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Lee honors 'alliance forged in blood' at ceremony for mutual repatriation of Korean, U.S. soldiers

President Lee to meet leaders of Belgium, EU, Italy and pope before G7 summit

President Lee Jae Myung will visit Europe between Tuesday and June 18 to attend the Group of 7 (G7) summit in Evian, France.

Korea, Serbia sign economic partnership agreement, first such trade deal with a Balkan nation

Korea and Serbia struck a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), which is expected to help the two nations bolster trade ties and address global economic uncertainties, the Trade Ministry said Friday.

U.S. Senate committee approves nomination for ambassador to Korea

A U.S. Senate committee approved U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to South Korea on Thursday, sending her nomination to the full chamber for a confirmation vote.

Korea, GAVI discuss strengthening cooperation in health care and vaccine initiatives in Seoul

First Vice Minister of Government Policy Coordination Kim Young-su met with the chair of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) in Seoul on Thursday and discussed ways to increase cooperation between the two sides, officials said.

Korea, United States continue security talks as uranium enrichment rights take center stage

Korea and the United States continued talks on their security agreements for a second day Wednesday, with Seoul's bid to secure uranium enrichment and spent nuclear fuel reprocessing capabilities for peaceful purposes expected to top the agenda.

President Lee discusses enhanced cooperation with African ministers at Blue House meeting

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday met with foreign ministers and senior officials from 19 African countries, pledging to strengthen cooperation with their countries, including through regular summits with leaders from the region.

Korea, U.S. wrap up first day of security talks on nuclear-powered submarine

Korea and the United States launched new high-profile talks on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of security agreements, including Seoul's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, that were reached by their leaders last year.