Diplomacy

Diplomacy

#Trump
Trump weighs need for U.S. troop presence in S. Korea
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that it is up for debate whether keeping American forces stationed in South Korea is in the U.S. national security interest. ... 23:40 Dec. 03
#Trump
Trump hints U.S. may use military force against N.K. if necessary
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump hinted Tuesday that the United States may use military force against North Korea if necessary, after Pyongyang warned that an end-of-year ... 23:22 Dec. 03
#Japanese ambassador
New Japanese ambassador pledges to play 'bridge-building' role in addressing Seoul-Tokyo row
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- Japan's new ambassador to South Korea, Koji Tomita, pledged Tuesday to play a "bridge-building" role to help address a row between Seoul and Tokyo over trade and wartime hi... 20:11 Dec. 03
#S Korea-travel alert
S. Korea updates travel advisories on 18 countries
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea adjusted its travel advisory for 18 countries on Tuesday to reflect the latest developments that may affect travelers, the foreign ministry said. The speci... 20:05 Dec. 03
#Japan UNESCO report
(LEAD) S. Korea voices regret over Japan's failure to recognize forced labor victims in World Heritage report
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS more info in paras 11-14) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea voiced regret Tuesday over Japan's failure to present efforts to fulfill its pledge to ... 17:07 Dec. 03
#US amb
U.S. NSA chief in Seoul for talks with S. Korean officials
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- The director of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) is on a visit to South Korea for talks with his counterparts, U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris said Tuesday. NSA Dir... 14:46 Dec. 03
#Japan UNESCO report
S. Korea voices regret over Japan's failure to recognize forced labor victims in World Heritage report
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea voiced regret Tuesday over Japan's failure to present efforts to deliver on its pledge to commemorate victims of wartime forced labor in a rece... 10:07 Dec. 03
#defense cost-sharing deal
Defense chief voices hope for 'win-win' S. Korea-U.S. defense cost-sharing deal
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo has called for a "reasonable and fair" deal in defense cost negotiations with the United States, pointing out that South ... 10:07 Dec. 03
#David Stilwell
(LEAD) Top U.S. diplomat cites allies' growing capabilities amid defense cost-sharing talks with S. Korea
(ATTN: RECASTS lead) By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The top American diplomat for East Asia said Monday that he has seen South Korea and Japan's capabilities grow "exponentially" in ... 09:45 Dec. 03
#David Stilwell
Top U.S. diplomat cites allies' growing capabilities amid defense cost-sharing talks with S. Korea
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said Monday that he sees opportunities for further cooperation with South Korea and Japan as the two countries' cap... 06:37 Dec. 03
#defense cost-sharing
S. Korean negotiator hopes for 'win-win' burden-sharing deal with U.S.
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top negotiator in defense cost-sharing talks with the United States said Monday that he believes the two sides will be able to strike a "... 01:59 Dec. 03
#Pompeo
Pompeo cites Samsung as alternative to Chinese tech giants
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that Samsung is a "legitimate" substitute to Chinese companies in building 5G networks across the Europ... 01:15 Dec. 03
#Japanese ambassador
New Japanese Amb. Tomita to arrive in Seoul Tuesday: source
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- New Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Koji Tomita will arrive in Seoul this week, a source said Monday, amid expectations for his role in improving ties between the two c... 17:42 Dec. 02
#Moon Jae-in
Moon voices concern about crippled National Assembly operation
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in expressed regret Monday over the crippled operation of the National Assembly, saying there are a host of bills related to people's lives pending in t... 15:47 Dec. 02
Today in Korean history
Dec. 3 1952 -- The United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution calling for the transfer of all Korean War prisoners to a politically neutral location. 1995 -- Former President Chun Doo... 14:00 Dec. 02
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ---------------- Seoul stocks extend gains late Monday morning on trade hopes SEOUL -- Seoul stocks... 13:00 Dec. 02
#BOK chief
BOK head to participate in celebratory conference in Hungary
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top central banker will head to Hungary this week to take part in a joint conference celebrating the establishment of the countries' diplomatic ties 30 years... 12:00 Dec. 02
#SMA talks
(Yonhap Feature) Fears of furloughs haunt Korean workers in USFK amid lackluster defense cost talks
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- Either on normal tours of duty or under a rotational scheme, American troops have comfortably adapted to their new lives in Korea thanks to seamless adminis... 11:42 Dec. 02
#Myanmar refugeess Korea Bupyeong
Myanmar refugees all resettled successfully in Bupyeong
INCHEON, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- More than 100 Myanmar refugees who came to South Korea from camps in Thailand and other places from 2015 to 2018 have all successfully resettled in the Bupyeong district... 11:00 Dec. 02
#defense cost-sharing deal
Chief negotiator in defense cost-sharing talks with U.S. departs for Washington
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will strive to strike a "mutually acceptable" defense cost-sharing deal with the United States, though the allies might miss the end-of-year deadline, the top ... 10:51 Dec. 02