Korea to replace ambassador to China

SEOUL, July 8 (AJU PRESS) - Korea will replace its ambassador to China Chung Jae-ho, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday. The ministry said that Chung will be stepping down from his post in China and he is expected to return to Korea next month. A seasoned diplomat well-versed in Chinese affairs is being mentioned as his successor, as an apparent move to mend ties with Beijing, as Jung has often made some hawkish comments toward Beijing. The announcement coincides w

July 8, 2024

Indian Embassy in Korea holds seminar on defense industry cooperation

SEOUL, July 5 (AJU PRESS) - The Embassy of India in Korea has hosted a seminar aimed at promoting defense industry cooperation between the two countries. The India-ROK (Republic of Korea) Defense Industry Cooperation Seminar took place in Seoul on Thursday, in collaboration with the Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA), the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), and the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) from Korea, alongside the Department of Defence Production (

July 5, 2024

KAI signs deal with Peruvian firm for joint production of FA-50 parts

SEOUL, July 04 (AJU PRESS) - Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Peru's state-run aviation maintenance company, SEMAN, for the joint production of FA-50 light attack aircraft parts, Korea's sole aircraft maker announced on Thursday. SEMAN, which operates under Peru's Ministry of Defense, is responsible for the maintenance and performance upgrades of aircraft. The agreement followed discussions on industrial cooperation measures

July 4, 2024

Luxembourg opens embassy in Seoul with Korean War exhibition

SEOUL, July 3 (AJU PRESS) - A special exhibition featuring Luxembourg's participation in the Korean War kicked off its three-month run in Yongsan, Seoul on Tuesday. Hosted by the War Memorial of Korea, the exhibition coincides with the opening of Luxembourg's diplomatic mission in Jongno, central Seoul and aims to further strengthen the bond between the two countries. Over 60 artifacts, including handwritten personal diaries and photo albums, are on display, offeri

July 3, 2024

Canadian Embassy celebrates founding day with hockey tournament in Seoul

SEOUL, July 2 (AJU PRESS) - The Embassy of Canada to Korea held a street hockey tournament in central Seoul on Monday. Held in a garden near the embassy, the friendly tournament was part of celebrations for the 157th anniversary of the country's founding, also called Canada Day. The tournament came after last week's port call of His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal in Korea's western port city of Incheon. The frigate's crew members joined in Monday&

July 2, 2024

ASEAN-Korea Centre to host waste management seminar in Laos this week

SEOUL, July 01 (AJU PRESS) - The ASEAN-Korea Centre is set to host a seminar on sustainable waste management in Laos this week. Scheduled to take place in the Southeast Asian country's capital of Vientiane on July 2~3, the seminar is expected to bring together government officials and industry leaders from Korea and five Mekong ASEAN countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. The two-day seminar will feature a series of forums, discussions and activiti

July 1, 2024

Viet Nam's deputy minister sheds light on enhanced bilateral relations with Korea

SEOUL, July 01 (AJU PRESS) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, began his four-day itinerary in Korea with a business forum in central Seoul on Monday. This marks the first high-level Vietnamese official to visit Korea since the two countries upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP) in December 2022. To coincide with Chinh's visit here and gain insights into the deepening cooperation between the two countries, Aju Press had a written interview with

July 1, 2024

S. Korea, US agree to cooperate on diplomatic intelligence sharing

SEOUL, June 25 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea and the U.S. have signed a memorandum of understanding to share diplomatic intelligence and other information, Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday. The ministry highlighted that Seoul and Washington agreed on the importance of strengthening exchange and cooperation for diplomatic intelligence due to rapidly-changing geopolitical situations. The two countries have been working closely on this matter since early this year. T

June 25, 2024

Vietnamese prime minister to meet Korean business leaders during Seoul visit

SEOUL, June 25 (AJU PRESS) - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will meet with Korean business leaders next week during his visit to Seoul aimed at boosting economic cooperation between the two countries, corporate sources said. Chinh will attend the Korea-Vietnam Business Forum, organized by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul next Monday. The forum will be attended by about 300 Korean participants, including Minister of Trade, I

June 25, 2024

Putin warns S. Korea providing weapons to Ukraine would be 'very big mistake'

SEOUL, June 21 (AJU PRESS) - Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Thursday that South Korea would be making a "very big mistake" if it opted to supply weapons to Ukraine. The warning came after South Korea said it is reviewing its options regarding providing weaponry to Kyiv, hinting a potential shift in its stance on the ongoing war in Ukraine. After Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a defense pact during their summit in Pyongyang on Wednesday, South Kor

June 21, 2024