Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

National Assembly speaker to visit Mongolia for parliamentary diplomacy, climate cooperation

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik will travel to Mongolia on Saturday for parliamentary diplomacy and climate cooperation discussions, his office said.

2025-04-26

Korea, U.S. agree to advance pan-gov't shipbuilding cooperation with NSCs taking central role

Senior security officials of Korea and the United States agreed Friday to advance pan-government cooperation in the shipbuilding sector with the two countries' National Security Councils (NSCs) at the center of the efforts, Seoul's NSC said.

2025-04-26

Turkish Embassy hosts reopening of Seoul Central Mosque

Stepping inside the Seoul Central Mosque in Korea’s capital, the Turkish style interior decorated with tiles in teal blue and dark turquoise colors captivated visitors and Muslims on Friday.

2025-04-25

Korea-U.S. '2+2' trade talks begin, with 25% tariff on the table

Korea and the United States began trade talks in Washington to address tariffs imposed by Trump, aiming for tariff relief and trade balance improvements.

2025-04-24

China claims Yellow Sea structures 'purely for aquaculture purposes,' refuses to dismantle

China rejects South Korea's demand to dismantle Yellow Sea structures, proposes inspection visit; tensions remain more than territorial claims and marine rights.

2025-04-24

Five Central Asian embassies present 'land of wisdom' to Korean travelers

The embassies of five Central Asian nations came together on Wednesday with a united goal to entice more Korean tourists to their countries, promoting visa-free entries and direct flights from Seoul.

2025-04-24

Trump's fixation with tariffs ignores strategic considerations with Seoul, U.S. security experts warn

The Donald Trump administration’s tariff offensive and shifting defense priorities are raising alarm among former U.S. officials, who warn that the South Korea-U.S. alliance may be reshaped without sufficient bilateral consultation.

2025-04-24

Bessent calls for allies' stronger defense commitments ahead of trade talks with Korea

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Wednesday for allies to strengthen their commitments to "shared defense," noting U.S.' provision of security guarantees and "open" markets, as he is set to attend high-profile trade talks with Korea.

2025-04-24

Lee Jae-myung changes tune on foreign policy ahead of presidential election

Following former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment in December last year, Democratic Party front-runner Lee Jae-myung has noticeably recalibrated his tone on how Korea should approach its neighbors and alliance with the United States.

2025-04-23

Trump Jr. to visit Korea next week

Donald Trump Jr. will visit Korea next week to meet industry figures at the request of Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin.

2025-04-23