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PM speaks with South Korean president-elect, leaders vow to deepen ties

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Yoon on his victory in the recent presidential elections of South Korea, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement

PM speaks with South Korean president-elect, leaders vow to deepen ties
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 2:09 AM IST

South Korean prez Moon Jae-in voices concern about 'new Cold War'

South Korean President expressed his concern about new Cold War and nationalism seeking to gain hegemony by force, as Russia moves ahead with Ukraine invasion despite global condemnation and sactions

South Korean prez Moon Jae-in voices concern about 'new Cold War'
Updated On : 01 Mar 2022 | 1:36 PM IST

South Korean prez calls for Japan to look squarely at history, be humble

South Korean President Moon Jae-in called for Japan to look squarely at history and show a humble attitude over its wartime past for the 2 countries to overcome historical feuds, move for cooperation

South Korean prez calls for Japan to look squarely at history, be humble
Updated On : 01 Mar 2022 | 9:46 AM IST

South Korea's outgoing president Moon Jae-in calls for US-North Korea talks

Moon has expressed concern over N Korea's expanding weapons program and the possibility it could resume nuclear and long-range missile tests that would revive fears of war in the region.

South Korea's outgoing president Moon Jae-in calls for US-North Korea talks
Updated On : 10 Feb 2022 | 8:14 AM IST

S Korea Prez expects March presidential election to bring hope for future

President Moon Jae-in said Saturday he expects the upcoming presidential election in March to bring hope for the future, with people to vote in a tight race between two main candidates

S Korea Prez expects March presidential election to bring hope for future
Updated On : 01 Jan 2022 | 10:52 AM IST

Can reduce gathering size, restore business curfews: S Korea PM on Covid

South Korea is considering further reducing the maximum private gathering size and restoring curfews on business hours to tackle the spread of Covid-19 infections, PM Kim Boo-kyum said

Can reduce gathering size, restore business curfews: S Korea PM on Covid
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 10:01 AM IST

Moon seeks Australia's continued support for Korean Peninsula peace

Moon Jae-in met Australian opposition Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese and asked for the country's continued support for Seoul's efforts to bring lasting peace to the Korean Peninsula

Moon seeks Australia's continued support for Korean Peninsula peace
Updated On : 14 Dec 2021 | 1:07 PM IST

'US, China, N.Korea agree in principle on formal end of Korean War'

Visiting South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Monday that the US, China and North Korea agree in principle on declaring a formal end to the 1950-53 Korean War and Seoul will push to make it happen

'US, China, N.Korea agree in principle on formal end of Korean War'
Updated On : 13 Dec 2021 | 11:28 AM IST

Australia, S Korea sign $680 mn defence deal as Morrison, Moon Jae-In meet

Australia and South Korea signed a $680 million defence deal Monday as South Korean President Moon Jae-in became the first foreign leader to visit Australia since the pandemic began.

Australia, S Korea sign $680 mn defence deal as Morrison, Moon Jae-In meet
Updated On : 13 Dec 2021 | 8:55 AM IST

Moon expects South Korea's trade to post all-time high this year

President Moon Jae-in said South Korea's trade is expected to amount to an all-time high of more than $1.2 trillion this year on the back of strong exports

Moon expects South Korea's trade to post all-time high this year
Updated On : 06 Dec 2021 | 10:41 AM IST

Missile vs missile: North Korea and South Korea enter test duel

South Korean President Moon was attending that test firing when word came of the North Korean launches, its first ballistic missile tests since March

Missile vs missile: North Korea and South Korea enter test duel
Updated On : 16 Sep 2021 | 12:58 AM IST

Several downsides to economic cooperation between US and South Korea

The two countries are not truly committed to greening the global economy because their manufacturing and exports still depend on dirty energy

Several downsides to economic cooperation between US and South Korea
Updated On : 08 Jun 2021 | 9:53 AM IST

Biden appoints special envoy for N Korea after meeting S Korean president

US President Joe Biden has announced the appointment of a special envoy for North Korea after he had his maiden talks with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-In

Biden appoints special envoy for N Korea after meeting S Korean president
Updated On : 22 May 2021 | 8:04 AM IST

Samsung thrives as Seoul mulls pardon of corporate heir Lee Jae-yong

Pressure is mounting on South Korean President Moon Jae-in to pardon Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong, who is back in prison after his conviction in a massive corruption scandal

Samsung thrives as Seoul mulls pardon of corporate heir Lee Jae-yong
Updated On : 18 May 2021 | 11:17 AM IST

Moon, Joe Biden agree to further boost US-South Korean alliance for peace

"We will always stand together as we work for peace on the Korean Peninsula and tackle global challenges," Moon said

Moon, Joe Biden agree to further boost US-South Korean alliance for peace
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 9:57 AM IST

South Korea reports record surge in Covid-19 infections, ramps up testing

South Korea has reported its largest daily increase in coronavirus infections on Christmas Day, as the prime minister pleaded for vigilance to arrest a viral surge that has worsened hospitalisations

South Korea reports record surge in Covid-19 infections, ramps up testing
Updated On : 25 Dec 2020 | 8:14 AM IST

South Korea set to crack down on chaebols that made it an export powerhouse

South Korea is pushing for its most significant reform of corporate governance since President Moon Jae-in took office, a move that could add transparency to top decision-making at large conglomerates

South Korea set to crack down on chaebols that made it an export powerhouse
Updated On : 20 Nov 2020 | 12:28 PM IST

In calls with world leaders, Biden emphasises on a secure Indo-Pacific

US President-elect Joe Biden in phone calls with the leaders of Australia, Japan and South Korea emphasised on maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region

In calls with world leaders, Biden emphasises on a secure Indo-Pacific
Updated On : 12 Nov 2020 | 9:37 AM IST

South Korea military detects unidentified person at North Korea border

South Korean troops were engaged in an operation near the heavily fortified border with North Korea after detecting "unidentified personnel" there, the South's military said

South Korea military detects unidentified person at North Korea border
Updated On : 04 Nov 2020 | 9:41 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi holds telephone conversation with South Korean president

The two leaders also reviewed the ongoing diversification of international value chains

PM Narendra Modi holds telephone conversation with South Korean president
Updated On : 21 Oct 2020 | 7:35 PM IST