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‘Australia, Korea kindred middle powers’

The recent “2+2” meeting of foreign and defense ministers of Australia and Korea demonstrated the strength of their bilateral strategic partnership, Australia’s top envoy to Korea said, noting the tw...

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

Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Marek Magierowski (right) poses beside newly appointed Polish Ambassador to Korea Piotr Ostaszewski (center) at the ambassador’s residence in Seoul on Oct. 17 (Joel L...

Oct 23, 2017
Diplomatic Circuit
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
Diplomatic Circuit
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
Diplomatic Circuit
‘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
Diplomatic Circuit
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
Diplomatic Circuit
‘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
Diplomatic Circuit
‘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
Diplomatic Circuit
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
Diplomatic Circuit
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
Diplomatic Circuit
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
Diplomatic Circuit
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
Diplomatic Circuit
Korea to provide $2m in humanitarian aid to hurricane-hit US

South Korea said Tuesday that it will provide $2 million in humanitarian assistance to regions in the United States recently hit hard by massive hurricanes. "We expect this assistance will help stab...

Oct 10, 2017
Diplomatic Circuit
Korea's amb. to China voices optimism THAAD feud will be resolved

BEIJING -- South Korea's new ambassador to China said Tuesday that consensus is growing that the ongoing dispute over a US missile defense called THAAD is "not desirable" for their bilateral ties. "...

Oct 10, 2017
Diplomatic Circuit
Uzbekistan committed to bolstering Afghanistan security

By Mustafaev Bakhtiyor Rustamovich, head of the department at Uzbekistan’s Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies. Resolving Afghanistan’s internal struggle remains one of the key issues in en...

Oct 9, 2017
Diplomatic Circuit

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