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Vice FM Choi calls for world's commitment against racial discrimination

Mar 22, 2021

Second Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-moon called Monday for the world to reaffirm its commitment against racial discrimination amid concerns over a reported rise in anti-Asian sentiment related to ...
[Herald Interview] Colombia eyes stronger ties with Korea in agriculture, culture, environment

Mar 22, 2021

Meanwhile, Padilla Leal said President Duque’s envisioned trip to Korea would be a chance for more cooperation between the two nations in the areas of arts and culture. “When it comes to arts and...
No S. Korean casualties in Japan earthquake: ministry

Mar 21, 2021

No South Korean casualties have been reported in a powerful earthquake that struck off northern Japan on Saturday, the foreign ministry said. The 6.9 magnitude quake occurred shortly after 6 p.m. of...
Govt. expresses condolences over deaths of 4 ethnic Koreans in Atlanta shootings

Mar 21, 2021

The government expressed its condolences Saturday over the deaths of four women of Korean descent, including one South Korean national, in this week's shootings in Atlanta. In a statement issued by ...
Gaps to fill in ‘ironclad’ alliance between Korea, US

Mar 19, 2021

South Korea and the US have held the first foreign policy talks since President Joe Biden came to power, but the two allies fell far short of reaching consensus on the reason the US secretaries of st...
S. Korea, US launch working-level policy dialogue

Mar 19, 2021

South Korea and the United States launched a new regular working-level dialogue Friday, aiming to deal with bilateral diplomatic and security issues in a "systematic and speedy" manner, the foreign m...
FM Chung holds talks with Costa Rican, Guatemalan counterparts on bilateral cooperation

Mar 19, 2021

Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong held separate talks with his Costa Rican and Guatemalan counterparts in Seoul on Friday to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation, the foreign ministry said. Cos...
US Embassy flies flag at half-staff to honor victims of Atlanta shootings

Mar 19, 2021

Rob Rapson, charge d'affaires at the US Embassy in Seoul, said Friday that his embassy has flown the US flag at half-staff to honor the victims of this week's deadly shootings in Atlanta, including s...
Pentagon chief leaves S. Korea after three-day stay for security talks

Mar 19, 2021

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin left South Korea on Friday after a three-day visit for a series of meetings on alliance and North Korea issues, officials said. Austin arrived here Wednesday fro...
FM holds phone talks with US climate envoy on cooperation for carbon neutrality goal

Mar 19, 2021

Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong spoke by phone Friday with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry to discuss cooperation on their countries' joint efforts toward carbon neutrality, the ...
Blinken relishes spicy Korean tofu stew

Mar 19, 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that he had the pleasure of eating spicy Korean tofu stew during his trip to Seoul this week, in an apparent show of affection for Korean cuisine and cul...
Asia trip by Blinken, Austin successful, will help advance N. Korea policy: Knapper

Mar 19, 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Japan and South Korea has provided a chance to hear from the allies about their interests and approaches to North Korea, which will help boost the chanc...
[Newsmaker] President Biden orders five-day mourning period for victims of Atlanta shootings

Mar 19, 2021

President Joe Biden on Thursday instructed all public facilities, including the White House and military installations, to honor the victims of deadly shootings in Atlanta by flying the US flag at ha...
Russian FM Lavrov to visit Seoul next week for talks on bilateral ties, peninsula issues

Mar 18, 2021

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Seoul next week for talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong on bilateral ties, Korean Peninsula issues and other matters, the foreign...
Moon vows efforts to improve Japan ties in talks with Biden aides

Mar 18, 2021

President Moon Jae-in made clear South Korea's resolve to improve strained ties with Japan in a bid to bolster trilateral security cooperation involving the United States, speaking directly to two to...