South Korea
Xi Jinping's Smartphone Gift to South Korean President Sparks Humor About Cybersecurity
Nov 03, 2025 04:22 pm CST
During a rare visit to South Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping presented two Xiaomi smartphones to President Lee Jae Myung, making an unexpected joke about checking for "backdoors" in the devices. The lighthearted exchange at the APEC summit marked a moment of diplomatic humor between the leaders, drawing attention from South Korean media and highlighting the developing personal rapport between the two heads of state after a decade without such high-level visits.
Xi Jinping Pledges to Defend Free Trade at APEC Summit Following Trump Meeting
Oct 31, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Chinese President Xi Jinping took center stage at the APEC summit in South Korea, promising to protect global free trade following his successful meeting with Donald Trump. Their agreements on tariffs and exports brought relief to global markets, while Xi called for supply chain stability and cooperation in green industries amidst ongoing US-China economic competition.
Nvidia CEO Confident About Trump-Xi Meeting as Company Reaches Historic $5 Trillion Market Cap
Oct 30, 2025 09:05 pm CST
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expresses optimism about the Trump-Xi dialogue in South Korea as his company becomes the first to achieve a $5 trillion market valuation. Ahead of meeting South Korea's president, Huang hints at upcoming collaborations with Korean business leaders.
APEC Summit 2025: Asia-Pacific Leaders Gather in South Korea Amid Global Trade Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 01:04 pm CST
Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies convene in Gyeongju, South Korea for the APEC forum amid rising trade tensions. Representing over 50% of global GDP, the summit will address supply chains, WTO's role, and digital transformation, with anticipated meetings between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi to potentially ease trade conflicts.
Kathakali Performance Brings Mahabharata Epic to Life in South Korea's Cultural Exchange Festival
Oct 23, 2025 08:09 pm CST
India's classical Kathakali dance form made its debut in Miryang, South Korea, showcasing the Mahabharata epic during the 11th annual Sarang Festival. This cultural exchange event featured elaborate performances at multiple venues including Yoga Culture Town and Busan Citizens Hall, strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations through artistic expression.
North Korea Tests Advanced Hypersonic Missile System Days Before Major APEC Summit
Oct 23, 2025 11:54 am CST
North Korea has conducted a test of a new "cutting-edge" hypersonic missile system, demonstrating enhanced military capabilities just one week before world leaders gather in South Korea for the APEC summit. The test, which occurred without Kim Jong Un's reported presence, features missiles capable of traveling at five times the speed of sound and maneuvering mid-flight, technology similar to weapons recently deployed by Russia in Ukraine and Iran against Israel.
Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs on China Following Rare Earth Export Restrictions
Oct 11, 2025 01:05 am CST
President Donald Trump announced he sees no reason to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming Asia trip after China restricted rare earth exports vital to American industries. Trump is now considering implementing massive tariffs on Chinese imports as tensions escalate between the world's two largest economies despite previous agreements to reduce trade barriers.
North Korea Firmly Maintains Nuclear Position at UN While Leaving Door Open for Diplomacy
Sep 30, 2025 03:03 am CST
North Korea's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Kim Son Gyong delivered a rare address at the UN, declaring that Pyongyang will never surrender its nuclear weapons while still indicating openness to diplomatic engagement. The high-level representative emphasized that nuclear capabilities remain central to North Korean sovereignty, following Kim Jong Un's recent statement about potential talks with the United States.
Trump Poised To Add Japan Stop To Upcoming Asia Trip
Sep 25, 2025 05:27 am CST
U.S. and Japanese officials are making arrangements for a trip by President Donald Trump to Japan next month, according to two government officials and another person briefed on the matter.
South Korea Vows To End "Unnecessary Military Tensions" With North Korea
Sep 24, 2025 07:44 am CST
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed on Tuesday to end a "vicious cycle of unnecessary military tensions" with North Korea, with the aim of achieving peaceful coexistence and shared growth.