Korea

Korea requests ‘fair’ probe into alleged hate crime against Korean woman in Japan

The Korean Embassy in Tokyo requested the Japanese police for a "speedy, fair" investigation of a recent alleged hate crime against a Korean woman. "There...

Yoon to urge unity against North-Russia arms deals at UN

President Yoon Suk Yeol will use the UN General Assembly as a platform to urge a united response from the international community to possible...

Korean woman hospitalized in Japan after being ‘served detergent’ in restaurant

A Korean woman was allegedly hospitalized in Japan after being served a water cup with detergent at a restaurant earlier this summer, JTBC reported...

Yoon promotes economy, Expo bid in New York

President Yoon Suk Yeol began his trip to New York for the UN General Assembly with a series of bilateral talks focused on economic diplomacy...

Yoon departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday embarked for New York to attend the UN General Assembly and advocate for Busan's bid to host World...

Korea an important partner, Germany’s new ambassador says

As geopolitical tensions grow, Germany sees Korea as an increasingly important partner in the Indo-Pacific region, Germany's incoming ambassador to Korea said at an event...

High-level defense talks discuss North’s growing threats

  Defense officials from South Korea and the United States met in Seoul on Monday for talks designed to bolster deterrence against North Korea’s advancing...

New ID verification system in Korea to allow foreigners to open bank accounts online

Foreigners will be able to open bank accounts online at more banks with the Ministry of Justice's new residence card verification system. Jeonbuk Bank, Hana...

South Korea, U.S. strengthen deterrence against North amid weapons deal concerns

South Korea and the United States vowed to elevate their deterrence against North Korea, the allies announced in a joint statement after defense talks...

U.S. approves $5 billion F-35 fighter jet sale to Korea

The F-35A Joint Strike Fighter stealth jets taxi on a runway during an “elephant walk” training at the 17th Fighter Wing in Cheongju, North...