The European Commission welcomed the adoption of the sixth package of restrictive measures against Russia, the commission announced on June 3. Sanctions are among the EU's most visible, direct and powerful responses to Russia's brutal and unprovoked attack on Ukraine, including systemic violence and
Chairman Lee Jun-seok of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), who visited Ukraine, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss support measures, practical exchanges and cooperation between Korea and Ukraine, the PPP announced on June 8.The PPP quoted President Zelensky as saying in th
Chairman Lee Jun-seok of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) is reportedly left for the Republic of Ukraine on the night of June 3, 2022 for a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.According to MBC and other Korean-language news media sources in Seoul, Lee and a number of other PPP members of t
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) achieved a landslide victory in the June 1 local elections, as its candidates defeated their opponents in most regions.The PPP won 12 out of 17 key races for big city mayors and provincial governors, including Seoul, while the main opposition Democratic Party (DP)
By Akmal SaidovThe 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 past week in the life of Uzbek parliament has been full of significant events for long
In an exclusive interview with CNN aired on May 28, President Yoon Suk-yeol explained how his administration will help North Korea respond to COVID-19, Seoul's overall policy toward the North, the bilateral alliance with the U.S. and appointing women to higher government posts.President Yoon has tol
By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik, Editors Kim Hyung-dae, Kevin Lee President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China invited President Yoon Suk-yeol of the Republic of Korea to visit China at a mutually convenient time. This was disclosed on May 10, 2022 when Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan extend
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.A number of events are being held under the chairmanship of Uzbekistan in the Shanghai Cooperation Organi
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 President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a Decree “On measures to strengthen
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) of President Yoon Suk-yeol won a 50.1% victory over the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) which collected 38.% of the votes.In a poll conducted by Realmeter on May 16-20 on a total of 2,528 men and women over the age of 18 nationwide, the Justice Party won 2.7
Chairman Euisun Chung of Hyundai Motor Group in Korea said that his company will invest US$5 billion in the United States for robotics and autonomous-driving software development.Chung made the announcement at his meeting with President Job Biden of the United States in Seoul.The announcement came i
By Feature Writers You Min-yul and Lee Ji-hyunFirst Lady Madam Kim Kun-hee met with President Joe Biden of the United States at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan near the former South Post of the U.S. Forces Command in Yongsan, Seoul. It was on the afternoon of May 18 shortly before the offici
President Yoon Suk-yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed in the summit on May 21 to begin discussions on restarting and expanding joint military drills between the two countries amid growing nuclear and missile threats from North Korea.Both sides reached the agreement during their first summit in
By Publisher Lee Kyung-sikA noted Korean columnist, Kim Jin-hong, has written a short article for The Korea Post media on President Yoon Suk-yeol, which is considered to represent the views of many people in Korea. Here are excerpts from an unofficial English version of the contribution.—Ed.Presiden
At the 'May 18 Democratization Movement Commemoration Ceremony' held at the May 18 Democracy Cemetery in Gwangju on the day, the 'March for the Beloved' was sung in the form of a chant. This is actually the first case of a conservative government.President Yoon Suk-yeol also sang vigorously while ho
President Yoon Suk-yeol appointed Rep. Cho Tae-yong of the People Power Party who was served as a former vice foreign minister, as South Korea's new ambassador to the United States, a presidential official said on May 17.Yoon also named Paik Kyong-ran, a professor of infectious diseases at Sungkyunk
President Yoon Suk-yeol met with Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan of India in Seoul on May 6 and expressed his gratitude for Prime Minister Modi's congratulations on his election, spokesperson Bae Hyun-jin said in a written briefing.President Yoon said, “Ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ti
By Publisher Lee Kyung-sikPresident Yoon Suk-yeol said, “Prime Minister Winston Churchill of the United Kingdom and Chairman Clement Attlee of the opposition Labor Party were good examples of win-win cooperation in time of emergency and difficulties of a nation.”Speaking at the National Assembly in
The government is known to carry out a large-scale reshuffle of military leadership early this month, replacing 5-6 out of 7 generals, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Chief of Staff of the Army.It is highly likely that the Chief of Staff of the Army, which is a key positi
President Yoon Suk-yeol may make a return visit to the United States in July this year in a return visit in appreciation of President Joe Biden’s visit to Seoul on the upcoming May 20-21. This was recently reported by a Korean-language business daily, Seoul Kyungje.Reports indicate that Yoon will be