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Morocco and South Korea Strengthen Strategic Ties over Moroccan Sahara

The relationship between Morocco and South Korea has reached a new strategic milestone. For the first time, Seoul has officially expressed its support for Morocco's autonomy proposal for the Sahara, first presented in 2007. This marks a shift from South Korea’s usual diplomatic caution on this......

Morocco expands defense cooperation with South Korea

Morocco is actively working to strengthen its defense capabilities as part of a strategy to diversify its sources of military equipment. Recent reports reveal that the Moroccan military has shown significant interest in acquiring advanced systems from South Korea. This initiative aligns with the kingdom's......

South Korea flags unauthorized data transfers by DeepSeek

South Korea’s data protection authority has accused the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of transferring user data and prompt content without obtaining user consent. This occurred while the DeepSeek application was still accessible for download on South Korean app platforms. The company has not yet responded......

South Korea's former president Moon Jae-in faces bribery charges

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been formally charged with bribery, according to prosecutors. Moon, who served from 2017 to 2022 as a member of the centre-left Democratic Party, is accused of appointing a former lawmaker to a government-funded nonprofit organization in exchange for his......

South Korean president Yoon's departure sparks political tensions

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to move back to his private residence on Friday after being removed from office. This follows a Constitutional Court ruling that upheld his impeachment, culminating months of constitutional challenges following his controversial attempt to impose martial......

Lee Jae-myung: South Korea’s Leading Presidential Candidate Amid Controversy

Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea's opposition, is expected to step down this week to secure the Democratic Party's nomination. A former child laborer who became a lawyer, Lee is a popular yet polarizing figure. He leads in the polls with 34% support, far ahead of his competitors. After......

Morocco and South Korea expand ties through major rail deal

In a recent interview with The Korea Times, Chafik Rachadi, Morocco’s ambassador to South Korea, highlighted the deepening economic relations between Rabat and Seoul, underscored by a landmark $1.5 billion agreement between Morocco’s national railway operator (ONCF) and Hyundai Rotem. Ambassador......

Interim president vows stability following Yoon Suk Yeol's removal

In a decisive response to the recent political upheaval, South Korea’s interim president, Han Duck-soo, pledged on Friday to ensure national stability regarding security and diplomacy. This commitment follows the unanimous decision by the Constitutional Court to uphold the impeachment of former......

South Korea, China, and Japan strengthen regional trade cooperation amid U.S. tariffs

South Korea, China, and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, aiming to boost regional trade amid the looming threat of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. During the meeting, the three nations' trade ministers agreed to collaborate closely on high-level discussions......