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North Korea declares it will never compromise on 'national prestige,' reaffirming nuclear commitment

North Korea will never bargain over its "national prestige," Pyongyang's envoy to the U.N. said Monday, reaffirming the recalcitrant regime's adherence to its nuclear weapons program in defiance of criticism against its growing security threats.

2024-10-01

Prime minister hopeful 'shuttle diplomacy' with China will begin

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told President Yoon Suk Yeol in a Cabinet meeting Monday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed hopes for "shuttle diplomacy" to unfold between South Korea and China following their recent meeting.

2023-09-25

Yoon visits dad's hometown after return from New York

Yoon Suk Yeol traveled to Gongju on a helicopter that was waiting at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, where Air Force One landed to attend the opening ceremony of the Great Baekje Festival. He had bilateral meetings with nearly 50 countries.

2023-09-24

Yoon Suk Yeol calls for universal digital order at NYU

President Yoon Suk Yeol called for a universal digital order to combat disinformation and protect liberal democracy in a keynote address at NYU. He also mentioned the upcoming Digital Bill of Rights, outlining principles for digitalization.

2023-09-22

Seoul imposes sanctions over illegal arms deals with Pyongyang

Addressing the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, President Yoon Suk Yeol underscored that arms deals between North Korea and Russia would be a "direct provocation" against the South.

2023-09-21

Read full text of President Yoon Suk Yeol's address to UN General Assembly

"The nuclear and missile programs of North Korea pose not only a direct and existential threat to the peace of South Korea, but also is a serious challenge to peace in the Indo-Pacific region and across the globe," Yoon said.

2023-09-21

Yoon warns at UN that arms deal between North, Russia will be a ‘direct provocation'

President Yoon Suk Yeol warned that an arms deal between between North Korea and Russia would be a "direct provocation" against the South, addressing the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday.

2023-09-21

Yoon to urge unity against North-Russia arms deals at UN

President Yoon Suk Yeol will use the UN General Assembly as a platform to urge a united response from the international community to possible military transactions between North Korea and Russia, his office said Tuesday evening.

2023-09-20

Yoon promotes economy, Expo bid in New York

President Yoon Suk Yeol's trip to New York for the UN General Assembly includes bilateral talks on economic diplomacy and promoting Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan. He is set to meet at least 38 leaders during his five-day visit.

2023-09-19

Yoon holds talks with Czech, Danish counterparts before UN General Assembly

Yoon, with first lady Kim Keon Hee, arrived in New York on Monday at 10 a.m. for a five-day visit and is scheduled to hold at least 30 bilateral summits on the sidelines of the General Assembly.

2023-09-19