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Local President Lee Chairs Strategy Session on Middle East Fallout, Energy Security, and Future Industries
President Lee Jae-myung convened a Senior Secretaries and Advisers Meeting at Cheong Wa Dae (CWD) on April 9, directing government officials to prepare for all possible scenarios following the recent U.S.–Iran ceasefire agreement, which he said has opened a new phase in the Middle Eastern conflict but warrants no complacency. Lee issued an urgent directive to mobilize all available diplomatic channels and networks to secure the safe return of Korean crew members and vessels currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. He further ordered accelerated efforts to secure additional crude oil and cri
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-04-10 17:45
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Local Korea Mobilizes on Two Industrial Fronts: U.S. Tariff Shock and Middle East Supply Risk
On April 9, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) moved simultaneously on two separate but related fronts, convening industry stakeholders to address pressing trade and supply-chain vulnerabilities triggered by global developments — one rooted in Washington, the other in the Middle East. Section 232 Restructuring: Navigating the New Tariff Landscape At 10:00 a.m. in the Grand Conference Room of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Seoul, MOTIR Chief Trade Negotiator Yeo Han-koo presided over a public-private joint review meeting on the restructuring of U.S. Sect
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-04-09 16:57
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Diplomacy President Lee and Foreign Minister Cho Meet Bipartisan U.S. Senate Delegation
On Thursday, April 2, a bipartisan U.S. Senate delegation, including Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held back-to-back meetings in Seoul: first, a luncheon meeting with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and then a closed-door meeting with President Lee Jae-myung at Cheong Wa Dae (CWD). In a statement, released the same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) emphasized that Foreign Minister Cho highlighted the Joint Fact Sheet [JFS] adopted at the October 2024 Gyeongju summit, expressing hope that its faithful and swift implementation would maximize
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-04-03 10:06
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Diplomacy Korea's Foreign Minister Holds Emergency Calls with Gulf Counterparts Amid Iranian Attacks on GCC States
As Iranian attacks inflict mounting damage on civilian infrastructure across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has conducted a series of emergency telephone calls with his counterparts in the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar over the past week, prioritizing the safety and repatriation of Korean nationals and the security of Korea's energy supply. United Arab Emirates — March 5 Minister Cho opened the week of diplomatic outreach with a call at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, to H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-11 17:11
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Diplomacy President Lee and PM Wong Chart New Course for Korea-Singapore Strategic Partnership
Korean President Lee Jae Myung held a summit on the morning of March 2 with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his state visit to Singapore. The two engaged in wide-ranging discussions on ways to deepen the strategic bilateral partnership, as well as major international issues, including the situation on the Korean Peninsula and developments in the Middle East. Prime Minister Wong welcomed President Lee, noting his pleasure at receiving him in Singapore just over four months after their previous summit in Seoul last November. He described the visit as "an important catalyst for accelerating m
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-04 10:28
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Local Cheong Wa Dae Staff Ordered to Work on Public Holiday Amid Middle Easl Tensions
In light of the increasingly serious international situation, the Korean government ordered all staff assigned to the Office of the President at Cheong Wa Dae to report for regular duty on March 2, even though Monday was a designated holiday in Korea—the March 1st Movement anniversary falling on the previous Sunday. The stated purpose was to maintain an emergency response posture and ensure full preparedness. The directive was issued on Sunday evening, March 1, by Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik while President Lee Jae Myung was en route to his state visit to Singapore. Accordingly, Chief of Staf
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-04 09:47
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[Special Report] Thailand’s US$580 Million Asset Freeze Case Raises Concerns for Korean Investors
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World Art Exhibition for Peace donates 40 art works to Yeoju Prison
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The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition slated to open grandly
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India's Indus Waters Treaty Concessions: A Six-Decade Imbalance Now Under Scrutiny
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The President of Kazakhstan signed the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Special Legal Regime of Alatau City”
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An exclusive report, a witness turned into a suspect
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2026-05-18 20:39
Seoul's Yeouido Park Hosts Inaugural 'India Day 2026,' Celebrating Six Decades of Korea-India Cultural Ties
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Uzbekistan and the OTS: New Horizons for Investment Cooperation and Priority Projects
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2026-05-18 16:31
Urbanization Processes in Uzbekistan: Legal Foundations, New Mechanisms, and Development Strategy
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2026-05-16 01:41
[Special Report] Thailand’s US$580 Million Asset Freeze Case Raises Concerns for Korean Investors
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2026-05-13 14:32
The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition slated to open grandly
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