(2nd LD) More N. Korean elites disillusioned with Kim Jong-un regime: ex-N.K. diplomat

More North Korean elites are “disillusioned” with the Kim Jong-un regime, as they feel anxious on concerns that any small mishap could deprive them of their lives under his leadership,…

(2nd LD) BOK chief says time to consider rate cut as inflation cools

Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said Tuesday the time has come to “sufficiently consider” a rate cut as the nation’s consumer inflation cooled. “In terms of stability of…

U.S. may reconsider approach to N.K.-Russia military ties under Harris’ leadership: senator

The United States may need to reevaluate its strategy on the expanding military ties between North Korea and Russia if Vice President Kamala Harris becomes president as Pyongyang’s alleged arms…

(LEAD) Japanese PM Kishida to visit S. Korea this week for last summit with Yoon

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit South Korea later this week for talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol, the presidential office said Tuesday, as Kishida is preparing to leave…

(LEAD) FM Cho discusses Ukraine support, bilateral issues with Macron’s adviser

Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with a top adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday for broad discussions on issues ranging from support for Ukraine, bilateral relations and other…

Military readiness decreased ‘counterintuitively’ despite Trump’s summitry with N.K. leader Kim: ex-US envoy

Military readiness of the South Korea-U.S. alliance weakened “counterintuitively” during former President Donald Trump’s personal diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, a former top U.S. envoy to Seoul said…

Vietnamese top leader holds phone talks with Japanese PM

Party General Secretary, State President To Lam held phone talks with Japanese President of the Liberal Democratic Party and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on September 3. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Party General Secretary, President holds phone talks with RoK President

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam held a phone talks with President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yoon Suk Yeol on September 3. Source: Vietnam News Agency