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Thu, June 1, 2023 | 10:22

Yoon says S. Korea-US alliance not shaken by eavesdropping allegations

Yoon says S. Korea-US alliance not shaken by eavesdropping allegations

President Yoon Suk Yeol has said the South Korea-U.S. alliance will not be shaken by allegations of eavesdropping contained in recently leaked Pentagon documents, according to an interview Tuesday.

2023-04-26 09:14

Yoon, Biden pay respects at Korean War memorial

President and first lady arrive in US

President and first lady arrive in US

President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee inspect an honor guard as they arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Monday (local time), for a six-day state visit to the United States. Yoon is scheduled to hold a summit with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday, followed by a joint press conference and state dinner. Yonhap

Jun Ji-hye2023-04-25 16:56

Yoon-Biden summit unlikely to address military aid to Ukraine

Yoon-Biden summit unlikely to address military aid to Ukraine

In the lead-up to President Yoon Suk Yeol's trip to the United States for a summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, there has been growing speculation that Yoon may arrive at an “ill-advised” decision to extend Korea's support for Ukraine beyond humanitarian and economic aid to encompass the much-heralded provision of lethal weaponry in return for his state visit, the first tim...

Kang Seung-woo | 2023-04-25 16:09

Weapons aid to Ukraine currently not on agenda for Yoon-Biden summit: official

Weapons aid to Ukraine currently not on agenda for Yoon-Biden summit: official

The subject of Korea possibly providing weapons aid to Ukraine is currently not on the agenda for this week's summit between Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden, a presidential official said Monday.

2023-04-25 15:14

Yoon meets with Korean Americans in Washington

Yoon meets with Korean Americans in Washington

President Yoon Suk Yeol met with a group of Korean Americans in Washington on Monday and asked for their support to help develop the bilateral alliance.

2023-04-25 14:10

Yoon, Biden to sign statement detailing US extended deterrence

ROK-US alliance evolves from security treaty to comprehensive partnership

ROK-US alliance evolves from security treaty to comprehensive partnership

Upon signing the Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. in 1953 after the Korean War, South Korea's first president, Syngman Rhee, said that the agreement would make the war-torn nation prosper “for many generations to come.” Seven decades later, that message of hope rings true, as Yoon Suk Yeol makes a state visit to Washington as the president of one of the world's most prospe...

Jung Min-ho | 2023-04-25 13:50

Korean War hero's daughter recalls patriotic, yet strict father

Yoon says he cannot accept notion Japan 'must kneel because of our history 100 years ago'

Yoon says he cannot accept notion Japan 'must kneel because of our history 100 years ago'

President Yoon Suk Yeol reaffirmed his commitment to moving relations with Japan forward, saying in an interview published Monday that he cannot accept the notion Japan "must kneel because of our history 100 years ago."

2023-04-24 17:58

Biden urged to offer bold strategy against North Korean threats

Scandal-plagued former DPK leader Song returns home

Scandal-plagued former DPK leader Song returns home

Song Young-gil, the embattled former leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) at the center of the "cash envelope" electioneering scandal engulfing the party, returned home Monday from Paris and pledged his full commitment to addressing the issue.

2023-04-24 17:26

Besieged ex-DPK leader returns

Besieged ex-DPK leader returns

Song Young-gil, a former leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), arrives at Incheon International Airport from Paris, France, Monday. The former five-term lawmaker faces allegations that envelopes containing cash totaling 94 million won ($70,570) were handed out to party members, including up to 20 lawmakers, to help his election as party leader ahead o...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-04-24 16:55

First ladies of Korea, US to meet at least 3 times during Yoon's state visit

First ladies of Korea, US to meet at least 3 times during Yoon's state visit

First lady Kim Keon Hee will meet with her U.S. counterpart Jill Biden at least three times during her husband President Yoon Suk Yeol's six-day state visit to the United States. The two first ladies have several things in common, including their deep knowledge of art.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-04-24 16:54

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