Diplomacy

Diplomacy

#South Korea
Leaders of S. Korea, Indonesia agree to boost ties on infrastructure projects
BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and Indonesia discussed ways Monday to strengthen their cooperation in various areas, including infrastructure development and smart city proje... 15:35 Nov. 25
#ASEAN
S. Korea, ASEAN to launch body for tech cooperation
By Kang Yoon-seung BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industry ministry said Monday it has agreed with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states to launch a body devote... 15:22 Nov. 25
#ASEAN ODA
S. Korea, 5 ASEAN members sign MOU on development assistance
By Kim Seung-yeon BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and five member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday on boostin... 15:13 Nov. 25
#Netflix CEO-S Korea
Netflix to further join hands with S. Korean, Asian content providers: CEO
By Kim Han-joo BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. media services provider Netflix Inc. aims to cooperate further with South Korean and Asian content providers who can appeal to the global audience, it... 14:31 Nov. 25
#S Korea-Thailand summit
(LEAD) Leaders of S. Korea, Thailand discuss ways to deepen ties, cooperation
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details from last 7 paras) BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and Thailand on Monday discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields, in... 14:05 Nov. 25
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Nov. 26 1986 -- The South Korean government announces plans to build a "Peace Dam" on the upper stretches of the Han River that flows through Seoul to counter a possible North Korean "flood... 14:00 Nov. 25
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ---------------- Leaders of S. Korea, Thailand discuss ways to deepen ties, cooperation BUSAN -- The... 13:00 Nov. 25
#Indonesian president
(LEAD) Indonesian president visits 'Machu Picchu of Busan' during ASEAN trip
(ATTN: CLARIFIES that Widodo tweeted in Indonesian language) SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he has paid a visit to a hillside village in South Korea's southeastern... 11:42 Nov. 25
#S Korea-Thailand summit
Leaders of S. Korea, Thailand discuss ways to deepen ties, cooperation
BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and Thailand on Monday discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields, including investment, infrastructure, science and tech... 11:40 Nov. 25
(LEAD) Moon eyes 'people-centered inclusive' ties between ASEAN, S. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Moon's speech; CHANGES headline; ADDS photo) BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in presented a three-point vision Monday for partnerships betw... 11:29 Nov. 25
#Indonesian president
Indonesian president visits 'Machu Picchu of Busan' during ASEAN trip
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he has paid a visit to a hillside village in South Korea's southeastern port city of Busan, saying the former slum's transformation ... 11:05 Nov. 25
#Korea-Japan row
Cheong Wa Dae: Japan apologized for 'distorted' GSOMIA deal announcement
By Lee Chi-dong BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Moon Jae-in stressed Monday that Japan has apologized to South Korea for a controversy over its announcement on an agreement relate... 10:42 Nov. 25
#railway strike
(2nd LD) Railway workers end strike with deal with management
(ATTN: RECASTS lead; UPDATES with more details throughout; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- Unionized railway workers ended their no-time-limit strike Monday following a five-day walkout, as ... 10:15 Nov. 25
#railway strike
(LEAD) Railway workers end strike with deal with management
(ATTN: REWRITES lead; UPDATES with more details, background throughout) SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- Unionized railway workers decided Monday to end their strike, after reaching a deal with the Korea... 08:56 Nov. 25
#railway strike
Railway workers end strike with deal with management
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers at the Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL) decided to end their strike Monday after reaching a deal with the management, the union and the company said. Th... 07:22 Nov. 25
#S Korea-ASEAN summit
S. Korea-ASEAN summit to open in Busan, prologue to 'New Southern Policy 2.0'
By Lee Chi-dong BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- A special group summit between South Korea and the 10 Southeast Asian nations will get under way in Busan on Monday, which Seoul views as another mileston... 07:20 Nov. 25
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Nov. 25)
Make the most of Asean President Moon Jae-in is accelerating his aim to pivot to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) through the summit forum. The 10 Asean nations stand as the land... 07:07 Nov. 25
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Nov. 25)
No end to GSOMIA row Nothing can be resolved unless Japan changes The Moon Jae-in administration's decision, Friday, to suspend "conditionally" the termination of a military intelligence-sharing p... 07:06 Nov. 25
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Nov. 25)
Step forward Delayed GSOMIA expiry should serve to put Seoul-Tokyo ties back on track South Korea's decision last week to suspend the planned termination of a military information-sharing accord wi... 07:06 Nov. 25
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Nov. 25. Korean-language dailies -- Cheong Wa Dae criticizes Abe's 'concession' remarks, question... 07:02 Nov. 25