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Korean, Australian leaders discuss partnership, regional security on sidelines of G7

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he looks forward to visiting Korea this fall for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, during his first bilateral meeting with President Lee Jae-myung on Monday.

2025-06-17

Lee, Australian leader agree to strengthen cooperation in defense, critical minerals

President Lee Jae-myung spoke by phone with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday, and the two agreed to strengthen cooperation in defense, arms and critical minerals, the top office spokesperson said.

2025-06-12

U.S. scholars call for Group of 7 membership expansion to include Korea, Australia

Prominent U.S. scholars have called for the membership expansion of the G7 major industrialized countries to include Korea and Australia, as they asserted the need for reform to better equip the group to play a greater role in global governance

2025-06-12

Hanwha buying 9.9 percent of Australian shipbuilder Austal, term sheet says

Hanwha acquired 9.9 percent of Austral.

2025-03-17

Defense chiefs of Korea, Australia discuss arms cooperation

Acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles held phone talks Wednesday and discussed ways to expand their cooperation in the arms and defense sectors, Seoul's Defense Ministry said.

2025-03-05

Korean foreign minister discusses bilateral cooperation with British, Australian counterparts

Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul held talks with his British and Australian counterparts and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties with both countries, his ministry said Friday.

2025-02-21

Korean women’s football team to compete in UAE's Pink Ladies Cup

The Korean women’s football team will compete in the 2025 Pink Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates, kicking off on Feb. 20, followed by a two-match friendly series against Australia in April in preparation for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

2025-02-05

South Korean holds first private family reunion in North Korea in five years

A South Korean national residing in Australia traveled to North Korea and met with two nephews in October in the first privately arranged separated families reunion in five years, the South Korean Ministry of Unification said Tuesday.

2024-12-10

Eliminated Korea beat Australia to close out Premier12

Korea defeated Australia 5-2 in its final game of the WBSC Premier12 in Taipei on Monday, closing out the competition on a winning note after it had already been eliminated from title contention the previous night.

2024-11-19

Australia backs nationwide plan to ban social media for under-16s

Australia’s states and territories on Friday unanimously backed a national plan to require most forms of social media to bar children younger than 16.

2024-11-11