Diplomacy

Diplomacy

#Korean history
Today in Korean history
April 12 1990 -- President Roh Tae-woo gives amnesty to Kim Hyun-hui, one of the North Korean agents responsible for the in-flight bombing of a South Korean passenger airplane in late 1987. ... 14:00 Apr. 11
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- (5th LD) N.K. leader calls repeatedly for 'self-reliance,' vows never to give in t... 13:35 Apr. 11
#Vietnam ambassador
S. Korea's ambassador to Vietnam to be disciplined for alleged 'gapjil,' source says
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Do-hyun will likely get disciplined for his alleged abuse of power and other misconduct, a government source said... 10:45 Apr. 11
#US
U.S. lawmakers introduce resolution recognizing Korea's 1919 provisional gov't
WASHINGTON, April 10 (Yonhap) -- U.S. lawmakers this week introduced a resolution recognizing the establishment of Korea's provisional government in China in 1919. The resolution was submitted ... 08:57 Apr. 11
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) Moon arrives in U.S. to meet Trump on stalled N. Korea dialogue
(ATTN: ADDS photo) By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in the United States on Wednesday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump that will... 07:58 Apr. 11
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 11. Korean-language dailies -- The child sleeps under clothes horse on back porch (Kyunghy... 07:15 Apr. 11
#Moon Jae-in
Moon arrives in U.S. to meet Trump on stalled N. Korea dialogue
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in the United States on Wednesday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump that will focus on ways to b... 06:23 Apr. 11
#Pompeo
(LEAD) Pompeo leaves 'a little room' in sanctions regime against N.K.
(ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks by Pompeo, senators in last 9 paras) WASHINGTON, April 10 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that he would like to leave "a little room"... 05:46 Apr. 11
#Pompeo
Pompeo, U.N. food agency discuss aid to N. Korea
WASHINGTON, April 10 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with the head of the U.N. food agency and discussed the issue of providing food aid to North Korea, the State Department sai... 04:11 Apr. 11
#Pompeo
Pompeo leaves 'a little room' in sanctions regime against N.K.
WASHINGTON, April 10 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that he would like to leave "a little room" in the sanctions regime against North Korea in case of "substantial p... 00:44 Apr. 11
S. Korea's ODA edges up to US$2.35 bln in 2018: OECD
SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's official development assistance (ODA) for foreign countries totaled US$2.35 billion last year, up $200 million, or 9.2 percent, from 2017, according to a r... 22:37 Apr. 10
(LEAD) Court rejects arrest warrant against Robert Holley on drug use accusations
(ATTN: UPDATES with details; ADDS photo) SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean court on Wednesday turned down an arrest warrant sought by police against Robert Holley, a TV celebrity suspected... 20:10 Apr. 10
Court rejects arrest warrant against Robert Holley on drug use accusations
SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean court refused Wednesday to issue an arrest warrant against Robert Holley, a TV celebrity suspected of using drugs multiple times. The Suwon District Co... 19:50 Apr. 10
S. Korean gov't issues special travel warning for Sudan
SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign ministry issued a special advisory on Wednesday for its nationals to leave Sudan, where anti-government demonstrations are rampant. Last weekend... 19:15 Apr. 10
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- (2nd LD) Seoul cancels construction permit for new Japanese Embassy building ... 17:59 Apr. 10
#Japan
(2nd LD) Seoul cancels construction permit for new Japanese Embassy building
(ATTN: CHANGES dateline; UPDATES with more info in para 10-11) SEOUL/TOKYO, April 10 (Yonhap) -- The construction permit for a new Japanese embassy building in central Seoul has been revoked, as To... 17:49 Apr. 10
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) President heads to U.S. for meeting with Trump over N. Korea
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead to highlight President Moon's departure; REVISES remarks from NSO deputy director in 5th para; ADDS photos) By Byun Duk-kun SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Pr... 17:48 Apr. 10
#Japan
(LEAD) Seoul cancels construction permit for new Japanese Embassy building
(ATTN: ADDS more info paras 10, 13-18) SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- The construction permit for a new Japanese embassy building in central Seoul has been revoked, as Tokyo failed to break ground for... 15:45 Apr. 10
#independence movement
Scholar discovers original copies of 1919 Swiss resolution calling for Korean independence
PARIS, April 10 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean scholar said Wednesday he has discovered the original copies of a resolution adopted at the 1919 International Socialist Conference in the Swiss town of L... 11:41 Apr. 10
#Japan
Seoul cancels construction permit for new Japanese Embassy building
SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- The construction permit for a new Japanese embassy building in central Seoul has been revoked due to construction delays, municipal officials said Wednesday. Seoul's ... 11:07 Apr. 10