South Korea, EU condemn Russia-North Korea military ties upon new partnership SEOUL, June 11 (AJP) -South Korea and the European Union on Wednesday condemned what they called "Russia-DPRK illegal military cooperation" and unveiled a new strategic partnership on economic security and competitiveness against a backdrop of mounting geopolitical risks straining the global security and economic order amid protracted wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. The 11th EU-Republic of Korea Summit brought together President Lee Jae Myung, Ursula von der Leyen June 11, 2026

UK's Princess Anne to visit Seoul next month SEOUL, June 10 (AJP) - Britain's Princess Anne will visit South Korea next month for a series of engagements to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries, the British Embassy in Seoul said on Wednesday. Anne, known formally as the Princess Royal, will travel to Seoul from July 13 to 15 with her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, a retired British Royal Navy officer. During their stay here, the royal couple will attend an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Ba June 10, 2026

What does SpaceX's upcoming IPO signal for Asia? SEOUL, June 10 (AJP) - For years, investing in space felt more like science fiction than finance, more akin to dreaming about Mars. Fascinating and ambitious, it nevertheless seemed far distant from everyday economic activity. But that is beginning to change. Should SpaceX move ahead with its initial public offering (IPO) later this week, the larger story is not the stock itself. It is the arrival of the space industry as a mainstream industrial sector, one that could reshape techno June 10, 2026

Russian envoy stresses restoration of bilateral ties with South Korea amid diplomatic strain SEOUL, June 09 (AJP) - Russian Ambassador to South Korea Georgy Zinoviev pushed for repairing relations between Moscow and Seoul during a diplomatic reception Tuesday, pointing to recent remarks by Russian President Vladimir Putin to back his stance. Hosting the Day of Russia event at the embassy in Seoul, Zinoviev pointed out that while the two nations have shared decades of strong cooperation, their relationship is currently dealing with serious roadblocks. "Nonetheless, June 9, 2026

Greek seeks direct flight from Seoul to Athens SEOUL, June 08 (AJP) — Greek tourism officials on Monday highlighted efforts to strengthen deeper tourism ties with South Korea built around direct air connectivity, sustainable tourism, and authentic local experiences, as Greece seeks to attract more Korean travelers while broadening its appeal beyond traditional sightseeing. Speaking at the "Greece: A 365 Day Destination" tourism promotion event at the Mondrian Hotel in Yongsan District near central Seoul, Greek June 8, 2026

South Korea at odds with Japan as allies seek broader security ties SEOUL, June 8 (AJP) - South Korea is increasingly seen as a security partner as U.S. allies look to strengthen ties amid doubts growing about how reliable Washington's broader defense commitments really are. But President Lee Jae Myung appears reluctant to deepen military cooperation with Japan, casting uncertainty on how far Seoul is willing to go. During a press conference in Seoul on Monday marking his first anniversary in office, President Lee Jae Myung was asked about pursu June 8, 2026

100 days of conflict in Middle East with no end in sight SEOUL, June 8 (AJP) - One hundred days in, the U.S. finds itself trapped in a conflict it didn't fully plan for and can't easily end. When American and Israeli warplanes struck Iran on Feb. 28, the operation seemed almost surgical in its ambition. Within hours, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was dead, and confidence was running high in Washington. Many believed Iran might quickly unravel, much as Saddam Hussein's regime collapsed within weeks of the U.S. invasion June 8, 2026

Michelle Steel's nomination as US ambassador to S. Korea clears Senate panel SEOUL, June 05 (AJP) - Michelle Steel, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to South Korea, has cleared a key Senate committee, leaving only a final confirmation vote before the full Senate. The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations voted 14-8 on Thursday to advance Steel’s nomination, moving her one step closer to taking up the post in Seoul. If confirmed by the Senate, Steel will receive her formal appointment from Trump before assuming the ambassadoria June 5, 2026

Turkish foreign minister urges S. Korea partnership to stabilize global governance SEOUL, June 04 (AJP) - South Korea and Türkiye must leverage their diplomatic influence to address a deepening crisis in global governance and stabilize a fragmented international order, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday. Speaking at the 143rd International Policy Forum at Korea University in Seoul, Hakan Fidan warned that the current international system is unsustainable and requires coordinated intervention by capable middle powers. The diplomat highlighted June 4, 2026

WNMC 26: Journalism's AI debate has moved on MARSEILLE, June 4 (AJP) — One theme emerged repeatedly during the 77th World News Media Congress in Marseille: the global news industry has largely moved beyond debating whether artificial intelligence should be used in journalism. The discussion has shifted to a more fundamental question. What role will journalism play when AI increasingly mediates how information is discovered, consumed and distributed? That shift was visible across presentations from publishers, news June 4, 2026