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African Envoys, Korean Experts Discuss Future Partnerships With S. Korea

African Envoys, Korean Experts Discuss Future Partnerships With S. Korea

JEJU, South Korea, May 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Top African envoys and South Korean experts have discussed concrete steps for expanding their partnerships, emphasizing the promising future of mutual cooperation and growth. Wamkele Mene, secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), called for creating opportunities to increase cooperation in the technology and mineral [...]

China’s Steel Towers in PMZ Raise ‘South China Sea 2.0′ Question: Ex-top U.S. Envoy

China’s Steel Towers in PMZ Raise ‘South China Sea 2.0′ Question: Ex-top U.S. Envoy

JEJU, South Korea, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — China’s installation of steel structures in the overlapping sea zone with South Korea raises a question about whether it is seeking to turn the area into another South China Sea, a former U.S. ambassador to Seoul said Thursday. Harry Harris, a former commander of the U.S. Pacific [...]

Close S. Korea-Japan Coordination Crucial Amid Trump Policy Moves: Ex-Japanese Minister

Close S. Korea-Japan Coordination Crucial Amid Trump Policy Moves: Ex-Japanese Minister

JEJU, South Korea, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea and Japan should step up dialogue and coordination on shared security and economic challenges, such as U.S. tariff measures, as such efforts would benefit both countries amid uncertain policy directions in Washington, a former senior Japanese diplomat said Wednesday. Kenichiro Sasae, who served as vice [...]

FM Cho Highlights S. Korea’s Vision as ‘Global Pivotal State’ at Jeju Forum

FM Cho Highlights S. Korea’s Vision as ‘Global Pivotal State’ at Jeju Forum

JEJU, South Korea, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s top diplomat has said that the country will actively position itself as a cooperation hub in various networks, highlighting its vision as a “global pivotal state.” The vision, promoted by the current government of President Yoon Suk Yeol, aims for South Korea to serve as [...]