South Korea to open 10 new embassies across the globe

This is the first time in 16 years that the South Korean government has opened 10 or more embassies in a year. The Foreign Ministry said the move aims to expand South Korea’s diplomatic capability and network.

2023-11-07

Nuclear consultative group likely to meet soon: Envoy

The inaugural meeting of a new Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) between South Korea and the United States will likely be held soon amid continued concerns over North Korea's threats, according to Seoul's top diplomat to Washington on Wednesday.

2023-06-29

[THINK ENGLISH] 카불 한국대사관 긴급 철수

After the Taliban swept into Kabul on Sunday, the Korean Embassy in the Afghan capital shut down and moved most of its personnel to a country in the Middle East.

2021-08-24

Korean mission evacuated from Afghanistan

After the Taliban swept into Kabul on Sunday, the Korean Embassy in the Afghan capital shut down and moved most of its personnel to a country in the Middle East. “The ambassador remains, with two other staff members, but most have been evacuated...

2021-08-16

North's diplomats expelled from Malaysia

North Korean diplomats left Malaysia Sunday, two days after Pyongyang decided to sever diplomatic ties with the Southeast Asian country over the extradition of a North Korean citizen to the United States on money laundering charges.

2021-03-21

Envoy to U.S. says Korea gains clout with superpowers

Korean Ambassador to the United States Lee Soo-hyuck said Wednesday that Seoul is now in a position to "choose" between Washington and Beijing amid escalating tensions between the two countries during the coronavirus pandemic.

2020-06-04