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Korean envoy visits Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq to discuss cooperation amid Middle East conflict

A special envoy of Korea's foreign minister has visited Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq and met with officials to discuss cooperation in energy, infrastructure and other sectors amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Friday.

2026-05-08

Envoy discusses infrastructure cooperation with Costa Rican president-elect during diplomatic visit

A special envoy for President Lee Jae Myung has met Costa Rican President-elect Laura Fernandez and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in infrastructure and other fields, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday.

2026-05-08

Special counsel raids prosecution, Justice Ministry over handling of ex-first lady's Dior case

The second comprehensive special counsel team raided the Supreme Prosecutors' Office and the Ministry of Justice on Wednesday over the alleged mishandling of an investigation into former first lady Kim Keon Hee's acceptance of a luxury handbag.

2026-05-06

Military unit was preparing for martial law in first half of 2024, says special counsel team

A military unit was making preparations to implement martial law in the first half of 2024, according to one of the special counsel teams investigating allegations against former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2026-05-04

President Lee urges caution for special probe into alleged political prosecutions, but signals support

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday signaled support for a special counsel investigation into allegations of politically motivated prosecutions under his predecessor, but urged his own party to proceed cautiously.

2026-05-04

PPP criticizes DP special counsel bill over indictment-canceling powers

A bill by the ruling Democratic Party (DP) that would empower a special counsel to cancel ongoing criminal investigations has attracted fierce criticism from main opposition People Power Party (PPP) politicians.

2026-05-01

Seoul navigates dual blockade in Strait of Hormuz as special envoy returns from rare Tehran mission

Korea’s special envoy to Tehran secured a direct line to the Iranian leadership but left without a deal to free 26 Korean-linked vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said Thursday.

2026-04-30

Korea's special envoy to Iran to discuss blockade, safety of Korean nationals

Korea's special envoy to Iran has met senior officials in Tehran to discuss the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-13

Special counsel raids home, office of ex-senior presidential security aide over martial law

A special counsel team has raided the home and office of a former senior presidential security aide over his alleged role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid, legal sources said Thursday.

2026-04-09

Special counsel wants 23-year sentence for Han Duck-soo in insurrection appeal

A special counsel team on Tuesday sought a 23-year prison term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo in an appeal of his insurrection case stemming from former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid.

2026-04-07