Yoon, Ishiba express 'strong concern' over North Korean troops in Russia

SEOUL, November 17 (AJP) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "strong concern" Saturday over North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia to aid its war against Ukraine, Seoul officials said. The two leaders held t

Yoon urges China's 'constructive' role over N. Korea's provocations

SEOUL, November 16 (AJP) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday and urged China to play a "constructive role" in addressing North Korea's growing provocations and military cooperation with Russia, Seoul officials said. In response, Xi expressed China's hopes for regional stability and peaceful resolution of Korean Peninsula issues.

South Korea, Peru to expand cooperation in defense, critical minerals

SEOUL, November 17 (AJP) -- South Korea and Peru agreed Saturday to jointly develop naval vessels and expand cooperation in critical minerals. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte signed a joint declaration during their summit on the sidelines o