Diplomats
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Putin warns S. Korea providing weapons to Ukraine would be 'very big mistake'
SEOUL, June 21 (AJU PRESS) - Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Thursday that South Korea would be making a "very big mistake" if it opted to supply weapons to Ukraine. The warning came after South Korea said it is reviewing its options regarding providing weaponry to Kyiv, hinting a potential shift in its stance on the ongoing war in Ukraine. After Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a defense pact during their summit in Pyongyang on Wednesday, South Kor
June 21, 2024 -
Romania to buy K9 self-propelled howitzers from Korea
SEOUL, June 20 (AJU PRESS) - Romania has decided to purchase self-propelled howitzers and ammunition resupply vehicles from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace in a deal estimated to be worth $920 million, Seoul officials said. Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tilvar told his Korean counterpart Shin Won-sik on Wednesday that the country will import 54 K9 self-propelled howitzers and 36 K1 ammunition resupply vehicles. Shin visited the European country for talks on bilateral defense
June 20, 2024 -
Turkish Embassy partners with Seoul's southwestern district to renovate park
SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - The Turkish Embassy in Korea signed an agreement with Seoul's southwestern district of Yeongdeungpo on Tuesday to cooperate in renovating a Turkish-style park there. Constructed in 1971 to commemorate the partnership between the two countries, Ankara Park, roughly the size of three football fields, is a peaceful green space in Seoul frequented by locals. Inside the park, a traditional Turkish-style vineyard house welcomes visitors, exhibiting i
June 19, 2024 -
Putin heads to Pyongyang amid deepening military ties
SEOUL, June 18 (AJU PRESS) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting North Korea this week. Putin is set to "visit North Korea from June 18 to 19 at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un," Pyongyang's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported Monday. Putin's two-day visit starting Tuesday follows his summit with Kim in Vladivostok in September last year. This reciprocal visit to Pyongyang comes more than two decades after his last visit to t
June 18, 2024 -
Korea, China to hold diplomatic and security dialogue in Seoul
SEOUL, June 17 (AJU PRESS) - Korea and China are scheduled to hold their first round of diplomatic and security dialogue on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Monday. The high-level meeting between Korean and Chinese government officials follows their agreement at a trilateral summit held in Seoul late last month, attended by President Yoon Suk-yeol, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The Foreign Ministry here said that Korean offici
June 17, 2024 -
ASEAN-Korea Centre opens pop-up store to promote Southeast Asian food
Poster for ASEAN Flavor Town Courtesy of the ASEAN-Korea Centre SEOUL, June 14 (AJU PRESS) - The ASEAN-Korea Centre on Friday launched a pop-up store event in Seoul to promote Southeast Asian food to Koreans. The event, titled ASEAN Flavor Town, opened at Lotte Department Store in the city center and will run until next Thursday. ASEAN stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand
June 14, 2024 -
Russian Embassy in Seoul celebrates national holiday
SEOUL, June 12 (AJU PRESS) - The Russian Embassy in Korea held a reception to celebrate Russia Day, the national holiday of the Russian Federation, in central Seoul on Monday. Envoys from various countries, including China, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia, participated in the event held at the main hall of the embassy. Lawmakers, scholars, and other distinguished guests were also among the attendees. "This national holiday commemorates the path our homeland has tirelessly walk
June 12, 2024 -
Peru's foreign minister promotes clean and safe business environment to Korean partners
SEOUL, June 11 (AJU PRESS) - Through a seminar on investment in Peru, held in Seoul on Tuesday, the Foreign Minister of Peru, Javier González-Olaechea, explained the clean and safe business environment of the South American nation, which has the potential to become the next "El Dorado" for Korean investors and business operators. The economy of Peru, with a population of more than 32 million, is growing at an average rate of 4.4 percent. The country's economy
June 11, 2024 -
New chief of ASEAN-Korea Centre vows to spur exchanges between two sides
SEOUL, May 27 (AJU PRESS) - Kim Jae-shin, the new chief of the ASEAN-Korea Centre, expressed his commitment to enhancing exchanges between Korea and Southeast Asian nations during his inauguration ceremony on Monday. The veteran diplomat took the helm of the intergovernmental organization on April 16, which aims to promote exchanges between Korea and the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). An official ceremony for his inauguration was held Mond
May 27, 2024 -
Che Guevara's daughter visits Seoul to attend forum
SEOUL, May 22 (AJU PRESS) - Aleida Guevara, the eldest daughter of Cuban revolutionary leader Che Guevara, is set to share her outlook on relations between South Korea and Cuba at the Asian Leadership Conference in Seoul. The daughter of the iconic figure of the Cuban Revolution is attending the two-day event, which commenced on Wednesday. Hosted by a newspaper company, the conference aims to address major issues in Asia and the world. She will offer a lecture laying out her per
May 22, 2024
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PHOTOS: Ipdong signals onset of winter
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PHOTOS: Seoul to lift greenbelt restrictions for new housing project
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Conference highlights deepening Korea-ASEAN ties
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UNRWA chief calls for support as Israel withdraws cooperation
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One in 10 marriages in Korea involved international couples last year
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Lebanon accuses Israel over deadly pager explosions in ILO complaint
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Yoon congratulates Trump on election win
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President Yoon defends his wife, rejects calls for probe
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Indian man dies after allegedly assaulting 14-year-old girl
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Japan A-bomb survivors express concern over Trump's election victory