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Korean president congratulates China's Xi on election outcome

South Korean President Moon Jae-in congratulated his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping Wednesday on his reelection as the head of the Chinese Communist Party. "I sincerely congratulate you that the 19t...

Oct 25, 2017
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PM Lee asks US Olympic chief for help in getting Trump to visit PyeongChang

OLYMPIA -- Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon met with US Olympic Committee Chairman Larry Probst on Tuesday and asked for help in getting US President Donald Trump to visit South Korea for the PyeongChang W...

Oct 24, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Tehran mayor eyes sustainable partnerships with global cities

“I am confident that cities will be the ones making long-term strategic decisions and luring investments toward sustainable development, not only on the national scale, but global scale.”

Oct 23, 2017
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‘Australia, Korea kindred middle powers’

“Therefore increasing our strategic and defense cooperation is vital, especially given that we share so many similarities, such as respect for democracy, human rights, the rule of law and the international law, as freely trading nations.”

Oct 23, 2017
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‘Poland lends help on denuclearization, marketization’

“Our government conveys a very clear message to the world, urging all actors to respect international laws,” the journalist-turned-official said, adding the issue applies not only to the Korean peninsula but eastern Ukraine near Poland.

Oct 23, 2017
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Two Koreas' diplomats to attend Russian forum this week

South Korea's foreign ministry said Thursday it will dispatch a director general-level official to an international forum on nonproliferation in Moscow this week, in which a key North Korean diplomat...

Oct 19, 2017
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Senior diplomats of S. Korea, US discuss alliance, NK issues

A senior South Korean foreign ministry official expressed hope on Wednesday that talks with his US counterpart will build the "foundation" for better bilateral ties going forward. South Korea's Vice...

Oct 18, 2017
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‘Sarang, celebration of India’s cultural wonders in Korea’

As the third annual installment celebrating thriving ties with Korea, the Indian Embassy in Seoul will organize a string of events from Friday to Nov. 18 across the country in collaboration with the ...

Oct 16, 2017
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Sudan hails end of sanctions, readies global engagement

The government and people of Sudan welcome the United States’ decision on Oct. 6 to permanently revoke the decadeslong sanctions placed on the country, which is expected to pave the way for its globa...

Oct 16, 2017
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‘Iraq opposes Kurdish independence vote’

By Iraqi Ambassador to Korea Wadee Al Batti The international community has rightfully acknowledged the illegitimacy of the referendum for Iraqi Kurdistan on Sept. 25 and refused its results, while ...

Oct 16, 2017
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‘South Australia gateway to business Down Under’

Owing to the vast geography and historical legacy, Australian states have retained sizeable powers and freedoms from the national government since Australia became a federation of colonies in 1901. ...

Oct 16, 2017
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US Embassy approaches Seoul parliament over Trump speech: source

The US Embassy in Seoul recently sounded out South Korea's parliament about a possible speech by President Donald Trump at the National Assembly during his visit here next month, a source said Monday...

Oct 16, 2017
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PM to make first overseas trip to Greece, Bulgaria next week

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon will visit Greece and Bulgaria next week in his first overseas trip since taking office to attend a torch-lighting ceremony for the PyeongChang Olympics and to discuss ways...

Oct 16, 2017
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Korea to provide assistance to hurricane-hit Caribbean countries

South Korea plans to provide $550,000 worth of humanitarian assistance to four Caribbean countries recently hit by multiple deadly hurricanes, the foreign ministry said Monday. (AFP-Yonhap) The ass...

Oct 16, 2017
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Korea, Guatemala to discuss closer cooperation

Senior foreign ministry officials of South Korea and Guatemala will have a policy coordination meeting this week to discuss cooperation in various areas, including trade, economy and consular affairs...

Oct 11, 2017
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