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koreatimes.co.krfinance39 days ago
South Korea's Trade Minister Discusses Steel Safeguards with EU and FTA Resumption with Mexico
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo met EU and Mexican officials this week to address concerns over new steel tariffs and barriers affecting Korean exports and supply chains. He urged a prudent approach on EU measures set for July while pushing to restart free trade agreement talks with M…
koreaherald.comworld40 days ago
Unification Minister Meets U.N. Human Rights Chief on Inter-Korean Issues
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met with U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk in Seoul on May 13, 2026, to discuss human rights and efforts to improve ties with North Korea. The two addressed separated families from the 1950-53 Korean War and cooperation on r…
Semaforworld41 days ago
Iran Fires Missiles at Israel; Israel Conducts Retaliatory Strikes
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has exposed limits to American military primacy, with Tehran leveraging geography and asymmetric tactics to blunt U.S. objectives. China has provided indirect support to Iran while expanding its economic and diplomatic role…
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japantimes.co.jpfinance50 days ago
South Korean Foreign Minister Meets Iranian Counterpart
South Korea's foreign minister discussed resuming safe vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's foreign minister during a phone call. The conversation addressed 26 stranded South Korean ships and broader regional stability. It occurred as U.S. President Trump expre…
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