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Trade minister raises concerns over Canada's steel industry safeguard plan

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo held talks with his Canadian counterpart on Thursday to deliver concerns over Ottawa's plan to implement stronger safeguard measures for its steel industry, which could affect exports of Korean products, officials said.

2025-12-11

Vice trade minister expresses regret over Canada's stronger steel safeguard plan

Vice Trade Minister Park Jung-sung expressed regret Monday over Canada's recent announcement of stronger steel safeguard measures, calling for a swift withdrawal of the plan that he said may place an additional burden on Korea's steel industry.

2025-12-01

'Submarine war' with Germany heats up in race for Canadian contract

With Korea ultimately eliminated from Poland’s bid to upgrade its naval capabilities with the Orka submarine procurement initiative, Seoul has launched an all-out campaign to beat Germany for a 60 trillion won Canadian submarine contract.

2025-11-27

Industry minister promotes Korea's sub capabilities in meeting with Canadian counterpart

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan stressed the technological and security strengths of Korean submarines in a meeting with his Canadian counterpart Monday, as they discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in advanced industries.

2025-11-24

Canada, India agree to restart trade talks, says Indian government

Canada and India have agreed to restart stalled talks for a new trade deal, the Indian government said on Sunday, after discussions between the two countries paused following a diplomatic spat two years ago.

2025-11-24

Speed skater Kim Jun-ho captures 1st World Cup title of season

Kim Jun-ho has claimed his first World Cup title of the season, winning the men's 500 meters with a time of 33.99 seconds at the second ISU Speed Skating World Cup of the season at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Saturday.

2025-11-23

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the United States and traditional allies like Canada over defense spending.

2025-11-12

Vice defense ministers of Korea, Canada discuss arms cooperation

The vice defense ministers of Korea and Canada met in Ottawa earlier this week to discuss strengthening their defense and arms industry cooperation, the Korean Defense Ministry said Thursday.

2025-11-06

Vice defense minister to host conference on defense, arms cooperation in Canada

Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee will visit Canada this week to host a conference aimed at strengthening defense and arms industry cooperation between the two countries, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

2025-11-04

Naval chiefs of Korea, Canada to discuss maritime security, arms cooperation

The naval chiefs of Korea and Canada will meet Friday and discuss ways to expand their cooperation on maritime security and the arms industry, Korea's Navy said, amid Seoul's bid to win a landmark Canadian submarine project.

2025-10-31