Diplomacy

Diplomacy

#coronavirus
Belgium hopes to introduce S. Korea's virus contact tracing system
SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean first lady Kim Jung-sook and Queen Mathilde of Belgium held telephone talks on Wednesday and discussed ways to boost cooperation in tackling the new coronavir... 19:34 May. 27
#Latin America
Deputy FM discusses expanding cooperation in Latin America with mission chiefs
SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Gunn held video talks on Wednesday with the chiefs of South Korean missions in four Latin American countries and discussed ways to enhance coop... 16:16 May. 27
#Pentagon
U.S. nuclear forces are ready and deter all adversaries, including N. Korea: Pentagon official
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The United States' nuclear forces are ready and deter all adversaries, including potentially North Korea, a Pentagon official said Tuesday after the co... 06:47 May. 27
#anti pandemic group
(LEAD) S. Korea, 10 other countries launch pandemic cooperation group at UNESCO
(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and 10 other countries launched a group at the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Tuesda... 23:13 May. 26
#anti pandemic group
S. Korea, 10 other countries launch pandemic cooperation group at UNESCO
SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and 10 other countries launched a group at the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Tuesday to promote cooperation against discri... 22:53 May. 26
#China security law
China shares info on proposed Hong Kong security law with S. Korea: embassy official
SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- China has shared information with South Korea on its push for a controversial security law for Hong Kong, a Chinese Embassy official said Tuesday, in an apparent move to s... 19:42 May. 26
#summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- UNC finds both Koreas violated armistice agreement in DMZ gunfire incident SEOUL... 17:09 May. 26
#FM
FM to attend diplomatic strategy meeting amid Sino-U.S. tensions
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha will hold an interagency meeting this week to discuss rising tensions between the United States and China, her office sai... 17:06 May. 26
#anti-virus responses
S. Korea to host online seminar on virus responses for S. American countries
SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is hosting an online session this week to share its know-how and experience in tackling the coronavirus pandemic with foreign partners in South America, the fo... 13:43 May. 26
#defense ministers' talks
(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. pushing for defense ministers' videoconference next month
(ATTN: RECASTS lead with fresh attribution; ADDS spokesperson's remarks on Seoul-Tokyo talks in paras 3, 9-11) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are working... 11:14 May. 26
#hungary boat sinking
Hungary to erect monument in memory of S. Korean victims of boat sinking
GENEVA, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Hungary plans to erect a monument in the memory of the 25 South Koreans killed in last year's deadly boat sinking in Budapest as this week marks the first anniversary of ... 10:16 May. 26
#South Korea
S. Korea, U.S. pushing for defense ministers' videoconference next month
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are working to set up a videoconference call between their defense ministers next month to discuss defense-cost sharing, N... 09:41 May. 26
#entry restrictions
S. Korea voices regret over Japan's extension of entry restrictions
SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign ministry on Monday expressed regret over Japan's decision to extend its entry restrictions for South Korean visitors over the new coronavirus. Ear... 22:27 May. 25
#govt coronavirus bulletin board
South Korea opens online English bulletin board on coronavirus response
SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government launched an online English-language bulletin board Monday to share the nation's know-how and experience in fighting the new coronavirus pandemi... 18:44 May. 25
#Harry Harris
U.S. amb visits site near inter-Korean border to honor fallen American soldiers in Korean War
SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris has visited a memorial site near the inter-Korean border to honor American soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War as he marked Memorial Day... 15:28 May. 25
#coronavirus
UNC deputy chief thanks S. Korea for providing masks to Korean War veterans
SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The deputy commander of the U.S.-led United Nations Command has praised South Korea's handling of the new coronavirus and thanked the country for providing masks to Korean... 14:53 May. 25
#N Korea
New submarine or SLBMs likely next options for N.K. to claim enhanced nuke deterrence: experts
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The most probable step North Korea may take as a way to bolster nuclear capabilities would be launching a new submarine and submarine-launched ballistic miss... 11:56 May. 25
#US official
U.S. official renews calls for N.K. to abandon nukes after its party meeting on nuke deterrence
WASHINGTON, May 24 (Yonhap) -- U.S. National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien renewed calls Sunday for North Korea to give up its nuclear program if it wants to have a "great economy," after North K... 08:57 May. 25
#COVID-19
(LEAD) S. Korea to give 370,000 masks to Koreans adopted overseas
(ATTN: ADDS prime minister's remarks in last 2 paras; TRIMS) SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will provide 370,000 face masks to Koreans adopted overseas to help them fight the new coronavirus... 16:27 May. 24
#COVID-19
Over 30,000 S. Koreans return home from abroad amid coronavirus pandemic
SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- Some 30,000 South Koreans living abroad have returned home amid the new coronavirus pandemic, a presidential official said Sunday. As of Friday, 30,174 South Koreans f... 15:50 May. 24