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Britain, Norway enter Korea-Germany bidding for $40B Canadian submarine project

The high-stakes competition between Korea and Germany for a 60 trillion won submarine contract with the Canadian Navy has become more complicated, with the potential to turn into a split deal rather than the typical winner-takes-all bid.

2026-03-10

King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence

King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said.

2025-10-31

In Britain, Trump basks in a display of regal splendor with King Charles III at Windsor Castle

U.S. President Donald Trump relished the glow of a British royal spectacle as he opened a two-day state visit Wednesday, calling the hours of pageantry with King Charles III “one of the highest honors of my life.”

2025-09-18

King Charles congratulates Korea on 80th anniversary of liberation

King Charles III of Britain congratulated Korea on the 80th anniversary of its Liberation Day, which falls on Friday, in a personal message to President Lee Jae Myung.

2025-08-15

King Charles III sends 'warmest congratulations' to President Lee

King Charles III congratulated President Lee Jae-myung, emphasizing the importance of Britain's ties to Korea amid global challenges.

2025-06-13

King Charles III says Canada faces unprecedented dangers as Trump threatens annexation

King Charles III said Canada is facing unprecedented challenges in a world that's never been more dangerous as he opened the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday with a speech widely viewed as a show of support.

2025-05-28

Korea cuts steel for third 3,600-ton-class submarine

South Korea has cut steel for its third and last 3,600-ton-class naval submarine, the state arms procurement agency said Wednesday, amid efforts to bolster underwater defense capabilities against North Korean threats.

2024-10-30

British envoy celebrates Korea-U.K. ties at first official King's Birthday Party

British Ambassador to Korea Colin Crooks celebrated deepening ties between Korea and Britain at the first official King’s Birthday Party hosted by the British Embassy in Seoul on Thursday evening.

2024-05-26

Hanwha Ocean signs $845M deal to build diesel submarine

Hanwha Ocean clinched a 1.1 trillion-won ($845 million) deal Friday to build a 3,600-ton submarine for the Korean Navy..

2023-12-22

Korea, UK open talks to upgrade free trade agreement

Korea and Britain will begin negotiations to revise their free trade agreement (FTA) conditions, aiming to enhance their partnership in areas such as clean energy, AI and defense.

2023-11-21