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Georgia raid may foil Korean investment and ties: US senator
SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - Despite the stream of damage-control statements from Washington, the recent massive immigration raid at a South Korean battery plant in Georgia has rattled economic cooperation and investment prospects with Seoul, argued a U.S. Democratic senator. Senator Chris Van Hollen, representing Maryland, said in an e-mail interview with AJP on Tuesday that the Georgia raid threatened "our strong relationship with South Korea and the prospect of future inve
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Trump to visit South Korea next month for APEC summit, US envoy says
SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit South Korea next month for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, a U.S. envoy said on Wednesday. At a conference in central Seoul, Acting U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Joseph Yun said Trump will attend the multilateral gathering scheduled for Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 in the historic city of Gyeongju. Stressing the strong alliance between the two countries, Yun expressed expectations for another
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Ex-foreign minister poised to take up role as new envoy to US
SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - Former Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha is soon expected to officially assume her post as South Korea's ambassador to the U.S. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said on Wednesday that Washington has completed its agrément procedures for her appointment. Kang served as the country's first female foreign minister under former President Moon Jae-in, working with top U.S. officials during U.S. President Donald Trump's first term from
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Moonies leader appears for questioning over bribery allegations
SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - Han Hak-ja, leader of the powerful Unification Church, better known as the Moonies, appeared for questioning on Wednesday over allegations involving former first lady Kim Keon Hee. Han, the widow of the church's founder Moon Sun-myung, is suspected of bribing Kim with a luxury bag and jewelry. She is also suspected of colluding with an ex-cult follower in 2022 to give 100 million won (US$72,400) to Kweon Seong-dong, the former leader of the main oppos
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FM heads to Beijing to discuss Xi's possible visit to South Korea next month
SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - Foreign Minister Cho Hyun headed to Beijing on Wednesday, making his first trip to China since assuming his post. Cho is set to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi later in the day. Their discussions are expected to focus on Chinese President Xi Jinping's possible visit to South Korea late next month on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in the historic city of Gyeongju. Although Beijing has yet to c
September 17, 2025 -
Lee vows practical diplomacy with US, China, Japan, and Russia
SEOUL, September 16 (AJP) - President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that South Korea will pursue "practical diplomacy centered on national interest" to improve relations with the United States, China, Japan, and Russia. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting earlier in the day, Lee outlined the first of five foreign policy tasks under his administration, emphasizing that South Korea must navigate its diplomacy based on pragmatic choices rather than ideology. "We will move beyon
September 16, 2025 -
Orderly Gen Z-led uprising in Nepal strikes a chord with Young Koreans
SEOUL, September 16 (AJP) - “They are better than us,” said one Korean viewer of a viral video showing Nepal’s royal palace on fire, recalling with bitterness former South Korean President’s stunt of declaring martial law last November. Another Korean remarked on YouTube, “It’s impressive how the Nepalese military maintained neutrality, focused on protection and mediation, and stayed true to their beliefs until the end.”
September 16, 2025 -
K-pop shares going "Up, Up, Up" in their "Golden" moment
SEOUL, September 16 (AJP) - K-pop stocks are on a roll, humming along to the chart-topping "Up, up, up" tune of "Golden" from Netflix's animated blockbuster "KPop Demon Hunters." The four household K-pop agencies have been riding on the Sony film's surprise success and its soundtrack. Shares of YG Entertainment have more than tripled from 32,300 won ($23.38) a year ago to 97,600 won this month. Those of SM Entertainment soared from 58,100
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Travel advisory issued for parts of Cambodia
SEOUL, September 16 (AJP) - A travel advisory was issued for some parts of Cambodia amid a rise in employment scams and detentions involving South Korean nationals, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. The advisory includes a special travel warning for Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Bokor Mountain in Kampot Province, and Bavet, a border town in Svay Rieng province. The ministry urged South Koreans planning to visit these areas to cancel or postpone their trips. Tho
September 16, 2025
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Belgium highlights business opportunities with S. Korea on biotech, life science innovation
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S.Korean firms hold off action after ICE detentions
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School violence cases hit record high in South Korea
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POSCO has eyes on HMM despite industry backlash and synergy doubts
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Korean traditional medicine to broaden footprint in Middle East
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Georgia raid may foil Korean investment and ties: US senator
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Trump to visit South Korea next month for APEC summit, US envoy says
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Ex-foreign minister poised to take up role as new envoy to US
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OPINION: China's high-quality development brings vast opportunities to world
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K-pop themed anime tops over 300 million views on Netflix