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North Korea, Laos' foreign ministers agree to strengthen bilateral ties, cooperation

The foreign ministers of North Korea and Laos have held talks and agreed to strengthen relations between the countries and expand cooperation in supporting each other on the international stage, the North's state media said Thursday.

2025-11-13

Korean foreign minister discusses regional cooperation with Japanese counterpart at APEC summit

Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held talks with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang on Wednesday afternoon, the Foreign Ministry said. The ministers covered issues such as regional cooperation.

2025-10-29

Criticism of Washington's $350 billion investment demand 'not anti-Americanism,' says Seoul's top envoy

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun remains confident that a mutually beneficial agreement can be reached between Seoul and Washington — one that ultimately strengthens the South Korea-U.S. alliance.

2025-10-07

Ex-Foreign Minister Kang formally appointed as South Korea's ambassador to U.S.

Former Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha was formally appointed as South Korea's ambassador to the United States on Wednesday, according to South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2025-10-01

North's vice foreign minister holds talks with Cuba's top diplomat in New York

A North Korean vice foreign minister has held talks with Cuba's top diplomat to discuss bilateral ties on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York, news reports and an online feed showed Monday.

2025-09-29

Foreign minister tells U.S. energy chief of commercial need for nuclear enrichment

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has told the U.S. energy secretary that Korea needs permission to enrich uranium and reprocess nuclear fuel for commercial use, the foreign ministry said Friday.

2025-09-26

Korea's foreign minister vows practical diplomacy, calls 1st 100 days of gov't 'unpredictable'

Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun pledged to steer the country’s diplomacy with pragmatism and national interest at its core, stressing that Seoul will deepen relations with key allies while preparing for shifting global dynamics.

2025-09-19

Foreign minister extends invitation for Chinese President Xi to attend APEC summit

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Wednesday proposed that Chinese President Xi Jinping attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and visit South Korea during his trip.

2025-09-17

Korean foreign minister, Chinese counterpart to discuss Xi's likely APEC visit, bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to Korea for next month's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and other bilateral issues when he meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi later this week.

2025-09-15

President Lee orders swift response after over 300 Koreans detained in U.S. raid

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Saturday he feels a “serious sense of responsibility” after a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor–LG Energy Solution battery plant construction site in Georgia left more than 300 South Koreans detained.

2025-09-06