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'Never again' vows Lee at memorial 12 years after Sewol ferry sinking

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday vowed to “protect lives and safety as a fundamental principle of the nation” during a memorial event on the 12th anniversary of the Sewol ferry sinking.

2026-04-16

Lee taps ex-ambassador to Japan as vice chair of unification council

President Lee Jae Myung has appointed Kang Chang-il, a former Korean ambassador to Japan, as senior vice chair of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council, a senior aide said Thursday.

2026-04-16

President Lee vows utmost efforts not to repeat tragedies like 2014 Sewol ferry disaster

President Lee Jae Myung pledged on Thursday to make the utmost efforts not to repeat a disaster such as the Sewol ferry sinking in 2014, mourning the maritime tragedy.

2026-04-16

Lee urges 'bold and transformative' innovation to improve manufacturing industry

President Lee Jae Myung called for bold innovations in manufacturing and structural reforms Thursday to address changes in the geopolitical landscape brought about by the Iran war.

2026-04-16

White House denies U.S. requested Iran cease-fire extension, says next talks 'very likely' in Pakistan

The White House denied reports Wednesday that the United States requested an extension of a two-week cease-fire with Iran, set to expire next week, while striking a positive note on the prospects of a deal with the Islamic Republic.

2026-04-16

Trump says war with Iran 'very close to over'

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran is "very close to over," a report said Wednesday, amid speculation that peace talks between Washington and Tehran could resume in the near future.

2026-04-16

Foreign minister frames Lee's criticism of Israel as appeal to human rights

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun downplayed controversy over President Lee Jae Myung's recent criticism of Israel, framing his remarks as a principled appeal to universal values in comments to Korean lawmakers on Wednesday.

2026-04-15

Gov't to provide $500,000 worth of humanitarian support to Iran

Korea has decided to provide $500,000 worth of humanitarian assistance to war-torn Iran at the request of international organizations, including the United Nations, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.

2026-04-15

Prime minister instructs gov't to combat disinformation ahead of local elections in June

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok instructed the government on Tuesday to crack down on the spread of disinformation ahead of the June 3 local elections.

2026-04-14

Gov't to build branch presidential office in Sejong, complete it within Lee's term

The Blue House announced Tuesday it will begin construction of a branch presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong, aiming to complete the project within President Lee Jae Myung's five-year term.

2026-04-14