Top Korean, U.S. diplomats meet for chat on sidelines of G7 meeting

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met briefly with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Paris, though pressing concerns such as the Strait of Hormuz and summit follow-ups went largely unaddressed as time was short, according to the foreign ministry Sunday.

2026-03-29

Foreign Minister Cho to attend expanded G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Paris next week

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will travel to France next week to attend the foreign ministerial meeting of the Group of 7 (G7) advanced countries, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

2026-03-17

Finance minister highlights importance of critical mineral recycling in supply chain stability

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol has emphasized the importance of critical mineral recycling to ensure global supply chain stability at an international gathering of top financial officials, his office said Tuesday.

2026-01-13

Korea participates in G7 finance ministerial meeting to discuss supply chains

Korea has taken part in the G7 finance ministerial meeting as an observer member to discuss major economies' export control measures and critical mineral supply chains, the finance ministry said Tuesday.

2025-12-09

North Korean foreign minister condemns G7's statement on denuclearization

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui condemned a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) reaffirming the principle of the North’s complete denuclearization.

2025-11-14

G7 top diplomats reaffirm commitment to 'complete' denuclearization of North Korea

The top diplomats of the Group of Seven (G7) countries Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete" denuclearization of North Korea and denounced the recalcitrant regime's advancing nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

2025-11-13

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the United States and traditional allies like Canada over defense spending.

2025-11-12

President Lee Jae Myung returns from G7 summit in Canada without Trump meeting

President Lee Jae Myung returned home early Thursday after attending the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada and meeting on the margins with some dozen leaders of major countries and organizations.

2025-06-19

Japan's prime minister says disagreements remain with U.S. on tariff talks

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said his country has not reached a comprehensive tariff agreement with the United States as some disagreements persist between the two nations.

2025-06-18

Canadian ambassador goes viral for stylish hanbok at presidential send-off

Canadian Ambassador Tamara Mawhinney gained attention for wearing a hanbok at the Group of 7 summit send-off for President Lee Jae Myung, highlighting her respect for Korean culture and the modern adaptability of traditional attire.