South Korea-US-Japan to hold summit in Hiroshima without joint statement
The trilateral summit comes six months since the three leaders' meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in November last year.
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Visit by South Korean experts to Fukushima plant agreed as concerns over water release persist
However, experts warn that the four-day visit could fall far short of running the “verification process” Seoul wants.
‘Once foes, now friends’: Malaysia’s ruling alliance in show of unity ahead of state polls
The closing of ranks is important for the alliance as it faces elections in six Malaysian states in about two months, when its vaunted claims of unity are expected to be severely…
Cambodian showcase a hit in Japan
Cambodia Festival 2023 featured an exhibition of art, cultural items, agricultural products, Khmer handicrafts, souvenirs, and books.
German Chancellor Scholz to visit Seoul on May 21 for summit with Yoon
The Chancellor's visit will follow his participation in the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
No notice over Biden’s possible absence of G7: Japan Cabinet Secy
Japan “has not received any notice from the United States,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said.
South Korea-Japan-US trilateral summit likely on May 21 in Hiroshima
Reports say the Japanese government plans to strengthen trilateral cooperation in the security sector and speed up the normalisation of Korea-Japan relations through the summits.
South Korean PM urges IAEA chief to ensure Korea’s participation in wastewater safety review
PM Han stressed that South Korea's experts and research institutions must be included in IAEA's safety assessment of the treated wastewater in Japan before its release.
President Yoon highlights Japan detente as he marks first year in office
Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Yoon lauded closer Seoul-Tokyo relations prompted by his summits with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, a revival of regular visits to each other’s…
Number of Vietnamese job seekers taking Korean proficiency test hits 10-year high
The test is part of a two-stage exam required for Vietnamese people seeking to enter Korea for employment.