Japan seeks dialogue with China over Prime Minister Takaichi’s remark
To ease the situation, the government will consider dispatching Keiichi Ichikawa, secretary general of national security in the Cabinet Secretariat, to China sometime soon.
Singapore’s relevance to China hinges on understanding of its evolving priorities: coordinating minister
Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing says China’s new focus presents “opportunities for us to work together to mutually share our…
South Korea’s nuclear-powered subs to help counter China: US naval chief
US Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle's remarks come after the two countries issued a bilateral fact sheet outlining agreements reached during the Oct. 29 summit between…
South Korean Foreign Minister FM Cho, Cambodian PM Hun Manet discuss cooperation to combat scam crimes
The two countries agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership to more effectively root out cross-border crimes, while seeking to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and…
Japan PM Takaichi reflects on Taiwan comments, saying she should ‘refrain from making explicit remarks’
However, the prime minister refused to retract her Friday remarks, saying, “They were in line with the government’s viewpoints.”
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appears open to talks with US: South Korea spy agency
The National Intelligence Service reportedly assessed that if talks resume, they are likely to take place sometime after next March—following the annual South Korea-US combined…
Diplomacy of gifts: Inside South Korean Lee Jae Myung’s symbolic APEC Summit strategy
From US President Trump's golden crown to Chinese counterpart Xi's go board, South Korean President Lee's tailored gifts stun the world. Experts call them 'psychological keys' in…
China’s Shenzhen hailed as ideal choice for hosting APEC
APEC 2026 will be the third time for China to host the said forum, following Shanghai in 2001 and Beijing in 2014.
South Korean President Lee vows to sustain proactive initiatives to foster peace with North Korea
President Lee said that under the principle of resolving issues through dialogue, South Korea aims to usher in a “new era” of peaceful coexistence and shared prosperity on the…
Mutual visa-free policies prove a win-win for China, South Korea
Under the policy, Chinese group tourists — consisting of three or more people — are allowed to enter South Korea without a visa from Sept 29 to June 30, 2026, and stay up to…