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 […]
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 […]
The leaders of South Korea and Japan are set to hold a high-level bilateral meeting this week, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expected visit to the region. The talks are aimed at reinforcing trilateral cooperation and ensuring both countries present a united front on key regional security and diplomatic issues. South Korean President Lee […]
South Korea’s military has shrunk by nearly 20% over the past six years, largely due to a dramatic decline in the number of men eligible for mandatory military service, according to a new report by the country’s defence ministry. The report highlights the growing impact of South Korea’s plunging birthrate the lowest in the world […]
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 […]