such as the continued conflicts in the Middle East and African regions

▲President Park Geun-hye (left foreground) offers prayers for the victims of the Sewol Ferry incident.The entire people of the Republic of Korea are sorrow-stricken over the victims of the Sewol Ferry sinking that occurred on April 16, 2014 off the coast of Jindo Island on the southwestern tip of th

▲Photo shows candle light vigil staged by protesters against a government decision or policy. Some rightists or rightist-oriented people classify them ‘Jongbuk Jwabbal’ (literally, ‘Pro-North Korean Leftist Reds’). However, many of the are conscientious young people demanding elimination of room for

Korean-language business daily, Maeil Kyungje, reported on April 29, 2014 that newly accredited Chinese Ambassador Qiu Guohong in Seoul has stated, “The Republic of Korea and the United States should not carry out the ROK-US military exercise because it is for occupying Pyongyang.” Speaking at an in

Presidents Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Barack Obama of the United States (US) agreed on April 25, 2014 to further strengthen the ROK-US cooperation in the face of increasing nuclear threat posed by North Korea. Presidents Park and Obama is scheduled to visit the ROK-US Combined

President Park Geun-hye made a state visit to India on Jan. 16, 2014, and held summit talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India in New Delhi, India. ▲President Park Geun-hye (left) and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India pose for a photo prior to summit talks on Jan. 16, 2014 in New Delhi

President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea (south) continues to meet the Heads of State and Government and various other prominent personalities of various countries of the world to widen the exposure of Korea to the outside world and increase cooperation, exchange and friendship between Korea

PRESIDENCYRound-up of activities of President Park in foreign relationsPresident Park Geun-hye active in summit dip-lomacy, boosting Korean image overseasPresident Park Geun-hye has been very active in the promotion of the image of the Republic of Korea overseas with summit diplomacy and involvement

PRESIDENCYSaenuri wins 44%, Democrats 19%, Progressives 2% President Park's approvalrating soars up to 71.5%The popularity rating of President Park Geun-hye is continuously rising and hit 67% on Sept. 14, 2013. In some polls, her approval rating even went higher and reached 71.5%. According to polls

Elder sister of famed ROK Army Lt. Cho Chang-HoLate Madam Cho Chang-soo decorated with Order of Cultural Merit, OkgwanThe government of the Republic of Korea has decided to posthumously honour the late former Curator Madam Cho Chang-soo (1925-2009) of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in the Un

Ruling Saenuri Party loses one-half majority in opinion surveysAhn gains in opinion polls, speaks on formation of his party todayAhn Cheol-soo’s new party (yet to be formed) won a 27% approval rating which is more than double that of the major opposition Democratic Party (DP). It also substantially

For the promotion of understanding, cooperation, friendshipPresident Park has summit meetings visiting and inviting the Heads of State ▲President Park Geun-hye meets with State Councilor Yang Jiechi of the People's Republic of China at Cheong Wa Dae. He is making an official visit to Seoul at the in

In her address at the National Assembly plenary sessionPresident Park vows efforts to in-crease international cooperation ▲President Park Geun-hye speaks at the plenary session of the National Assembly on Nov. 18, 2013, where she discussed various issues pending between the ruling and opposition cam

On the topic of 'Poland in Europe, Europe in Poland'President of Poland gives lecture atHUFS as guest speaker of honor ▲President Park Geun-hye (right) and President Komorowski of Poland exchange a toast.President Bronislaw Komorowski of the Republic of Poland visited Hankuk University of Foreign St

PRESIDENCY‘Single President’ has a definite advantagePresident Park's active summit diplomacy adds to her popularityPresident Park Geun-hye is clearly told apart from all her predecessors in many respects. For one thing, she does not have to amass wealth either lawfully or otherwise in sharp contras

[PRESIDENCY]President Aquino receives Plaque of Appreciation from KJCPresident Park hosts party forRP President Aquino in Seoul ▲President Park Geun-hye (center right) talks with Filipino President Benigno Aquino during the state banquet held in Yeongbin-gwan, the state guest house of Cheong Wa Dae,

PRESIDENCYAt Korean-Vietnamese Hanbok-Aodai Fashion Parade in HanoiPres. Park enthralls Vietnameseaudience with elegant HanbokPresident Park Geun-hye personally took part in a gala Korean-Vietnamese fashion parade of Hanbok and Aodai fashions on the 5th floor of the Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower in

PRESIDENCYDuring her visit to Ho Chi Minh CityPres. Park, Ho Chi Minh City vowto further cooperation, exchangePresident Park Geun-hye met with Secretary Le Thanh Hai of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee and Mayor Le Hoang Quan during her visit to Vietnam on Sept. 10, 2013, which was followed by a