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Japan, South Korea leaders agree on early summit, cooperation on North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korea`s new president, Moon Jae-in, agreed on Thursday to work together closely in dealing with North Korea`s nuclear and missile development, and to hold a bilateral summit meeting at an early date.

May 11, 2017, 12:51 PM IST

Xi Jinping, Moon Jae-In agree denuclearising North Korea `common goal`: Seoul

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and new South Korean president Moon Jae-In agreed Thursday that denuclearising North Korea was a "common goal" between them, Moon`s office said.

May 11, 2017, 11:38 AM IST

China's Xi Jinping discusses nuclear issue with new South Korean President Moon Jae-in

Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed nuclear tensions on the Korean peninsula with South Korea`s new liberal President Moon Jae-in on Thursday, state television said, as Moon set about addressing a raft of problems posed by the North`s defiance.

May 11, 2017, 11:07 AM IST

Willing to go to North, says South Korea's Moon after swearing-in

South Korea's new president was sworn in Wednesday, just a day after a landslide election victory, and immediately declared his willingness to visit Pyongyang amid high tensions with the nuclear-armed North.

May 10, 2017, 13:15 PM IST

South Korea's Moon says willing to go to North at swearing-in

South Korea's new President Moon Jae-In was sworn in today, just a day after a landslide election victory, and immediately declared his willingness to visit Pyongyang amid high tensions with the nuclear-armed North.

May 10, 2017, 10:38 AM IST

South Korea's Moon Jae-in takes oath of office as president

Moon Jae-in took the oath of office in a simple ceremony in the Parliament building, a day after Democratic Party`s decisive victory in a snap election.

May 10, 2017, 09:12 AM IST

Want to appropriately handle disputes with South Korea: Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping said he had always greatly valued South Korea and relations between the two countries, 

May 10, 2017, 09:10 AM IST

Ex-computer software mogul eyes South Korean presidency

Ahn Cheol-soo's supporters believe that as South Korean president he'll rise above a political culture long bogged down by corruption and factional bickering. 

May 06, 2017, 18:25 PM IST

South Korea presidential hopeful under fire over anti-gay comment

South Korean presidential frontrunner Moon Jae-In came under fire Wednesday for saying he did not like homosexuality, prompting angry protests at a campaign event by gay rights groups. 

Apr 26, 2017, 13:59 PM IST

South Korean presidential frontrunner holds top spot: Poll

South Korea`s presidential frontrunner Moon Jae-in on Thursday continued to hold the top spot for the 15th straight week, a poll has revealed.

Apr 13, 2017, 14:54 PM IST

South Korea's Moon vows 'new history' after president's impeachment

The front-runner to succeed South Korea's impeached president Park Geun-Hye on Sunday called for unity as the country writes a "new history", while hundreds gathered outside the home of the ousted leader in a show of support.

Mar 12, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

China urges South Korea to stop Thaad deployment

The Thaad installation issue should be postponed to let the next administration reconsider it.

Dec 16, 2016, 19:14 PM IST