“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
By Deputy Editor Sung Jung wook Governor Jeon Jin-seon of Yangpyeong-gun County said, “Yangpyeong is a happy community where people and nature harmonize. The city we're trying to create is a place with a beautiful environment and a nice area to live in.”Yangpyeong-gun, where Governor Jeon lived as a
President Yoon Suk-yeol on Nov. 28 said, "We will plant Taegeukgi (the Korean national flag) on Mars by 2045, the centennial anniversary of national liberation."At a ceremony to announce the nation's roadmap for the future space economy at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul in the city's Seocho-gu District, he
In October 2022, Nigeria’s leader, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari was in Korea for a state visit during which, he held bilateral summit with his Korean counterpart, President Yoon Suk-yeol where both leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation for both countries. Also, he met with the Speak
By Yuccee O. Uwah, chief of The Korea Post Nigeria BureauOn November 7, 2022, the Embassy of Republic of Korea in Nigeria hosted and invited members of diplomatic community, Nigerian officials, business leaders, cultural icons, the media, Korean community in Nigeria to the Korean National Day 2022 h
Ambassador Xing Haiming of China in Seoul attended the completion ceremony of the 7th Korea-China Senior Leadership Academy on Nov. 15.About 100 elite figures from all walks of life from Korea and China, including Kim Han-kyu, chairman of the 21st Century Korea-China Exchange Association, and lawmak
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 November 28, 2022, the President of Uzbekistan signed the decree "On the introduction of a qualitative