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Rubio says U.S.-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal

U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks Sunday aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine, just days before a U.S. envoy is due in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

2025-12-01

Korea-U.S. fact sheet in spotlight as foreign minister heads to Canada for G7 meeting

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun departed for Canada on Tuesday to attend the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers’ meeting, where attention is focused on whether last-minute discussions will take place over the unresolved Korea-U.S. fact sheet.

2025-11-11

Rubio to visit Korea next week for 1st time as top U.S. diplomat: State Department

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Korea next week as part of a multination trip to Asia, the State Department said Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump is set to travel to Korea for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.

2025-10-23

U.S. condemns China's detention of dozens associated with Zion Church

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday condemned China's recent detention of dozens of leaders of one of the largest unofficial Protestant churches in Beijing, describing the move as "hostility towards Christians."

2025-10-13

Rubio says trilateral ties with Korea, Japan 'critical' for peace, stability in Indo-Pacific

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that the trilateral relationship between South Korea, the United States and Japan is "critical" for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific,

2025-09-23

Rubio seeks answers from Israel on way forward in Gaza after Qatar strike

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israel’s attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar that has upended efforts to broker an end to the conflict.

2025-09-14

'Workers are not criminals': Seoul's foreign minister meets Rubio to discuss Koreans' release

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday to request that detained Korean workers in Georgia be allowed to leave the United States without physical restraints, such as handcuffs.

2025-09-11

Trump officials say tariff pressure crucial to prevent 'slow-walking' of trade talks, retaliatory duties

Top officials of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration have defended "reciprocal" tariffs as a crucial tool to prevent trading partners from "slow-walking" negotiations and imposing retaliatory duties.

2025-09-02

Korean, U.S. top diplomats discuss alliance advancement ahead of Lee-Trump summit

The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States discussed ways to advance the bilateral alliance during their talks in Washington Friday as they fine-tuned the agenda for the planned summit between Presidents Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump.

2025-08-23

U.S. 'proud to stand' with Korea, looks forward to working with President Lee: Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the United States is looking forward to working with the Korean government to advance the “ironclad” Korea-U.S. alliance.

2025-08-14