South Korea welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump with a full state ceremony on Wednesday, honoring him with the country’s Grand Order of Mugunghwa, its highest national decoration traditionally reserved for heads of state and royalty. The ceremony took place at the Blue House in Seoul, where South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Trump with […]
Canada is seeking to arrange a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the upcoming summit in South Korea, according to a senior Canadian government official. Carney, who has emphasised the importance of re-establishing broad engagement with China after a period of strained relations, is scheduled to attend the APEC […]
Seoul and Washington Aim to Clarify Profit-Sharing, Operational Structure of July Deal Seoul, August 26, 2025 — A senior South Korean official announced Monday that South Korea and the United States will formalize a non-binding agreement to outline the operation and structure of a massive $350 billion investment fund, central to a July trade deal […]
North Korea has officially rejected South Korea as a diplomatic counterpart, with senior regime official Kim Yo-jong issuing a blistering statement against newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The announcement marks a new low in inter-Korean relations, coming amid rising military tensions on the peninsula. Kim accused Seoul of “decades of hostility” and dismissed […]
Move aims to boost tourism and regional ties ahead of 2026 Asia-Pacific summit. South Korea will temporarily allow visa-free entry to tourist groups from China starting September 29, in a bid to revive its tourism sector and improve bilateral relations, the government announced Wednesday. The visa exemption will remain in effect until June 2026, aligning […]