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Korean missionary detained in Russia for allegedly violating immigration law

A South Korean missionary has been detained by Russian authorities in Khabarovsk, Russia, according to information confirmed on Tuesday. The case follows a similar incident in 2024 when another South Korean missionary was detained.

2026-02-04

Cho Hyun, Marco Rubio discuss Korea's nuclear power cooperation

Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, with the two sides agreeing to continue close cooperation on Korea’s nuclear power generation and the introduction of nuclear-powered submarines.

2026-02-04

Korea, Poland agree on need to bolster info sharing on Korean Peninsula at 1st security talks

Korea and Poland have agreed on the need to bolster dialogue and information sharing related to the situation on the Korean Peninsula, as they launched a bilateral platform on security strategies, Seoul's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday.

2026-02-03

Despite int'l community's vocal criticism of Iran, Korean government's response largely muted

As protests in Iran have continued for 18 days and reports suggest at least 3,000 people have been killed, the Korean gov't has yet to release any ministerial-level statement save a short commentary from a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson.

2026-01-15

President Lee orders protection of Koreans in Venezuela, evacuation plan after U.S. military strike

President Lee Jae Myung ordered officials Saturday to protect Korean nationals in Venezuela and to prepare evacuation plans, if necessary, after a U.S. military strike against the South American country.

2026-01-03

Unification Ministry's absence at South Korea-U.S. talks raises questions on government coordination efforts

Internal tensions have arisen within South Korea's government over North Korea policy, leading to meetings between the National Security Council and the Foreign and Unification Ministries.

2025-12-16

Korea, U.S. hold joint drill on nuclear, radiological terror responses

Korea and the United States began a two-day joint drill on countering nuclear and radiological terrorism on Monday as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation in nuclear security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

2025-12-15

Foreign Ministry to strengthen consular services amid rising safety risks to nationals abroad

The government plans to reorganize the Foreign Ministry to strengthen its consular and overseas safety protection services amid rising risks to nationals abroad, officials said Thursday.

2025-12-11

Seoul official stresses Korea's efforts for uranium enrichment, reprocessing rights unrelated to proliferation

A U.S. diplomat on Wednesday described U.S. President Donald Trump's support for South Korea to build nuclear-propelled submarines as a "clear" example of cooperation to enhance the allies' collective capabilities to counter "regional" threats.

2025-12-04

Seoul calls for Asean to support its efforts for dialogue with Pyongyang

South Korea's deputy foreign minister, Chung Eui-hae, on Wednesday called for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to support its efforts to resume dialogue with North Korea.

2025-12-03