Lee, who was elected in a snap election in June, has promised to strengthen ties with the United States and ease tensions with North Korea while not antagonising China.
Breaking: South Korea-China Leaders Agree U.S.-North Korea Dialogue Crucial
The presidential office announced that President Lee Jae-myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed during their summit on the 1st that “U.S.-North Korea dialogue is the most important issue” ...
China, South Korea sign FX swap and other economic agreements, Seoul says
China and South Korea signed a bilateral currency swap and other economic cooperation agreements on Saturday, as their leaders held summit talks in a bid to improve bilateral ties. The won-yuan swap ...
South Korea’s Lee hopes to tackle AI and demographic issues at APEC summit
GYEONGJU, South Korea (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Saturday he hoped to cooperate with Asia-Pacific countries to tackle issues related to artificial intelligence and ...
Japan deploys military after record bear attacks across country
Bear attacks in Japan reach historic levels as poor harvests and shrinking hunter population create wildlife crisis in northern prefectures like Akita and Fukushima.
Latest remains returned to Israel from Gaza are not bodies of hostages, an Israeli official says
An Israeli military official says the remains of three people handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross this week do not belong to any of the hostages.
Setback for strategic diplomacy: Cong on India wrapping up presence at Tajikistan airbase
India has wrapped up its operation at a strategic air base in Tajikistan's Ayni following the lapse of a bilateral agreement, people familiar with the matter said this week ...
Top diplomats from Germany, Jordan and the UK call for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan war
Foreign ministers from Germany, Jordan and the United Kingdom have called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan.
Vietnam’s ancient town Hoi An works to restore tourism after devastating floods
HOI AN, Vietnam (Reuters) -Residents of Vietnam's UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An began cleaning up on Saturday as floodwaters receded after days of torrential rain that caused deadly flooding ...
Floods kill 13 in Central Vietnam as rescue operations push forward
Rescue operations have intensified across central Vietnam as floodwaters recede after days of record rain and deadly landslides that left at least 13 people dead and 11 missing ...