JEJU ISLAND - In recent years, local authorities in Korea have emerged as significant players in international affairs. The traditional role of the state in diplomacy is decentralizing, with cities, provinces and municipalities adopting innovative forms of international engagement known as local diplomacy.
A high-stakes trilateral summit between South Korea, China and Japan failed to completely mend strained relations between Seoul and Beijing, according to observers who believe the relationship between the two Asian neighbors will continue to walk a tightrope.
A large number of Russian experts have entered North Korea to support its spy satellite launch efforts, and Pyongyang has staged more engine tests than expected to likely meet thei.
The first-ever Korea-Africa Summit will be held in Seoul on June 4-5. From Ethiopia, the home of the African Union s headquarters and the gateway to the African continent, the summ.
The leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will hold a trilateral summit in Seoul on Monday, the presidential office said Thursday, marking a resumption of the long-stalled meeting between the Asian neighbors.