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Tue, December 1, 2020 | 05:15

Wang Yi's visit highlights differences in Korea, China's priorities

Wang Yi's visit highlights differences in Korea, China's priorities

Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's Nov. 25 to 27 visit to Seoul has left more questions than answers as the two countries showed differing priorities in bilateral relations.

Do Je-hae | 2020-11-30 17:02

Parties differ on how to finance relief funds

Parties differ on how to finance relief funds

With the payout of the government's third emergency disaster relief package looming, major political parties are now locking horns with each other over how to finance the cash handouts that will be used to help people deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-11-30 16:32

President nowhere to be seen

President nowhere to be seen

President Moon Jae-in is in the hot seat over staying tight-lipped for the last month on controversial issues, inviting conflicts and divides and dragging down his leadership approval rating. As a result, more people are growing critical of his uncommunicative behavior, with his approval rating dropping to near a record low. Last week Moon again showed deafening silence when ...

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-11-29 15:25

Moon changing key members in diplomatic team

Moon changing key members in diplomatic team

President Moon Jae-in changed one of his key personnel dealing with foreign affairs and diplomacy, Friday, ahead of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle. He named Kim Yong-hyon, a former chief of the Korean Peninsula Peace Regime Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as presidential secretary for foreign policy, according to Cheong Wa Dae. He replaces Park Chul-min who has been...

Do Je-hae | 2020-11-27 17:59

Biden presidency to bring opportunities for Korea's diplomacy

Biden presidency to bring opportunities for Korea's diplomacy

The presidency of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will bring meaningful opportunities for Korea's diplomacy, as the former vice president is expected to pursue “balanced relations” with China on global issues, according to Zhao Ma, a U.S.-based expert on U.S.-China relations, Friday. The change in the U.S. administration, in his view, will create a better environment for South...

Do Je-hae | 2020-11-27 17:00

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

Lotte affiliates support underprivileged

Lotte affiliates support underprivileged

Lotte Group is engaging in a diverse range of activities to ensure the conglomerate upholds its corporate social responsibility.

Kim Bo-eun | 2020-11-27 15:52

Will Samsung Life face FSS's punitive measures?

Will Samsung Life face FSS's punitive measures?

The country's financial watchdog plans to hold another round of committee meetings on Dec. 3 to decide on measures against Samsung Life over allegations the insurer did not appropriately pay cancer patients' hospice charges and on separate allegations that it violated restrictions on major shareholders.

Anna J. Park | 2020-11-27 14:51

Moon launches presidential committee on carbon-neutral campaign

Moon launches presidential committee on carbon-neutral campaign

President Moon Jae-in announced a plan Friday to establish a presidential body on South Korea's stated goal of going carbon neutral by 2050 as part of a "strong pan-governmental system" to push for the vision.

2020-11-27 11:33

NSC reviews COVID-19 situation, regional cooperation on infectious diseases

NSC reviews COVID-19 situation, regional cooperation on infectious diseases

South Korea's top national security officials on Thursday reviewed the new coronavirus situation and President Moon Jae-in's earlier proposal to establish regional cooperation on infectious diseases involving North Korea, Cheong Wa Dae said.

2020-11-26 22:07

Wang Yi's visit shows rising strategic importance of Korea for Beijing

Wang Yi's visit shows rising strategic importance of Korea for Beijing

Korea and China agreed to strengthen ties ahead of the 2022 30th anniversary of their opening of diplomatic relations and cooperate further on bilateral issues of concern such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula during a visit to Seoul by Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Do Je-hae | 2020-11-26 17:38

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