China-US relations key to world stability: Chinese envoy
Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng also noted that the relations between China and the US also encountered unprecedented difficulties in the first half of last year.
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry to disband peninsula peace bureau amid NK threats
The ministry will also integrate new functions for intelligence collection and strategic planning within the new office, aiming to address North Korean issues from a broader…
US and South Korea aim to wrap up talks on defence costs before US election
The move stands out as it precedes the expiration of the current agreement by almost two years, scheduled to end in 2025.
North Korea warns US-South Korea to pay ‘dear price’ for joint military drills
This year's military drills come as North Korea has ramped up weapons tests in recent months with the launches of cruise missiles from land and sea and artillery firing near the…
Japanese foreign minister to chair nuclear non-proliferation talks at UN
This will be the first time Japan has chaired a ministerial-level meeting on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation at the Security Council.
China criticizes Japan’s latest discharge of water from nuclear plant
Approximately 7,800 metric tons of water will be discharged into the sea over a period of around 17 days, according to the Tokyo Electric Power Company.
Rival heir to North Korea’s Kim Ju-ae unlikely to appear: Unification minister
With Ju-ae not formally designated as the regime's fourth-generation successor, speculation is circling regarding the existence of any additional heirs.
Russia sending North Korea food in return for arms: Seoul defense chief
Seoul’s defence chief Shin Won-sik noted that the North Korean military factories for producing arms for Russia were operating at full capacity.
Global attention riveted on China’s diplomacy
Amid mounting global instability and uncertainty, the expectations are high from China, as the second-largest economy and a significant international player, to play its role as…
Chinese coast guard boosts patrols near Kinmen after deadly boat collision
The mainland's coast guard said its vessels conducted tasks such as vessel checks, fishing vessel protection, and issuing warnings during the patrols.