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Foreign Ministry spokesperson Park Il speaks at a regular press briefing held at the central government complex in central Seoul on June 4.

Seoul reiterates North denuclearization goal following Xi-Kim summit

South Korea said denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula remains its unwavering objective after the Xi-Kim summit made no mention of nuclear issues.

2026.6.9

Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun speaks at the 2026 Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which was held in central Seoul, on June 1. [YONHAP]

Africa can help global challenges become growth opportunities: Foreign minister

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Monday called for Korea and Africa to boost cooperation in a bid to better address global challenges and turn them into new opportunities for growth.

2026.6.1

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun answers questions from lawmakers during a parliamentary audit of the Foreign Ministry at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Oct. 13. [NEWS1]

Washington has proposed 'alternative' to $350 billion cash investment, Seoul's top envoy says

Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun said Monday that the United States has “come up with a new alternative” regarding Korea’s planned $350 billion investment in the United States, following Seoul’s reluctance to accept the United States' demand.

2025.10.13

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau arrives at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs annex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Sept. 14 for a meeting with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. [YONHAP]

U.S. deputy state secretary urges Korean companies to keep investing despite Georgia raid

Christopher Landau, the U.S. deputy secretary of state, said Monday that Washington wants foreign companies to keep investing in the United States.

2025.9.15

Cho Hyun, the newly appointed foreign minister, delivers a speech during the inauguration ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jongno District, central Seoul, on July 21. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Foreign minister takes office amid pressure over critical ambassador vacancies

As Cho Hyun officially took office Monday as Korea’s new foreign minister, the Lee Jae Myung administration faces mounting pressure to fast-track appointments for five of its most critical ambassadorships, all vacant since a sweeping recall.

2025.7.21

A civilian stops an armed soldier attempting to enter parliamentary compound in western Seoul in early hours of Wednesday. Armored martial forces arrived at the National Assembly after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday evening. [NEWS1]

Countries scramble to ensure safety of citizens in Korea after martial law declared

The United Nations said it was closely monitoring the situation in Korea after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, while foreign embassies in Korea moved to disseminate safety information to its citizens in the country.

2024.12.4

President Yoon Suk Yeol, center, speaks to reporters at an event marking the opening of the Yongsan Children's Garden in front of the presidential office in central Seoul on May 2 ahead of the one-year anniversary of his inauguration. [PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE]

Yoon faces challenges as administration marks first year

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday marks one year since his inauguration, which heralded the "Yongsan era,” symbolic of his wishes to become a leader who is more open and transparent to the public.

2023.5.9

Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin speaks over the phone to his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, at his office in Seoul on Monday. [MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS]

Top diplomats of Korea, India agree to strengthen ties

The top diplomats of Korea and India held phone talks Monday to discuss ways to further develop bilateral relations as the two sides celebrate the 50th anniversary of forging diplomatic ties this year, the Seoul foreign ministry said.

2023.1.31