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Supreme Court judge meets top U.S. court chief justice in Washington

A judge from Korea's highest court met with the U.S. Supreme Court's chief justice during his visit to Washington earlier this month, according to his office.

2025-04-18

Shoigu's surprise visit to Pyongyang indicates Kim Jong-un may visit Moscow

The government is “comprehensively observing” the possibility of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visiting Moscow in May following a visit by Russia's top security aide to Pyongyang, the South's Unification Ministry official said Tuesday.

2025-03-25

Pentagon official stresses 'clear,' 'ironclad' commitment to alliance after South Korea's exclusion from Hegseth's upcoming Asia swing

The Pentagon on Friday reaffirmed America's "ironclad" commitment to the South Korea-U.S. alliance after Seoul was excluded from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's upcoming trip to the Indo-Pacific.

2025-03-16

Pentagon says no confirmed travel plans after reports of Hegseth considering Korea visit

The Pentagon said Wednesday it does not have any travel plans to announce, following a news report that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering the possibility of a trip to Korea next month.

2025-02-27

Chatbot launched on Visit Seoul app to provide tourist information to travelers

The Seoul Tourism Organization has launched an AI chatbot service, offering real-time, personalized recommendations about the city's attractions and events for foreign travelers.

2025-02-25

Culture Ministry, KTO release 100 must-visit tourist spots list ahead of Lunar New Year

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with the Korea Tourism Organization, unveiled on Monday the “100 Must-visit Tourist Spots of Korea" for years 2025 and 2026.

2025-01-20

Blinken to make final trip to Korea in bid to shore up relations ahead of Trump

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to visit Korea for a final farewell trip as the Biden administration ends early next month, as Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul is also set to finalize a visit to Washington.

2024-12-25

The spirit of Jeju: An island of gods and heritage

Jeju Island has been selected as the location for the first-ever Visit Korean Heritage Year.

2024-11-26

Yoon begins six-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour for Asean-related meetings

President Yoon Suk Yeol began a six-day, three-nation trip to Southeast Asia on Sunday to hold bilateral summits and attend Asean-related meetings.

2024-10-06

What about me?

President Yoon Suk Yeol and the first lady begin an official visit to the Czech Republic Thursday to help cement the deal to build two nuclear reactors in the country. But Yoon's approval rating at 20 percent continues tormenting him at home.

2024-09-18