By Managing Editor Lee Kap-soo, Reporter Kayla Lee Ambassador Chring Botumransay of the Kingdom of Cambodia said that the Republic of Korea has played a pivotal role in promoting Cambodia’s social-economic development and in diversifying foreign relations. “Indeed,” the lady ambassador said, “our trade relationship is modest but expanding rapidly and the trade volume between the two countries was valued at US$1,050 million in 2022, an 8.85% rise compared to 2021. The Republic of Korea, on her side, has a very favorable view of the Kingdom of Cambodia. In particular, the Ministry of Foreign A
By Reporter Lee Jae-hwa Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the National Assembly, held talks wi t h fo rmer US House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his wife at the Speaker's office on the afternoon of May 4, discussing ways to strengthen the ROK-US alliance and activate parliamentary diplomacy. Former Speaker Gingrich served as Speaker of the US House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999 and has been active in various capacities, including as an advisor to the Foreign Policy Association since retiring. His wife served as US Ambassador to the Holy See from 2017 to 2021. Kim said, "Gingrich has worked hard t
By Reporter Lee Jae-hwa Castro answered “We will support the 2030 Busan Expo based on friendly relationships over the past 60 years.” On the afternoon of May 8th, National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo held talks with the Speaker of the Salvadoran National Assembly, Castro, in his office to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, support for the Busan World Expo in 2030, and other matters. Castro's visit was at the invitation of the Korea Foundation (KF) and aimed to support the 2030 Busan World Expo, as well as to promote cooperation and friendly relations between
By Publisher Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was visiting Hiroshima, Japan, to attend the G7 Summit, had a South Korea-Australia Summit with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on May 19. The leaders of both countries assessed that the relationship between Korea and Australia has deepened in various fields since it was upgraded to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" in 2021. They also expressed the need for closer cooperation between the two countries as nations that share the values of freedom and contribute to peace in the region. President Yoon stated that he aims
By Reporter Kim Ji Eun President Yoon Suk-yeol emphasized the development of a "special strategic partnership" during his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was visiting Hiroshima, Japan to attend the G7 Summit, had a the South Korea-India Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 10:30 a.m. today (May 20, Saturday). This summit, held as the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders to commemorate the 50th anniversary of South Korea-India diplomatic relations this year, aims to strengthen close exchanges between the two countries,
By Reporter Yang Raeo Jin President Yoon Suk-yeol holds a summit with Prime Minister Kishida: "Congratulations on the Successful Hosting of the G7 Summit" During his visit to Hiroshima, Japan, to attend the G7 Summit, President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida from 7:55 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on May 21. Both leaders welcomed the opportunity to have another summit meeting within just two months, following President Yoon's visit to Japan in March and Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Korea in May. They acknowledged the active communication that has taken place
By Reporter Lee Jun Suk President Yun Suk-yeol , through the S o ut h Ko r e a -U K summit, discussed ways to advance bilateral relations and exchange opinions on global cooperation. President Yoon Suk-yeol exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations and global cooperation during a summit meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom, held in conjunction with the Hiroshima G7 Summit on May 20. President Yoon expressed his significant appreciation for holding his first summit meeting with Prime Minister Sunak following his inauguration. He urged Prime Minister
By Reporter Lee Jun Suk President Yoon Suk-yeol had a summit meeting with President Azali Assoumani of Comoros on May 21, during his participation in the Hiroshima G7 Summit as the Chairperson of the African Union (AU). During the meeting, President Yoon emphasized that countries in the Indian Ocean region, such as Comoros, are important partners in our Indo-Pacific strategy, and highlighted the increasing significance of the partnership with the African Union, consisting of 54 countries. He mentioned that since Korea obtained observer status in the AU in 2005, it has been collaborating wi
By Reporter Kayla Lee President Yoon Suk-yeol stated, "We will continue to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region." On the morning of May 21, President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit meeting with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia on the occasion of his attendance at the Hiroshima G7 Summit. They discussed the South Korea-Indonesia relationship and ASEAN cooperation. The P resident Yoon expressed his pleasure at the progress of cooperation projects between the two countries since President Joko Widodo's visit to South Korea in July last year
By Reporter Kayla Lee President Yoon Suk-yeol stated, "We will stand together until Ukraine achieves peace and restores daily life." On May 21st, President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, and exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine and support measures. Yoon emphasized that South Korea values freedom, international solidarity, and a rules-based international order, reaffirming its position of solidarity and support for Ukraine. The Korean government will continue to provide diplomatic, economic, and humanitarian support to Ukrain
By Reporter Kim Ji Eun On May 7th, Kim Gun-hee, the First Lady of South Korea, had a friendly meeting with Kishida Yuko, the spouse of Japanese Prime Minister, during his visit to Korea. This was not their first meeting as they also met last November during the G20 Summit in Indonesia and in March during President Yoon Suk-yeol's visit. During their March meeting, the two spouses made cookies and had a tea time together as they discussed promoting cultural exchange and mutual growth between their countries. First lady Kim invited Mrs. Kishida to Seoul's Jingwansa Temple and served her tea w
By Reporter Kayla Lee President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wi fe hosted a dinner party for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife on the evening of May 7th, following the summit meeting. The dinner was held at the presidential residence, where the couple served traditional Korean cuisine made from agricultural and fishery products from different regions of South Korea. At the dinner, the two leaders shared their interests in culture, sports, and other topics related to South Korea and Japan, and had a friendly conversation. During the dinner, Prime Minister Kishida proposed to President Yoon
By Publisher Lee Jon-young, Reporter Kayla Lee President Yoon Suk-yol announced on May 2 that through the recent summit, the South Korea-US alliance established five pillars of cooperation on top of the foundation of a "value alliance," which are the security alliance, industrial alliance, science and technology alliance, cultural alliance, and information alliance. During the national security meeting held at the Seoul Blue House on that day, President Yoon stated that the South Korea-US alliance has been upgraded to a new paradigm based on nuclear deterrence through the Washington Decla
By Publisher Lee Jon-young, Reporter Kayla Lee President Yoon made the remark during a joint statement with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the presidential office in Yongsan in the afternoon of the same day. He stated that he believes the current positive trend in the newly launched Korea-Japan relations confirms the progress made thus far, adding that "The flow of good change is difficult to create at first, but once it is established, it often becomes the mainstream." He continued, "I think the current flow of Korea-Japan relations is just like that," and added, "In less than two
외교저널 (Diplomacy Journal) 이정하 기자 | 말레이시아 국제 해양·항공 전시회’ 참석을 위해 말레이시아를 방문 중인 이종섭 국방부장관은 5.23일, ‘모하마드 하산’ (Utama HJ. Mohamad Bin Hasan) 국방장관과 양자회담을 갖고 양국 국방·방산협력 발전방안을 논의했으며, 이어서 FA-50 최종계약식에 참석했다. 이 장관은 이번 FA-50의 말레이시아 수출*이 양국 국방·방산협력을 한 단계 격상시키는 중요한 계기가 됐다고 평가하고, 이번 FA-50 수출을 포함하여 한·말레이시아 방산협력에 대한 우리 정부의 관심과 지원 의사를 표명했다. 아울러, 이 장관은 말레이시아 경전투기 2차 도입 및 연안임무함 사업 등 향후 말레이시아 군이 추진할 전력 증강 사업에서 한국 방산업체의 참여 확대가 이뤄질 수 있도록 모하마드 하산 장관의 지지와 관심을 요청했다. 한편, 모하마드 하산 장관은 역내 평화, 번영을 위한 협력과 소통의 가치를 강조하고, 한국이 동남아시아 지역 안정에 건설적 역할을 해줄 것을 당부했다. 이 장관은 우리 정부의 자유·평화·번영의 인도태평양전략이 포용과 신뢰, 호혜의 원칙 하에 국가 간 협력의 중요성을