Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

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

Hancom Academy introduces smart class service to teach Korean in Uzbekistan

Hancom Academy will introduce its smart class service to schools in Uzbekistan to teach Korean, the academy announced Tuesday.

2024-10-08

Hanshin University begins re-enrollment of Uzbekistan students forced to leave Korea last year

Hanshin University announced Friday that eight out of the 22 Uzbekistan students that had to leave Korea last year were re-enrolled to its language school.

2024-06-21

Yoon concludes Central Asian tour with mineral agreements, KTX deal and new puppies

President Yoon Suk Yeol wrapped up on Sunday a weeklong trip to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan that focused on introducing Korea's new strategy toward Central Asia and strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, energy and infrastructure

2024-06-16

Korea's KTX makes first overseas export deal with Uzbekistan

Korea's high-speed railway, the KTX, is set for its first overseas export to Uzbekistan.

2024-06-14

President Yoon Suk Yeol to promote 'K-Silk Road' initiative in 3-nation Central Asian trip

The president is set to visit Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in a six-day trip to promote his diplomatic strategy for the region.

2024-06-09

Yoon to pay state visits to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan

President Yoon Suk Yeol will pay state visits to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next week, his office said Friday.

2024-06-07

Police transfer Hanshin University staff to prosecution for Uzbek student deportation

Police on Tuesday transferred four Hanshin University staff members, who are accused of abducting and confining Uzbek students during their forced departure last year, to the prosecution.

2024-05-21

Immigration officer probed over received ‘drinks and karaoke’ for Uzbek student visas

Amid investigations into the forced departure of Hanshin University's Uzbekistan students, police are looking into whether an immigration officer helped issue visas for ineligible students in exchange for meals, drinks and karaoke sessions.

2024-05-02