North Korea Dismisses Denuclearization as “Delusional Dream” Ahead of China–South Korea Summit

North Korea dismissed denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula as an “unrealistic dream,” ahead of China–South Korea talks on regional peace and security. North Korea has declared that denuclearising the Korean Peninsula is an “unrealistic dream,”...

Singapore and South Korea upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership, ink new deals on cultural exchange, shipping

SEOUL: Singapore and South Korea on Sunday (Nov 2) elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership as they marked 50 years of diplomatic relations. Cooperation between the two countries will be deepened and expanded in key areas and eight...

Mukilteo Council members visit potential Sister City in South Korea

MUKILTEO—Mukilteo Council members Tom Jordal and Jason Moon had the opportunity to visit Gwacheon ahead of the City of Mukilteo officially forming a sister city relationship with the South Korean city. Mukilteo Councilmen Tom Jordal and Jason Moon...

Industry minister says AI transformation key to survival of medium-sized enterprises

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Monday urged medium-sized enterprises to actively adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology, calling it a must that he said will ensure their survival and growth. "Just as the...

Dear Mr President, Please Do Not Let This 15% Import Tariff Punish Nigerians Again

Mr President, Nigerians have walked with you through a season of fire. They have endured subsidy removal, foreign exchange shocks, inflation that eats wages before payday, and reforms that have stretched household budgets to their breaking point....

Defense minister Dong Jun meets Hegseth in Malaysia, urging US to take clear stance against 'Taiwan independence'

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun. Photo: VCG Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun held talks with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Malaysia on Friday, where he was attending the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus. Dong stressed during...

Singapore, South Korea upgrade ties to strategic partnership

Such partnerships provide ‘stable, predictable framework’ for businesses, says PM Wong [SEOUL] Singapore and South Korea upgraded bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership on Sunday (Nov 2) during Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s official visit to...

Ruling party scraps plan to pass bill halting criminal trials for sitting president

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Monday it has decided to withdraw its plan to push ahead with a bill that suspends an ongoing criminal trial for a sitting president following strong opposition from the conservative...

China, US concur on establishing military-to-military channels

(MENAFN) The United States and China have reached an understanding on creating direct military communication lines to help prevent potential conflicts, according to statements from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. "Admiral Dong and I also agreed...

Sinophobia hinders Seoul-Beijing ties

President Lee Jae Myung expressed hope that South Korea and China will work together to get their bilateral relations back on track following his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Saturday. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the...

Koizumi Swiftly Increasing Political Presence as Defense Minister, Possibly Aiming at Future Prime Minister Elections

Takahito Higuchi / The Yomiuri Shimbun Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi answers questions from reporters in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. By Takahito Higuchi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer 15:48 JST, November 3, 2025 KUALA LUMPUR — Defense Minister...

People Power Party launches an offensive over the South Korea-China summit, citing “silence on the Hallyu ban” and “only photos remain”

“Unable to issue a joint statement, only shouting ‘restoration of relations’” claim ‘Attempt to block favorable public opinion on a series of summits’ interpretation President Lee Jae-myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for a commemorative...

Presidential office calls bill halting criminal trials for sitting president 'unnecessary'

By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office said Monday it has asked the ruling Democratic Party (DP) to withdraw its proposed bill to suspend criminal trials for a sitting president, saying the legislation is "unnecessary."...

DPRK dismisses denuclearization as South Korean 'pipe dream'

DPRK's foreign ministry slams South Korea’s calls for denuclearization as delusional, asserting Pyongyang’s status as a nuclear-armed state. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said that denuclearization is a "pipe dream", stressing...

Denuclearizing Korean Peninsula is shared international goal: unification ministry

The unification ministry reaffirmed Monday that denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula is a goal universally shared by the international community, days after North Korea described it as a "pipe dream." "Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula is...

Human rights watchdog investigates Seoul cafe for racist message

Published: 03 Nov. 2025, 10:51 A visitor tries a cup of coffee at a cafe and bakery fair in southern Seoul on Aug. 27. The picture is unrelated to the story. [YONHAP] The National Human Rights Commission of Korea is investigating a cafe in...

Survey shows strong backing for e-scooter-free zones in Seoul

Published: 03 Nov. 2025, 14:24 A sign banning electric scooters is installed in the private education district of Banpo, Seocho District, southern Seoul. [YONHAP] Nearly all residents living near Seoul’s pilot “e-scooter-free” zones voiced support...

Apec Summit: Xi and Lee to meet in South Korea as they seek better ties

The Xi-Lee talks will be held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit. It will follow the talks both leaders had with US President Donald Trump earlier this week. Both Xi and Lee discussed ways to improve their...

Rajnath Singh meets defence ministers of New Zealand, South Korea, Vietnam on ADMM-Plus sidelines

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], November 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from New Zealand, South Korea, and Vietnam on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus...

PM Anutin greets Xi Jinping once more ahead of APEC closing in South Korea

PM Anutin exchanges greetings with Xi Jinping during the closing of the 32nd APEC meeting in South Korea. BANGKOK, Thailand – At the conclusion of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on Nov 1, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Anutin...