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Ambassador to U.S. to represent Korea at President Trump’s inauguration

Seoul's top envoy to Washington, Cho Hyun-dong, will represent Korea at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington on Jan. 20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday.

2025-01-16

Interim acting U.S. ambassador meets foreign minister, first vice minister

Joseph Yun, the newly appointed interim acting U.S. ambassador to Korea, met with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and First Vice Minister Kim Hong-kyun in Seoul on Tuesday and discussed key bilateral issues.

2025-01-14

Acting U.S. ambassador to Seoul eyes stronger alliance

Joseph Yun, acting U.S. ambassador to Seoul, said Saturday he will work to bolster the bilateral alliance, expressing optimism that Korea will overcome its political challenges and grow stronger.

2025-01-12

Chinese envoy's social media suggests new approach to Seoul-Beijing relations

China's newly appointed ambassador to Korea, Dai Bing, has engaged in a new form of public diplomacy with the Korean public through his active use of social media, in contrast to his predecessors.

2025-01-08

First Cuban ambassador to South Korea assumes post after establishment of diplomatic ties

Claudio Raúl Monzón Baeza, the first Cuban ambassador to South Korea, officially assumed his post on Tuesday, 11 months after the two nations established diplomatic ties.

2025-01-08

North Korea policy expert Joseph Yun named temporary top U.S. envoy to South

With U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg stepping down Tuesday, former U.S. State Department Special Representative for North Korea Policy Joseph Yun will soon be appointed a temporary replacement.

2025-01-07

Acting defense chief meets U.S. ambassador, reaffirms alliance

Acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho held talks with U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg on Thursday and reaffirmed their steadfast bilateral alliance, Seoul's defense ministry said.

2025-01-02

Dai Bing’s implications for Korea and China (KOR)

When responding to the turmoil is a challenge even with the brightest mindset, Korean politics is waning due to internal fights.

2024-12-31

Dai Bing’s implications for Korea and China

When responding to the turmoil is a challenge even with the brightest mindset, Korean politics is waning due to internal fights.

2024-12-30

Belgrade to be transformed into 'world’s largest playground' for Expo 2027, Serbian ambassador says

The Expo 2027 in Belgrade, themed “Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All,” will transform the city into the “world’s largest playground,” inviting the global community, including and especially Korea, to participate.

2024-12-19