Won Continues to Strengthen against Yen

2015-05-03

The appreciation of the Korean currency against the Japanese yen has no signs of letting up. On Tuesday, the exchange rate of the won against the ...

S. Korea, U.S. Agree on Revised Nuclear Accord

2015-04-26

South Korea and the United States have reached a revised deal on their nuclear energy partnership after four-and-a-half years of negotiations. South ...

Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo Tenders Resignation

2015-04-26

Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo offered his resignation on Monday night. President Park Geun-hye who is on a South American tour, is said to plan to accept ...

Abe Falls Short of Apology in Indonesia

2015-04-26

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed Japan’s “deep remorse” over World War II, but did not issue a fresh apology to the people of Asia. ...

Presidential Tour to 4 S. American Nations

2015-04-24

Sewol Tragedy Marks 1st Anniversary

2015-04-19

Thursday marked the first anniversary of the tragic ferry sinking, and more than 120 places across the country held a ceremony on the day to pay an ...

World Water Forum Wraps up 6-Day Run in Daegu

2015-04-19

The 7th World Water Forum held for six days in South Korea’s southeastern city of Daegu closed Friday. During the closing ceremony, the participants ...

South Korea Denounces Deadly Attack on Embassy in Libya

2015-04-19

South Korea has strongly condemned a recent armed attack on its embassy in Libya and expressed deep condolences for the families of the victims. The ...

2015 World Water Forum: Issues & Efforts

2015-04-17

Seoul Protests Tokyo for Renewed Claim to Dokdo

2015-04-12

The government strongly protested renewed efforts by Japan to lay claim to South Korea’s easternmost islets of Dokdo. At a Cabinet meeting on ...