French Embassy unveils events, poster to celebrate 140 years of diplomatic ties with Korea

Korea and France are preparing to celebrate the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year with a yearlong series of cultural, scientific and economic events — and a potential visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to mark the occasion.

2025-11-12

Takaichi faces backlash after suggesting Japan would exercise self-defense in a Taiwan contingency

Concerns are growing in Japan over the foreign policy direction of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the first sitting Japanese leader to publicly suggest that Japan would exercise its right to self-defense in the event of a Taiwan contingency.

2025-11-11

Lee, Trump, Xi showcase diplomatic ties with cultural gifts during APEC

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping both visited Korea for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and held separate meetings with President Lee Jae Myung.

2025-11-02

President Lee's foreign policy outline emerges after Trump, Xi summits at APEC

President Lee Jae Myung’s back-to-back summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC meetings in Gyeongju have revealed the contours of his emerging foreign policy.

2025-11-02

Turkish ambassador urges cooperation with Korea in nuclear, renewable energy

Turkish Ambassador to Seoul Murat Tamer on Wednesday expressed his hope to develop an “enduring legacy and deep friendship” between Korea and Turkiye through cooperation in nuclear and renewable energy.

2025-10-30

President Lee's diplomatic 'superweek' set to begin with Asean, APEC summits

President Lee Jae Myung's diplomacy superweek begins as Korea's head holds consecutive meetings with the leaders of the United States, China and Japan.

2025-10-24

Hungarian ambassador marks national day with call for tech cooperation with Korea

Hungarian Ambassador to Korea Istvan Szerdahelyi on Wednesday expressed his hopes to bolster bilateral cooperation with Korea in the fields of science, technology and electromobility.

2025-10-23

Seoul watching closely as Japan's first female prime minister enters office ahead of APEC

Sanae Takaichi’s rise as Japan’s first female prime minister has stirred both symbolism and scrutiny in Seoul, where officials are watching whether her conservative credentials — and long ties to the late Shinzo Abe — will revive old tensions,

2025-10-22

North Korean Embassy in Russia holds banquet marking 77th anniversary of diplomatic ties

The North Korean Embassy in Russia has held a banquet marking the 77th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties.

2025-10-21

Lee holds first phone talks with Egyptian president, vows to expand cultural cooperation

President Lee Jae Myung held his first phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Monday and discussed ways to expand cooperation between the two countries, Lee's office said.