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Korea JoongAng Daily

Seoul to push for visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping

South Korea will work toward a visit to Seoul by Chinese President Xi Jinping by seeking "diplomatic solutions," said National Security Adviser Cho Tae-yong following President Yoon Suk Yeol's bilateral talks with China's premier last week.

2023-09-11

Korean, Indonesian presidents agree to bolster strategic partnership

Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Indonesian President Joko Widodo agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership in areas including economic and defense cooperation in a bilateral summit in Jakarta on Friday.

2023-09-08

North Korea will not become an ‘obstacle’ in ties if China plays its part: Yoon

President Yoon Suk Yeol asked China to "fulfill a responsible role" on the North Korean nuclear issue so that it doesn't become an "obstacle" in bilateral ties in a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Jakarta Thursday.

2023-09-07

China must address the nuclear threat

As the second largest economy and the third strongest military power, China must act in a way befitting of its stature now.

2023-09-07

Yoon warns North poses 'existential threat' to Indo-Pacific

President Yoon Suk Yeol underscored that North Korea's nuclear and missile development poses an "existential threat" to the Indo-Pacific region in a security forum bringing together key regional players in Indonesia Thursday.

2023-09-07

First lady praises cooperation with Indonesia on global health

First lady Kim Keon Hee said that Korea and Indonesia are working together to contribute to global health and fight against infectious diseases in a visit to Bio Farma, Indonesia's leading vaccine manufacturer, in Jakarta on Wednesday.

2023-09-07

No military deals with North, Yoon warns at Asean summit

President Yoon Suk Yeol warned against attempted military deals with North Korea, apparently calling out Russia, as regional leaders gathered in Indonesia to attend a series of Asean-related summits Wednesday.

2023-09-06

Korea Inc. descends on Indonesia as business ties blossom

Chiefs of Korea's major conglomerates are gathering in Jakarta, Indonesia on Thursday to look for new business opportunities in the Southeast Asian giant, a potential manufacturing hub as the companies seek to diversify their supply chains.

2023-09-06

Yoon warns against military cooperation with North at Asean summit

President Yoon Suk Yeol warned that any "attempts at military cooperation with North Korea that undermines peace in the international community must be immediately stopped" in a summit with Asean members states in Indonesia Wednesday.

2023-09-06

Time to manage Korea’s relations with China

We hope President Yoon helps stabilize Northeast Asia through a tripartite summit with China and Japan followed by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Seoul in the near future.

2023-09-05