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North's Kim pays condolatory visit to Russian embassy to mourn envoy's death

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid a condolatory visit to the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to mourn the death of Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Matsegora, the North's state media reported Thursday.

2025-12-11

Korea to send special envoy to Angola for 50th independence anniversary

Korea is sending a special envoy to Angola this week to attend celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the country's independence, the foreign ministry said Monday.

2025-11-10

New Korean envoy vows to solidify alliance with U.S.

Korea's new top envoy to the United States pledged Monday to reinforce the Seoul-Washington alliance, stressing it as the "foundation" of President Lee Jae Myung's "pragmatic" diplomacy.

2025-10-07

Lee appoints new chief of special delegation to Vietnam

President Lee Jae Myung has appointed Park Chang-dal, a former three-term lawmaker, as the new head of the special delegation to Vietnam, citing health reasons for the replacement, the presidential office said Monday.

2025-07-28

Lee's special envoy meets EU leaders, highlights commitment to stronger ties

A presidential delegation to the European Union met with key EU leaders in Brussels this week and conveyed the Lee Jae Myung government's commitment to bolstering ties with the EU to address shared challenges, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

2025-07-17

Top office to dispatch delegations to key countries to deepen ties

President Lee Jae Myung will dispatch special envoys to key countries starting Monday, and announced the delegations for four missions to the European Union, France, Britain and India on Sunday.

2025-07-13

Korea's Foreign Ministry explains Han ruling to key partners including U.S., Japan, China

Korea’s Foreign Ministry reached out to key foreign counterparts, including the United States, Japan and China, on Monday to explain the Constitutional Court’s decision to dismiss the impeachment motion against Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.

2025-03-24

Swiss ambassador to North Korea takes up post, KCNA says

Switzerland's top envoy to North Korea has begun his duties after submitting his credentials to Choe Ryong-hae, chairman of the North's parliamentary standing committee, according to the North's state media Friday.

2025-02-21

Former industry minister appointed ambassador-at-large for international investment

A former industry minister has been appointed as the country's special representative tasked with promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) to Korea, the industry ministry said Monday.

2025-01-06

Korea deploys 'economic envoys' to convince U.S. investors that everything is fine

Korea is sending special economic envoys, including former FSC Chairman Jun Kwang-woo, to reassure foreign investors after political turmoil from President Yoon's brief martial law declaration.

2024-12-12