South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced Wednesday that Seoul will not take sides in the growing tensions between People’s Republic of China and Japan and instead proposed that South Korea could act as a mediator to ease the dispute. What Lee Jae-myung Said During a press conference held in Seoul, Lee argued that “taking sides […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to help revive dialogue with North Korea during a state summit in Gyeongju on Saturday, following an Asia-Pacific leaders’ forum. The meeting marked Xi’s first visit to South Korea in 11 years. Xi said China values its partnership with Seoul and is ready to […]
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 […]
The 2025 APEC CEO Summit opened in grand fashion on Wednesday with a Korean style gala welcoming world leaders, top executives, and policymakers from across the Asia-Pacific. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivered a defining opening address, calling for a more inclusive, innovation driven regional economy. He urged cooperation on technology, trade, and sustainable […]
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 […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, pledging to work toward ending what he called a “vicious cycle of unnecessary military tensions” with North Korea. He emphasised the goal of achieving “peaceful coexistence and shared growth” on the Korean Peninsula. In his first speech to the international body, […]
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is scheduled to travel to the United States on Monday in an urgent diplomatic effort to resolve growing tensions following a large-scale immigration raid that resulted in the detention of hundreds of Korean workers. The incident has stirred controversy in both countries and threatens to overshadow Seoul’s recent pledge […]
South Korea, the United States, and Japan have launched their first trilateral steering committee meeting under the administration of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, signaling a strengthened regional alliance aimed at countering North Korea’s growing cyber threat. The high-level meeting, held in Tokyo, brought together representatives from the foreign ministries of all three nations. […]
Following a high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed what he calls a “pragmatic alliance” between Seoul and Washington, signaling a new chapter in the 70 year old U.S.-Korea partnership. Speaking at a prominent Washington think tank, President Lee said the evolving global landscape calls for a […]
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 […]