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Korean delegation meets new Peruvian president, discusses bilateral ties

The delegation conveyed President Lee Jae Myung's letter expressing Seoul's commitment to advancing the two countries' friendship and cooperation to Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori.

2026.7.28

Rep. Chung Il-young of the ruling Democratic Party speaks during a meeting of the Finance, Economy, Planning and Budget Committee at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Nov. 17, 2025. [YONHAP]

Lee to send special envoy to congratulate Chilean president on inauguration

President Lee Jae Myung will dispatch Rep. Chung Il-young of the ruling Democratic Party as a special envoy to Chile this week to congratulate the country's new president on his inauguration, the Blue House said on Monday.

2026.3.9

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Park Jin-young, founder and chief producer of JYP Entertainment, speaks during a press conference in southern Seoul on May 27. [YONHAP]

Presidential commission for popular culture exchange to launch October 1st with K-pop performances

A new presidential commission for international pop culture exchange, co-chaired by JYP Entertainment’s chief producer Park Jin-young, will officially launch on Oct. 1 — Stray Kids and Le Sserafim scheduled to perform at the inauguration ceremony.

2025.9.24

President Lee Jae Myung speaks at an evening banquet for the foreign diplomatic corps at the Blue House on Aug. 15. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

President Lee tells foreign envoys Korea will practice 'pragmatic' diplomacy abroad, embrace diversity at home

President Lee Jae Myung pledged a foreign policy 'grounded in pragmatism' and domestic vision embracing diversity during a banquet for the foreign diplomatic corps at the Blue House on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of Korean independence.

2025.8.15

Posters for presidential candidates are hung up on the wall of an apartment complex in western Seoul on June 2. [NEWS1]

Inauguration expected to take place Wednesday, pomp and circumstance likely to be omitted

The inauguration ceremony for the new president is expected to take place at the National Assembly on Wednesday, the day after the election.

2025.6.2

Presidential Security Service agents participate in a security demonstration event at the Presidential Security Training Center in Gangseo District, western Seoul, on May 27. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

PSS demonstrates presidential protection tactics ahead of inauguration

The Presidential Security Service held a press demonstration of protective mesaures ahead of Inauguration Day, showcasing the various responses to a range of simulated attacks and incidents.

2025.5.27

U.S. President Donald Trump attends the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on April 21. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Hyundai Motor, Samsung made large donations to Trump, U.S. reveals

Korean companies, including Hyundai and Samsung, donated significantly to Trump's inauguration ahead of anticipated tariffs on their industries.

2025.4.22

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, right, watches as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office at the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20. [AP/YONHAP]

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president of the United States — in pictures

Donald Trump took office as the United States' 47th president on Monday, vowing tariffs on foreign countries and to "put America first."

2025.1.21

President Donald Trump speaks at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20. [AP]

Donald Trump returns to the White House, vowing a new era of 'America First'

Donald Trump took office as the United States' 47th president on Monday, renewing his vow to "put America first" and tariff foreign countries to enrich Americans, while signaling an intent to refrain from military involvement in conflicts overseas.

2025.1.21

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th presidential inauguration in Washington on Jan. 19. [AP/YONHAP]

Political uncertainty to hinder Seoul's diplomacy toward Washington, Beijing as Trump 2.0 begins

As Donald Trump kicks off his second term in office Monday, Seoul is paying close attention to how U.S.-China strategic competition — a key variable in setting the coordinates for Korean diplomacy — will unfold.

2025.1.20