South Korea and Japan Agree to Deepen Defense Cooperation
South Korea and Japan have agreed to strengthen defense ties by holding annual defense ministerial talks, reaffirming their commitment to closer security cooperation amid rising regional security challenges.
The agreement...
Asian Markets Slip as Global Trade Tensions Weigh on Investors
Asian stock markets mostly declined after renewed global trade tensions rattled investor confidence, while US futures fell sharply following a holiday closure on Wall Street.
Market sentiment weakened after US...
Meloni Meets South Korea’s President Lee, Concludes Asia Tour
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul, marking the final stop of her six-day tour of Asia, which also included visits to...
South Korea National Assembly Speaker Holds Talks with Qatar’s Ambassador
Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Woo Won-shik, held a meeting with Qatar’s Ambassador to South Korea, HE Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Hamar, to discuss...
South Korea Urges China, Russia to Support Mediation Efforts in North Korea Denuclearization Talks
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called on China to play a mediating role in restarting dialogue with North Korea, saying Beijing could help convey Seoul’s sincere commitment...
China’s Xi to Host South Korean President Lee Amid Japan Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting Sunday, underscoring Beijing’s effort to strengthen ties with Seoul at a time...