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Three Russian ministers visit North Korea, signal expanding high-level exchanges ahead of Kursk recapture anniversary

North Korea and Russia are expanding high-level exchanges, with three Russian ministers visiting the North at the same time, as they mark the first anniversary of the recapture of the Kursk region next week amid Moscow's war with Ukraine.

2026-04-23

Woori CEO attends Korea-India business forum on sidelines of president's state visit

Woori Bank CEO Jung Jin-wan attended the Korea-India business forum in New Delhi on Monday on the sidelines of President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to the country, the bank said on Tuesday.

2026-04-21

Polish ambassador highlights how Korean arsenal of democracy silenced skepticism in Warsaw

When Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s administration took office, questions lingered over whether its predecessor had rushed into debt-laden arms contracts with Korea. Polish Ambassador to Korea Bartosz Wisniewski put those concerns to rest.

2026-04-14

IAEA chief to visit South Korea next week for nuclear energy, North Korea discussions

The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit South Korea next week for consultations on nuclear energy, North Korea and other issues, the foreign ministry said Thursday.

2026-04-09

Kim visits cement factory, praises it as concrete example of production boost

North Korea has touted a cement factory in the country's southwestern region as an exemplary case for boosting production in a move seen as being aimed at strengthening the people's unity following last month's key party congress.

2026-03-19

Top U.S. East Asia envoy to visit Korea this week

The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia policy will visit South Korea later this week for talks with Seoul officials on key alliance and other issues, including North Korea, a foreign ministry official said Monday.

2026-03-09

Korean, Philippine first ladies share cuisine and culture at Manila meeting

Korean first lady Kim Hea Kyung, who is on a state visit to the Philippines with her husband President Lee Jae Myung, met with Philippine first lady Liza Araneta Marcos for desserts on Tuesday afternoon.

2026-03-04

Lee set to hold summit with Singapore prime minister to discuss AI, nuclear energy

President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold summit talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday, with the two leaders expected to discuss ways to expand cooperation in AI, nuclear energy and other areas.

2026-03-02

French envoy in Seoul says both nations can 'conquer new summits' after 140-year journey together

For French Ambassador Philippe Bertoux, an avid hiker who enjoys exploring South Korea's mountains, the longstanding bond between Seoul and Paris is much like a long hike with a trusted friend that grows more intimate with every step.

2026-02-23

North Korea's Kim agreed to visit Seoul in 2018 but canceled day before announcement due to security concerns

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had agreed to visit Seoul in late 2018 amid then-warming inter-Korean ties, but the planned trip was abruptly canceled a day before its announcement, a South Korean lawmaker said Tuesday.

2026-01-20