Diplomacy

Diplomacy

#allies' defense talks
S. Korea, U.S. to hold working-level defense talks this week
SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States will hold biannual working-level defense talks in Washington this week over a range of issues of mutual concern, including the planned ... 13:39 Apr. 22
#S Korea
S. Korea consoles Sri Lanka over deadly Easter Sunday explosions
SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea expressed words of consolation Monday to the people and government of Sri Lanka over the deadly Easter Sunday bombings that claimed over 200 lives in the Sou... 08:56 Apr. 22
#Moon Jae-in
S. Korea's Moon set to discuss bilateral ties with Kazakh leaders
NUR-SULTAN, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in was set to hold meetings with Kazakhstan's incumbent and former leaders Monday to discuss ways to improve the countries' bilatera... 06:00 Apr. 22
#independence fighters-repatriation
Remains of two Korean independence fighters to be returned home from Kazakhstan
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The remains of two Korean independence fighters against Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule will be returned to their homeland this week, the veterans affairs ministry said Su... 21:10 Apr. 21
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) Moon vows increased support for Korean companies, people in Kazakhstan
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with reports of Moon's meeting with Korean residents in Almaty, changes throughout; ADDS photo) ALMATY, Kazakhstan, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Presiden... 16:38 Apr. 21
No Koreans reported killed or injured in Sri Lanka bombings: embassy
NEW DELHI/SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- No South Korean nationals were reported killed or injured in the deadly bombings in the Sri Lankan capital and two other towns on Easter Sunday, the Korean emb... 16:37 Apr. 21
S. Korean president arrives in Kazakhstan on state visit
ALMATY, Kazakhstan, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Kazakhstan on Sunday for a three-day state visit aimed at improving the countries' bilateral ties. Kazakhst... 14:43 Apr. 21
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) Moon has message from Trump for N.K. leader: CNN
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with presidential official's comment) SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in could deliver a message from U.S. President Donald Trump to North Korean leader Kim... 14:01 Apr. 21
#US reconnaissance plane
U.S. spy plane flew over areas around Seoul after N. Korea's test-firing of new weapon: sources
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. reconnaissance plane flew over areas around Seoul last week on an apparent mission to collect intelligence in the wake of North Korea's test-firing of a newly dev... 13:41 Apr. 21
#Moon Jae-in
S. Korean president heads to Kazakhstan after visit to Uzbekistan's Samarkand
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's President Moon Jae-in headed to Kazakhstan on Sunday, concluding his first state visit to Uzbekistan that led to the countries forging a sp... 13:20 Apr. 21
Moon has message from Trump for N.K. leader: CNN
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in has a message from U.S. President Donald Trump to deliver to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, CNN has reported. Moon met with Trump at the White... 09:34 Apr. 21
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) Joint excursion of leaders to Samarkand highlights S. Korea-Uzbekistan relations
(ATTN: CHANGES dateline, headline, lead to highlight Moon's arrival in Samarkand; UPDATES with details of Moon's trip to the city; ADDS photo) SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Kore... 23:26 Apr. 20
#Moon Jae-in
Moon says S. Korea-Uzbekistan cooperation will continue to grow
TASHKENT, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Uzbekistan will continue to grow together, both as friends and partners, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Saturday. In a meeting with some 3... 17:00 Apr. 20
#Moon Jae-in
Moon's visit to Uzbekistan will enhance economic cooperation: official
TASHKENT, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in's visit to Uzbekistan may have been a greater success than earlier anticipated, an official from his office Cheong Wa Dae said Satu... 14:23 Apr. 20
#Moon Jae-in
S. Korean president to visit Samarkand to highlight friendship with Uzbekistan
TASHKENT, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in was set to visit Uzbekistan's historic city of Samarkand Saturday, highlighting his country's long friendship with the Central Asia... 06:00 Apr. 20
#Pompeo
(2nd LD) Pompeo says he will continue to lead nuclear talks with N. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks from press conference from 9th para; ADDS photo) WASHINGTON, April 19 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that he will continue to lead nucl... 03:38 Apr. 20
#Pompeo
(LEAD) Pompeo says he will continue to lead nuclear talks with N. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more remarks, background; ADDS photo) WASHINGTON, April 19 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that he will continue to lead nuclear disarmame... 00:27 Apr. 20
#Pompeo
Pompeo says he will continue to lead nuclear talks with N. Korea
WASHINGTON, April 19 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that he will continue to lead nuclear disarmament talks with North Korea, responding to the regime's call for his re... 23:31 Apr. 19
#Moon Jae-in
Moon emphasizes cooperation at S. Korea-Uzbek biz forum
TASHKENT, April 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in stressed the importance of cooperation between his country and Uzbekistan on Friday, calling it the foundation of friendship and be... 20:57 Apr. 19
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) Moon highlights cooperation with Uzbekistan in rare address
(ATTN: ADDS photo) TASHKENT, April 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in vowed increased support for economic development of Uzbekistan in a rare address to the Central Asian country Fr... 19:50 Apr. 19