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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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NewJeans' singles, Japanese debut to proceed as planned, despite Hybe-Ador feud
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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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Experts raise concerns about Japan putting pressure on Naver over Line
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Samsung mobile chief, Google device head meet in Seoul
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Ship linked to NK arms shipments to Russia is moored in China: State Dept.
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Yoon asks for support for Busan World Expo from overseas Koreans in France
PARIS -- President Yoon Suk Yeol has asked for support from overseas Koreans living in France to support Busan's bid to host the 2030 World Expo, saying that hosting the expo will open a new horizon for global diplomacy for Korea. President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived in Paris on Monday afternoon (local time) to begin his six-day, two-leg tour of France and Vietnam to rally support for South Korea's 2030 World Expo bid and to hold bilateral summits with the two countries' leaders. Upon
June 20, 2023
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Imports of Japanese seafood down over 30% in May amid Fukushima concerns
South Korean imports of Japanese seafood sank more than 30 percent last month, data showed Monday, amid concerns over Tokyo's planned release of contaminated water from its crippled nuclear power plant. South Korea imported 2,129 tons of fishery products from the neighboring country in May, down 30.6 percent from a year earlier, according to the data from the Korea Customs Service. In terms of value, imports inched down 1.8 percent on-year to $14.06 million. In April, seafood imports droppe
June 19, 2023
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Blinken visits China to ease rising tensions, S. Korea closely watches developments
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing on Sunday on a high-stakes two-day mission to cool off growing tensions with China, with neighboring countries such as South Korea closely monitoring developments. On the first day of his tour, Blinken was expected to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and top diplomat Wang Yi ahead of a possible meeting with President Xi Jinping the following day, according to US officials. The rare trip was a follow-up on what Xi and US President
June 18, 2023
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US keeps S. Korea on 'monitoring list' for foreign exchange policy
South Korea has again been placed on a list of countries to be closely monitored by the United States in terms of their foreign exchange policies, along with six other nations, the U.S. Department of Treasury has said. Asia's No. 4 economy has been placed on the list, along with China, Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland and Taiwan, according to the Treasury's latest foreign exchange policy report Friday (U.S. time). Compared with the previous release, Japan was removed from th
June 17, 2023
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Blinken supports efforts toward "mature" China-South Korea ties
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he supports South Korea's efforts to develop a "healthy and mature" cooperative relationship with China, South Korea's foreign ministry said on Saturday. Blinken, who arrives in Beijing on Sunday for the highest-level visit by an official of US President Joe Biden's administration, discussed bilateral relations, relations between China and South Korea, and North Korea in a call with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin on Sat
June 17, 2023
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Indonesian embassy holds 'Indonesia Night' in Daegu
The Indonesian Embassy on Wednesday held "Indonesia Night" in Daegu to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Indonesia-Korea relations. Showcasing Indonesia’s diversity through an exhibition and cultural performances, the Indonesian Embassy highlighted the significance of Tenun, traditional handwoven fabric, as an icon of Indonesian culture. "For centuries, handweaving techniques for making Tenun from various provinces of Indonesia have been passed on from generation to genera
June 16, 2023
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US, S. Korea and Japan condemn N. Korea's latest missile provocation
The top national security advisers of South Korea, Japan and the United States condemned North Korea's missile launches Thursday, calling them "clear violations" of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions. They also vowed stepped up efforts to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a joint statement released by the White House. "The United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea condemn today's DPRK missile launches," said
June 16, 2023
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Italian culture festival to kick off in Chuncheon
The city of Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, and the Italian Embassy in Seoul are set to co-host the "Ciao Italia" festival from June 16 to 19 in various parts of the city. The festival will introduce diverse aspects of Italian culture, ranging from food to movies and language, the embassy said in a statement. Responding to increasing interest in Italy, the festival event was specially designed for Gangwon Province residents and Chuncheon citizens to mark its third anniversary, the embassy
June 15, 2023
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3-way security partnership not necessarily for NCG, says Cronin
South Korea, the United States and Japan should forge a trilateral security partnership amid rising tension on the peninsula, but that collaboration does not necessarily require Japan's participation in the Korea-US nuclear consultative group, according to Patrick Cronin, the Asia-Pacific security chair at the Hudson Institute. With an upcoming trilateral summit on the horizon, expectations are high for the three countries to strengthen their security cooperation. This is the first time the
June 15, 2023
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S. Korean official elected as judge of UN sea tribunal for 3rd straight term
A South Korean official on Wednesday was elected to serve as a member of the United Nations sea tribunal, marking Seoul's third consecutive time in winning a seat in the organization. Rhee Zha-hyoung, director-general for international legal affairs at Seoul's foreign ministry, was voted as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea for the 2023-2032 term, according to South Korea's permanent mission to the UN, gaining support from 144 among 164 voting member sta
June 15, 2023
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Blinken will raise concerns over wide range of issues in meeting with Chinese counterpart: State Dept.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will raise concerns held by the United States over a number of issues involving China during his upcoming trip to Beijing, a state department spokesperson said Wednesday. Matthew Miller made the remark when asked if the secretary would raise issues about China's interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming earlier caused an uproar in Seoul by saying those who bet on China's loss in its rivalry
June 15, 2023
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[Photo News] National security adviser arrives in Tokyo
South Korea's National Security Adviser Cho Tae-yong speaks to reporters at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Wednesday after arriving in the Japanese capital to hold talks with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Japan's National Security Secretariat Secretary General Akiba Takeo on North Korea as well as key regional and international issues. (Yonhap)
June 14, 2023
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Portugal celebrates national day
Portugal celebrated National Day, remembering the country’s national icon and poet, Luis de Camoes, in Seoul, on Monday. Delivering remarks at the event, Portuguese Ambassador to Korea Susana Vaz Patto recalled Vasco da Gama’s exploration of the west coast of Africa and the discovery of a maritime route to India during the 15th and 16th centuries. Those were the days of pioneers that paved the way for globalization, she said. "Everywhere around the globe, there are features of P
June 14, 2023
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Envoy urges Japan to persuade Koreans on wastewater safety
Japan has to persuade South Koreans that the wastewater it will release this summer from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant is safe, South Korean Ambassador to Japan Yun Duk-min said in an interview with a Japanese outlet. In the interview with Jiji Press published Wednesday, the envoy said there are difficulties even if “such persuasion were to take place with scientific evidence presented” because the issue itself is a “highly sensitive matter concerning the health
June 14, 2023
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S. Korea, China to toughen crackdown on illegal fishing in East Sea
South Korea and China have agreed to boost cooperation in curbing illegal fishing by Chinese boats in the East Sea, the oceans ministry said Wednesday. Under an agreement reached during a three-day working-level meeting last week, South Korea will swiftly inform China of suspected illegal fishing in the North Korean waters in the East Sea, and China must let South Korea know of the results of its investigation and follow-up measures, according to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. China has b
June 14, 2023
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China envoy remarks inaccurate: ministry
The Chinese ambassador to South Korea “intentionally” criticized South Korea’s foreign policy using “inaccurate information,” the Foreign Ministry in Seoul said Tuesday, openly rebuking the top envoy over his remarks that heightened tension between Seoul and Beijing. “We are not faulting the ambassador for meeting with our opposition leader,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lim Soo-suk said at a briefing, referring to a meeting last week between Ambassador
June 13, 2023
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Nuclear envoys vow to sever North Korea funds
South Korea’s chief nuclear envoy, Kim Gunn, and his US counterpart, Sung Kim, reaffirmed their commitment to respond sternly to North Korea’s aggression, including blocking illicit funds from bankrolling North Korea’s weapons programs. “We have agreed to step up our efforts to cut off funds to the North’s nuclear and missile programs,” Kim Gunn said of his meeting with the US special representative in Washington. The North is refusing to comply with internati
June 13, 2023
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Growing bilateral cooperation highlighted on Sweden Day
The Swedish Embassy highlighted the growing bilateral cooperation between the European country with Korea as it celebrated Sweden Day 2023 on Friday. Sweden Day, a national holiday, is observed on June 6. This year marks a double jubilee celebration for Sweden. It commemorates 500 years of independence since the election of King Gustav Vasa in 1523 and the 50th year on the throne for Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden’s current and longest-reigning monarch. Delivering remarks at the event, Swedish Am
June 13, 2023
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Philippines celebrates 125th Independence Day
Philippines commemorated its 125th Independence Day in Seoul on Thursday. Under the theme of "Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan," meaning freedom, future, and history, Philippines Ambassador Dizon-De Vega remembered the sacrifice of freedom fighters and highlighted her country’s journey of navigating the complexities of the present and future. Vega also expressed appreciation for Korea's Indo-Pacific strategy and the Korea-ASEAN strategic initiative, considering them as valu
June 13, 2023
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[Herald Interview]Korea’s tech, Indonesia’s resources can propel EVs: ASEAN biz chief
Korea's manufacturing capabilities and Indonesia's natural resources can pave the way for a competitive supply chain for electric vehicles, ASEAN Business Advisory Council Chair Arsjad Rasjid, said in an interview with The Korea Herald on Thursday. "Korean companies will be able to help (ASEAN) for capacity building in EV ecosystems. Korea can give us policy suggestions, and ASEAN BAC can discuss (these) with ASEAN leaders," said Rasjid. Rasjid was in Seoul last week to attra
June 13, 2023