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Korea seeks to build on 'New Northern Policy' at first summit with Central Asian states in September

Korea will hold its first summit with Central Asian countries later this year, marking another opportunity to expand its diplomacy with the region, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

2026-02-12

Four indicted over Hanshin University sending Uzbek students home for insufficient funds

Staff at Hanshin University were indicted for allegedly forcing Uzbek students to return home over bank balance requirements, along with a former immigration official accused of illicitly offering visa favors.

2026-02-05

Korea advances to quarterfinals of Asian U-23 football tournament

Korea reached the quarterfinals of the top Asian men's under-23 football tournament despite a loss in their final group stage match in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

2026-01-14

Korea's U-23 squad faces Iran in first Asian Cup match Wednesday

Korea will kick off their 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup journey on Wednesday with a match against Iran after suffering a quarterfinal loss at the previous edition that cost the young Taeguk Warriors an Olympic qualification.

2026-01-06

Lee holds talks with leaders of Czech Republic, Uzbekistan and UN chief in New York

NEW YORK — Czech President Petr Pavel told President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday that the signing of the final contract to build a new nuclear power plant in Dukovany reflects his country's high regard for the capabilities of Korean companies.

2025-09-24

Korean carbon emissions map system to be piloted in Uzbekistan through ADB project

A Korea-developed carbon emissions map system will be introduced in Uzbekistan as part of an urban planning pilot project supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Seoul's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Monday.

2025-06-16

Foreign boxer Choi Shi-ro fights for shot at Korean citizenship and boxing history

Undefeated Uzbek boxer Choi Shi-ro came to Seoul chasing a title dream, and now he is throwing punches for a shot at Korean citizenship and boxing history.

2025-05-18

Korea beat Uzbekistan in shootout in AFC U-20 Asian Cup quarterfinals

Korea cruised past defending champions Uzbekistan 3-1 on penalties after the scoreline read 3-3 at the end of extra time in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup quarterfinals.

2025-02-24

Uzbek national who fled to Korea after assassination attempt extradited

An Uzbek national who fled to South Korea after an assassination attempt on a former presidential aide in Uzbekistan has been extradited following his arrest, police said Tuesday.

2024-11-26

Foreign minister pursues closer ties with Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan ahead of Central Asia summit

Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul has discussed efforts to expand cooperation with his counterparts from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, as well as an upcoming leaders' summit with Central Asia, Cho's office said Tuesday.

2024-11-05