By Reporter Lee Jae-hwa Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin signed a formal agreement on "Air Services Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of Bahrain" with Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism of Bahrain, who is visiting Korea to enhance economic cooperation between Korea and Bahrain, on May 15 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The conclusion of the air services agreement between the two countries is expected to promote people-to-people and physical exchanges, as well as contribute to the expansion of the public
By Reporter Lee Jae-hwa Kim Tae-ho, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Unif ication Committee of the National Assembly, and members Lee Jae-jeong, Ahn Cheol-soo, and Woo Sang-ho, who are currently visiting Papua New Guinea, held discussions on enhancing cooperation and mutual interests between the two countries, as well as preventive measures with Prime Minister James Marape on the 12th. Chairman Kim Tae-ho expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Marape for taking the time to meet and expressed his hope that this visit would further advance bilateral relations, including parliame
By Reporter Lee Jun Suk President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is currently visiting Hiroshima, Japan, to attend the G7 Summit. He had a summit with President Joseph Biden of the United States and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan on May 21st. During the meeting, the three leaders recalled the signif icance of the events that have taken place since Pr ime Minister Kishida's visit to the United States in January, President Yoon's visit to Japan in Mar ch, President Yoon's visit to the United States in April, and Prime Minister Kishida's visit to South Korea earlier this month. They agreed to furth
By Publisher Lee Jon-young, Reporter Kayla Lee President Yoon expresses deep sympathy for the victims of forced mobilization, in response to Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's statement, during the Korea-Japan summit held on May 8th. President Yoon stated that he "feels heartbroken for those who suffered in difficult and sad circumstances." During the 19th Cabinet Meeting held at the Blue House, President Yoon emphasized that if both Korea and Japan face their dark history with sincerity, they can overcome the challenges and create a new future. President Yoon stated that during the
By Reporter Lee Jae-hwa President Yoon Suk-yeol Holds Summit with German Chancellor After 13 Years, Enhancing Defense Supply Chain Cooperation and Efforts to Strengthen Automotive and Semiconductor Cooperation. Af ter concluding the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan on the 21st, President Yoon Suk-yeol returned to Korea and held a summit with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss strengthening global supply chain partnership and cooperation on North Korean denuclearization. President Yoon and Chancellor Scholz held a joint press conference at the briefing room of the Blue House on the same d
By Managing Editor Lee Kap-soo, Reporter Kayla Lee Ambassador Chring Botumransay of the Kingdom of Cambodia said that the Republic of Korea has played a pivotal role in promoting Cambodia’s social-economic development and in diversifying foreign relations. “Indeed,” the lady ambassador said, “our trade relationship is modest but expanding rapidly and the trade volume between the two countries was valued at US$1,050 million in 2022, an 8.85% rise compared to 2021. The Republic of Korea, on her side, has a very favorable view of the Kingdom of Cambodia. In particular, the Ministry of Foreign A
By Reporter Lee Jae-hwa Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the National Assembly, held talks wi t h fo rmer US House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his wife at the Speaker's office on the afternoon of May 4, discussing ways to strengthen the ROK-US alliance and activate parliamentary diplomacy. Former Speaker Gingrich served as Speaker of the US House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999 and has been active in various capacities, including as an advisor to the Foreign Policy Association since retiring. His wife served as US Ambassador to the Holy See from 2017 to 2021. Kim said, "Gingrich has worked hard t
By Reporter Lee Jae-hwa Castro answered “We will support the 2030 Busan Expo based on friendly relationships over the past 60 years.” On the afternoon of May 8th, National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo held talks with the Speaker of the Salvadoran National Assembly, Castro, in his office to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, support for the Busan World Expo in 2030, and other matters. Castro's visit was at the invitation of the Korea Foundation (KF) and aimed to support the 2030 Busan World Expo, as well as to promote cooperation and friendly relations between
By Publisher Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was visiting Hiroshima, Japan, to attend the G7 Summit, had a South Korea-Australia Summit with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on May 19. The leaders of both countries assessed that the relationship between Korea and Australia has deepened in various fields since it was upgraded to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" in 2021. They also expressed the need for closer cooperation between the two countries as nations that share the values of freedom and contribute to peace in the region. President Yoon stated that he aims
By Reporter Kim Ji Eun President Yoon Suk-yeol emphasized the development of a "special strategic partnership" during his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was visiting Hiroshima, Japan to attend the G7 Summit, had a the South Korea-India Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 10:30 a.m. today (May 20, Saturday). This summit, held as the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders to commemorate the 50th anniversary of South Korea-India diplomatic relations this year, aims to strengthen close exchanges between the two countries,
By Reporter Yang Raeo Jin President Yoon Suk-yeol holds a summit with Prime Minister Kishida: "Congratulations on the Successful Hosting of the G7 Summit" During his visit to Hiroshima, Japan, to attend the G7 Summit, President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida from 7:55 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on May 21. Both leaders welcomed the opportunity to have another summit meeting within just two months, following President Yoon's visit to Japan in March and Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Korea in May. They acknowledged the active communication that has taken place
By Reporter Lee Jun Suk President Yun Suk-yeol , through the S o ut h Ko r e a -U K summit, discussed ways to advance bilateral relations and exchange opinions on global cooperation. President Yoon Suk-yeol exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations and global cooperation during a summit meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom, held in conjunction with the Hiroshima G7 Summit on May 20. President Yoon expressed his significant appreciation for holding his first summit meeting with Prime Minister Sunak following his inauguration. He urged Prime Minister
By Reporter Lee Jun Suk President Yoon Suk-yeol had a summit meeting with President Azali Assoumani of Comoros on May 21, during his participation in the Hiroshima G7 Summit as the Chairperson of the African Union (AU). During the meeting, President Yoon emphasized that countries in the Indian Ocean region, such as Comoros, are important partners in our Indo-Pacific strategy, and highlighted the increasing significance of the partnership with the African Union, consisting of 54 countries. He mentioned that since Korea obtained observer status in the AU in 2005, it has been collaborating wi
By Reporter Kayla Lee President Yoon Suk-yeol stated, "We will continue to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region." On the morning of May 21, President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit meeting with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia on the occasion of his attendance at the Hiroshima G7 Summit. They discussed the South Korea-Indonesia relationship and ASEAN cooperation. The P resident Yoon expressed his pleasure at the progress of cooperation projects between the two countries since President Joko Widodo's visit to South Korea in July last year
By Reporter Kayla Lee President Yoon Suk-yeol stated, "We will stand together until Ukraine achieves peace and restores daily life." On May 21st, President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, and exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine and support measures. Yoon emphasized that South Korea values freedom, international solidarity, and a rules-based international order, reaffirming its position of solidarity and support for Ukraine. The Korean government will continue to provide diplomatic, economic, and humanitarian support to Ukrain