Korea

Yoon departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday embarked for New York to attend the UN General Assembly and advocate for Busan's bid to host World...

Korea an important partner, Germany’s new ambassador says

As geopolitical tensions grow, Germany sees Korea as an increasingly important partner in the Indo-Pacific region, Germany's incoming ambassador to Korea said at an event...

High-level defense talks discuss North’s growing threats

  Defense officials from South Korea and the United States met in Seoul on Monday for talks designed to bolster deterrence against North Korea’s advancing...

New ID verification system in Korea to allow foreigners to open bank accounts online

Foreigners will be able to open bank accounts online at more banks with the Ministry of Justice's new residence card verification system. Jeonbuk Bank, Hana...

South Korea, U.S. strengthen deterrence against North amid weapons deal concerns

South Korea and the United States vowed to elevate their deterrence against North Korea, the allies announced in a joint statement after defense talks...

U.S. approves $5 billion F-35 fighter jet sale to Korea

The F-35A Joint Strike Fighter stealth jets taxi on a runway during an “elephant walk” training at the 17th Fighter Wing in Cheongju, North...

President Yoon to address North-Russia issue at UN

President Yoon Suk Yeol will be attending the UN General Assembly in New York on Monday accompanied by first lady Kim Keon Hee. This marks...

Kim Jong-un says visit shows ‘strategic importance’ of ties with Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his trip to Russia ahead of a rare summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "clear manifestation"...

Kim Jong-un meets Vladimir Putin at Russian spaceport after four-year gap

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Russian spaceport Vostochny Cosmodrome on Wednesday, according to news reports. The summit between...

Don’t sidestep human rights in North, UN rapporteur urges

A visiting United Nations official on Tuesday called for the inclusion of human rights in future talks regarding North Korea, saying the issue should...