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Wed, December 2, 2020 | 08:47

Korean American Congress members vow policies for immigration system, closer ties with Korea

Korean American Congress members vow policies for immigration system, closer ties with Korea

The victories of four Korean Americans in this year's U.S. Congressional races drew attention not just in the United States but in their home country as well as immigrant communities in the U.S. The four U.S. members of congress who have Korean roots are Young Kim (CA-39), Michelle Park Steel (CA-48), Andy Kim (NJ-3) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10). Young Kim, Steel and Strick...

Jung Da-min | 2020-11-30 09:25

'Koreas should control their peninsula's fate': Chinese Foreign Minister

'Koreas should control their peninsula's fate': Chinese Foreign Minister

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday that his country will continue to play a "constructive" role in efforts to bring lasting peace to the Korean Peninsula, emphasizing the two Koreas should decide its "fate" themselves. "South and North (Korea) are indeed the real owners of the Korean Peninsula. Therefore, the fate of the Korean Peninsula should be handed to both han...

2020-11-27 16:22

Biden presidency to bring opportunities for Korea's diplomacy

Over 70 percent South Koreans support Seoul's role as 'facilitator' in nuclear talks with Pyongyang

Over 70 percent South Koreans support Seoul's role as 'facilitator' in nuclear talks with Pyongyang

A majority of South Koreans agree that Seoul should play the role of a "facilitator" to push the stalled nuclear negotiations forward between the United States and North Korea, a survey showed Friday. According to the Nov. 20-21 survey of 1,000 adults by the National Unification Advisory Council, 73.9 percent said South Korea should serve as a "facilitator" in nuclear talks b...

2020-11-27 12:18

Korea condemns Houthi rebels' strike on Aramco plant in Saudi Arabia

Korea condemns Houthi rebels' strike on Aramco plant in Saudi Arabia

South Korea condemns the missile attack early this week by Houthi rebel forces on Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil facility, the foreign ministry said Thursday. The comment came after the oil company said its plant in Jeddah was attacked by the Yemeni rebels on Monday, causing an explosion and fire that left a hole in one of its tanks, with no casualties. The Iran-backed Houthi said...

2020-11-26 14:18

Wang says his visit amid pandemic shows importance China places on relations with South Korea

Wang says his visit amid pandemic shows importance China places on relations with South Korea

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday that his visit to Seoul in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic shows how much importance Beijing attaches to relations with South Korea. Wang made the remark at the start of talks with Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, stressing that relations between the two countries are "showing robustness and the appearance of greater vital...

2020-11-26 12:42

China's foreign minister Wang Yi arrives in Seoul

China's foreign minister Wang Yi arrives in Seoul

Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, are set to hold talks in Seoul Thursday, amid expectations that Beijing's top diplomat would seek to cement ties between the two countries ahead of a leadership change in the United States. Wang's trip here after his visit to Japan came as U.S. President-elect Joe Biden envisions tightening America's allian...

2020-11-26 09:08

South Korea urged to restore ties with allies in Biden era

South Korea urged to restore ties with allies in Biden era

Local and international experts shared their ideas on how South Korea should set its future diplomatic strategies and North Korea policy following the election of Joe Biden as the 46th U.S. president, during the Kor-Asia Forum 2020, Wednesday. The forum, co-hosted by The Korea Times and its sister paper the Hankook Ilbo, was held under the theme, “In the Era of Biden: The Fut...

Jung Da-min | 2020-11-25 16:42

Ironclad Korea-US alliance more important during pandemic: US ambassador

Ironclad Korea-US alliance more important during pandemic: US ambassador

Ironclad Korea-US alliance more important during pandemic: US ambassador

U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris said Wednesday that the alliance between South Korea and the United States is ironclad and has become more important in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wednesday.

Jung Da-min | 2020-11-25 16:27

South Korea urged to restore ties with allies in Biden era

Chinese FM Wang Yi to arrive in Korea Wednesday as Biden envisions stronger alliances

Chinese FM Wang Yi to arrive in Korea Wednesday as Biden envisions stronger alliances

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to arrive in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and others, as U.S. President-elect Joe Biden envisions solidifying America's democratic alliances to reassert its global leadership.

2020-11-25 11:13

Moon reaffirms plan to go carbon neutral by 2050

Moon reaffirms plan to go carbon neutral by 2050

President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed South Korea's stated aim of going carbon neutral by 2050 during a speech at the Group of 20 (G20) summit, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday. Moon described Seoul's commitment as a "bold challenge" to transform relevant businesses and address the energy shortage problem, according to presidential spokesman Kang Min-seok.

2020-11-23 11:54

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