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Today’s stories
- (LEAD) Lee says S. Korea, Italy are 'optimal partners' for business cooperationSouth Korea's President Lee Jae Myung stated that South Korea and Italy are optimal partners for business cooperation, emphasizing potential areas like semiconductors and AI, with business leaders from both nations discussing ways to enhance economic ties.
- Lee hopes S. Korea, Italy will work together to promote free trade, multilateralismSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung hopes for increased cooperation with Italy on free trade and multilateralism during his state visit.
- Congresswoman submits House resolution honoring late U.S. politician's contribution to S. Korea-U.S. allianceA U.S. Congresswoman introduced a resolution to honor the legacy of late U.S. politician Charles Rangel, recognizing his contributions to the South Korea-U.S. alliance and Korea-related issues.
- First lady hopes S. Korea will warmly host global youth at 2027 Catholic festivalFirst lady Kim Hea Kyung hopes South Korea will warmly host global youth at the 2027 Catholic festival, emphasizing peace, hope, and solidarity.
- (LEAD) S. Korea, Italy sign MOUs to enhance advanced science cooperation, explore joint projects in AfricaSouth Korea and Italy signed MOUs to boost advanced science cooperation and explore joint projects in Africa, including agriculture and digital education. The agreements aim to elevate bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership and include a joint committee to monitor progress.
- S. Korea, Italy sign MOUs to enhance advanced science cooperation, explore joint projects in AfricaSouth Korea and Italy signed MOUs to boost advanced science cooperation and explore joint projects in Africa.
- (5th LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 30 yrs in prison in drone infiltration case
- Lee to attend business roundtable in Rome to explore S. Korea-Italy economic cooperationPresident Lee Jae Myung will attend a business roundtable in Rome to explore economic cooperation between South Korea and Italy, with participation from business leaders of both nations.
- Ex-election watchdog chief banned from leaving country amid ballot shortage probeThe former head of South Korea's National Election Commission has been banned from leaving the country as part of an investigation into ballot shortages during recent local elections.
- S. Korea, Britain sign revised nuclear cooperation protocol, discuss partnership
- Ex-KBO All-Star Lee Yong-kyu retires after DUI accidentEx-KBO All-Star Lee Yong-kyu retired after being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic accident.
- S. Korea's Kim Jae-youl reelected as head of top global skating bodySouth Korean sports administrator Kim Jae-youl was reelected as head of the International Skating Union (ISU) without opposition, securing a second term as president.
- (World Cup) Lee touts S. Korean nat'l team for opening win at World CupSouth Korean president praised the national football team for their 2-1 opening win against Czechia at the 2026 World Cup, marking their fourth consecutive World Cup opening victory.
- S. Korean special envoy calls for peaceful solutions to Middle East conflicts at U.N.South Korea's special envoy for Middle East peace called for peaceful solutions to regional conflicts at a U.N. Security Council meeting, emphasizing the need to protect civilians and uphold international law. He also held discussions with various countries and U.N. officials.
- Senior diplomats of S. Korea, Ecuador discuss energy, defense cooperationSouth Korea and Ecuador held high-level policy consultations, discussing expanded cooperation in energy and defense sectors amid the U.S.-Iran war.