Kia the latest automaker to eye exiting Russia
South Korea’s Kia Corp. sees volatility rising in Russia, and in a worst-case scenario, may shutter its business entirely, an executive said Tuesday. “If you ask me one negative factor for sales, I’d …
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South Korea may join economic sanctions against Russia
President Moon Jae-in said on Thursday that South Korea would join with other countries by imposing economic sanctions on Russia over its military operations in Ukraine. At a National Security Council meeting in Seoul, Moon said that …
Russia's tour operators urged to avoid Italy, South Korea, Iran over coronavirus
Russia’s Federal Tourism Agency recommended national tour operators suspend tours to Italy, South Korea and Iran until the outbreaks of coronavirus there are brought under control. The move came a day after Russia said it …
Putin’s visit to South Korea planned for next year
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Republic of Korea is planned for next year, Federation Council (upper house) Speaker Valentina Matviyenko told journalists on Saturday following her official …
Putin: South Korea becomes Russia's 2nd important trade partner in Asia-Pacific
Seoul now ranks as Moscow's second most important economic partner in the Asia-Pacific region, increasing its trade with Russia and investing in various sectors of the Russian economy, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on …
Putin: Russia to continue contributing to Korean Peninsula settlement
Russia has been contributing to efforts to resolve the Korean Peninsula issue and will continue doing that, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in. …
South Korean president starts first state visit to Russia
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has started his state visit to Russia today. The central point on the visit’s agenda is his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for Friday. …
Seul asks Gazprom to build gas pipeline
Russia's Gazprom has resumed talks with the South Korean authorities on the construction of a gas pipeline through the territory of North Korea, Deputy CEO Vitaly Markelov said. "To date, the political …
Kremlin: Putin’s meeting with Kim Jong-un may be held
A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may be held and the options will be discussed, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Yes, indeed, this …
Kremlin: too early to contemplate Putin-Kim Jong-un meeting
The Kremlin believes it is too early to contemplate the possibility of a personal meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who held talks with Russian Foreign Minister …
Lavrov: Russia supports steps to de-escalation on Korean Peninsula
Russia consistently supports steps toward lowering the tensions on the Korean Peninsula and abandoning confrontational rhetoric, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. "Russia consistently favors steps toward …
Russia’s day 1 results at 2018 Olympics
The 1st day of the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang ended for the Russian athletes performing in neutral status ‘athletes from Russia’ with one medal. Semen Elistratov scored a bronze medal in the short track. Germany …
South Korea voices regret over banning Russia from Winter Olympics
South Korea voiced regret over the decision to ban Russia from the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, saying the participation of the country’s athletes was crucial to the success of the event. The South Korean sports ministry urged …
Magas ready to fraternize with Seoul
The capital of Ingushetia, Magas, can become a twin city of South Korea's Seoul, the mayor of the city, Beslan Tsechoev, said today at a meeting with the head of Ingushetia, Yunus-Bek Yevkurov. …
South Korean ambassador to Russia to become Honorary Doctor of Russian Diplomatic Academy
A solemn presentation of the diploma of Honorary Doctor of the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of South Korea to Russia, Park Ro-byug, will be held today …
Putin signs decree imposing restrictions on North Korea
Russia's President Vladimir Putin signed a decree imposing restrictions on North Korea in order to comply with a United Nations Security Council resolution. The document was posted on the …
South Korea fall to Russia 4-2 in men's football friendly
South Korea lost 4-2 to Russia in a men's football friendly match in Moscow on Saturday, adding another lethargic effort to a growing list of subpar results,Yonhap news reports. Fyodor Smolov and …
Putin says no war to happen on Korean Peninsula
Russian President Vladimir Putin shares the confidence of his South Korean counterpart, Mr. Moon Jae-in, that there will be no war on the Korean peninsula. "As my colleague from the Republic of Korea, I am sure that a large-scale …
Businessmen of South Korea invest in Chechnya
The delegation of businessmen from South Korea arrived in Chechnya to negotiate about investment in the agricultural sector of the republic. It is known that in …
Sochi hosts South Korean Cultural Festival
The Days of Culture of the Republic of Korea will begin in Sochi today. The residents and guests of the resort will watch Korean films and will learn to cook traditional dishes, the Plenipotentiary Minister and the director of the cultural center