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Chinese Embassy criticizes USFK chief's remarks describing Korea as 'dagger' in Asia

The Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Thursday criticized recent remarks by U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson, likening Korea to a "dagger" in Asia from Beijing's perspective amid an intensifying U.S.-Sino rivalry.

2026-05-28

Korea to expand science, engineering, AI majors in ODA scholarship program

The government will expand the proportion of those majoring in AI, science and engineering among foreign students studying in Korea on an official development assistance (ODA) scholarship program, officials said Thursday.

2026-05-28

UNDP chief says agency 'wants to engage' with North Korea, but 'neither openness nor progress there'

The UNDP has halted operations in North Korea since 2020 due to the pandemic. Administrator Alexander De Croo noted potential for engagement if conditions improve, but there are currently no plans for resumption.

2026-05-28

Seoul concludes that Iranian-made missiles hit HMM Namu, summons Tehran's top envoy

The Korean government on Wednesday concluded that it was highly likely that Iranian-made anti-ship missiles struck the container ship HMM Namu near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month.

2026-05-27

Azerbaijan embassy hosts Independence Day reception

The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Seoul hosted a reception on Tuesday evening to commemorate the country's Independence Day.

2026-05-27

DP official confirms missile used in HMM Namu attack

The weapon used to attack the Korean-operated cargo ship HMM Namu near the Strait of Hormuz on May 4 was a missile, not a drone, a ruling party official told the JoongAng Ilbo on Tuesday.

2026-05-27

Israeli Embassy denies Korean activists were detained, mistreated

The Israeli Embassy in Korea claimed Tuesday that Israeli forces had neither detained nor mistreated Korean activists who were released last week after being captured aboard aid vessels bound for the Gaza Strip.

2026-05-26

Korea, EU to push for stronger cooperation in critical minerals, supply chains

Korea and the European Union agreed Tuesday to push for deeper cooperation in critical minerals, supply chains and other economic security issues, Seoul's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said.

2026-05-26

Russia denies Ukrainian children transfer accusations, claims “humanitarian evacuation”

Russia on Tuesday rejected accusations that it has deported or forcibly transferred Ukrainian children to Russian territory, insisting that it has taken “humanitarian evacuation measures” aimed at protecting the children.

2026-05-26

Korea, African foreign ministers to meet and discuss boosting cooperation, joint responses to global challenges

Foreign ministers of Korea and more than 50 African nations will gather in Seoul next week to discuss joint responses to multiple global challenges and ways to boost cooperation across a wide range of areas for shared growth.

2026-05-26