The leaders of South Korea and Ghana met in Seoul to expand cooperation in the areas of the economy, maritime security and climate change, among others. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama held a summit at Cheong Wa Dae on Wednesday afternoon during Mahama’s working visit to South Korea. As the outcome of the summit, the two sides also signed a series of agreements aimed at broadening cooperation in maritime security, climate change and digital innovat
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated that his country possesses the capability to deter threats from North Korea, even without the assistance of US systems.
President Lee Jae Myung has launched a campaign against housing speculation, utilizing social media to pressure and communicate his intent to curb real estate practices that could harm the nation.
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in is scheduled to visit the United States for discussions on inter-Korean ties, marking his first trip to the US since leaving office in 2022.
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol's appellate trial for obstructing arrest last year has commenced, with the first hearing scheduled at the Seoul High Court.
Singapore and South Korea have announced a new AI alliance, with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung also revealing plans for a US$300 million global fund to be established in Singapore by 2030.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed his hope for maintaining good relations with Japan, emphasizing the importance of bilateral ties amidst a challenging international landscape and suggesting 'shuttle diplomacy' during a speech commemorating an independence movement.
President Marcos is scheduled to meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Manila next week to discuss deeper cooperation in key areas such as defense, maritime affairs, and economy.
During Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to Seoul, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung presented an AI-generated video depicting their shared history as factory workers, highlighting a unique bond between the leaders.
South Korean President and Brazil's President have elevated their countries' relationship to a 'strategic partnership,' outlining a five-year action plan for cooperation in various sectors.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has released a letter from South Korean President Lee Jae Myung responding to her request for additional concerts by the K-pop group BTS.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for leading a rebellion, following a declaration of martial law in December two years prior.
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol is facing the death penalty in an insurrection case, marking a significant moment for the country's democracy.
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has increased for the third consecutive week, reaching 56.5 percent, attributed to his government's stabilization efforts.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung affirmed that the nation's deterrence against North Korea remains intact, regardless of any developments concerning US Forces Korea (USFK) air defense assets, amid growing speculation and concerns about the possible redeployment of Patriots and THAAD to the…
President Lee Jae Myung emphasized that cooperation between large corporations and small businesses is a national 'survival strategy' and should be treated as an investment, speaking at a roundtable with business representatives.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has requested Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to allow the temporary transfer of a jailed Korean drug kingpin to South Korea for investigation and prosecution.
President Marcos met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung yesterday at the start of the latter’s two-day state visit, which saw the signing of 10 agreements on key sectors, including defense, nuclear energy and technology.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to meet with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to discuss expanding cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence and nuclear energy.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for a resumption of dialogue with nuclear-armed North Korea, seeking to mend ties despite the North's recent reaffirmation of its anti-Seoul stance.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has put his only apartment on the market, a move intended to demonstrate his commitment to stabilizing the real estate market.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to pay state visits to Singapore and the Philippines next week to hold summit talks aimed at expanding cooperation with the Southeast Asian nations.
President Lee Jae Myung defended his push to tighten farmland ownership regulations aimed at curbing rural land speculation, instructing the Cabinet to conduct a comprehensive inspection of agricultural land.
Ousted South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday remained defiant in his first reaction to a life sentence for rebellion handed down by a Seoul court the previous day.
In a statement released by his lawyers, Yoon maintained that his abrupt and short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024 was done “solely for the sake of the nation and our people”, and dismissed the Seoul Central District Court as biased against him.
Yoon, who was removed from office amid a political crisis set...
South Korea is facing deep divisions and a test of its democracy following President Yoon-Suk-yeol's martial law fiasco in December 2024, with experts noting the long road to recovery.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party of Korea is aiming to pass contentious judicial reform bills next week, prior to the expected conclusion of the plenary session.
South Korea's Seoul Central District Court is preparing to deliver a first-instance verdict on whether former President Yoon Suk Yeol led an insurrection.
President Lee Jae Myung pledged to advance gender equality and foster a more inclusive society on International Women's Day, committing to fulfill his role in making South Korea a gender-equal nation.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung urged greater cooperation between large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to foster sustainable economic growth.
South Korean stocks started 3.09 percent higher Thursday after the previous session's daily record drop of over 12 percent on fears over a prolonged Iran crisis, while Wall Street rebounded and oil…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung outlined key areas for economic cooperation with the Philippines, focusing on energy, infrastructure modernization, and manufacturing, and encouraged business leaders to invest.
The South Korean President advocated for practical diplomacy with Tokyo on the 107th anniversary of the Independence Movement, citing the US-Israel attack on Iran and international tensions.
A former South Korean president has received a life sentence following a political crisis triggered by then-President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law.
A special counsel team has appealed a court's recent life sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing factual and legal errors in his insurrection conviction.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has appealed his life sentence for leading an insurrection related to his failed attempt to impose martial law.
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment in an insurrection trial, a verdict that has caused emotional dissonance among citizens.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are scheduled to hold summit talks to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation across various fields. Lula arrived in Seoul on Sunday.
Legal observers suggest that recent convictions tied to South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived 2024 martial law decree have effectively sealed his fate, with some anticipating impeachment proceedings.
