"President Trump has a sixth sense. He must have gone through a number of things from deal-making experiences. The closest thing to describe him would be a tough dealer," Lee said Sunday during a meeting in London with reporters traveling together with him on a European trip. As North Korea stepped up criticism of the United States with threats to reconsider their June 12 summit in Singapore, Trump struck back by calling the planned meeting off altogether last week in a surprising move that took Pyongyang completely off guard. Trump's tactic worked as the North immediately asked for the summit to go ahead as scheduled. On Sunday, senior officials of the U.S. and the North held pre-summit negotiations at the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom. South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un also held a surprise meeting at Panmunjom on Saturday. The North's leader first asked for a meeting with Moon. "It's not that President Moon first asked to play a … [Read more...] about S. Korean PM describes Trump as ‘tough dealer’
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PM eyes development of ASEAN-South Korea ties
PM eyes development of ASEAN-South Korea ties (01-06-2009) Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung speaks at the ASEAN-South Korea forum in South Korea. — VNA/VNS Photo Duc Tam JEJU – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said ASEAN and South Korea should build sustainable development to help boost their trade and investment co-operation. He was speaking at the ASEAN-South Korea business forum in Jeju Island yesterday, where he will attend a summit to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN-South Korea dialogue partnership. Dung said the two sides should speed up the implementation of signed agreements, continue to reach new agreements, and cross barriers for mutual development. Future development of trade and investment between the two regions would see many changes, he said, urging businesses from the two sides to co-operate, share information and forecast challenges. Dung said the commercial relations between South Korea and ASEAN had developed well over the past 20 years, … [Read more...] about PM eyes development of ASEAN-South Korea ties
Viet Nam, South Korea seek to strengthen ties
Viet Nam, South Korea seek to strengthen ties (30-05-2009) South Korean Prime Minister Han Seuy-soo (right) receives his counterpart Nguyen Tan Dung. — VNA/VNS Photo Duc Tam SEOUL — Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and South Korean Prime Minister Han Seuy-soo yesterday decided to lift ties between the two countries to a new height. In talks in Seoul, the leaders said the 2001 comprehensive partnership agreement between the two countries should be developed into a strategic partnership for the sake of peace, stability and prosperirty of both nations and the region as a whole. Bilateral co-operation would be developed in a wide range of fields, they said in a joint statement. In politics, leaders of both countries would exchange regular visits, and enhance diplomatic, security and defence dialogues. In commerce, expansive co-operation would focus on trade, investment, development assistance, labour co-operation and tourism, with South Korean businesses encouraged to … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, South Korea seek to strengthen ties
Japan faces greatest danger since World War due to N.Korea: PM
The security situation facing Japan is the most perilous since World War Two because of North Korea's "unacceptable" provocations, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Thursday and he vowed to bolster defenses to protect the Japanese people. Tension in the region has been rising, particularly since North Korea conducted its sixth and largest nuclear test in September, and then in November, said it had successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach all of the U.S. mainland. "It is not an exaggeration to say that the security environment surrounding Japan is at its severest since World War Two. I will protect the people's lives and peaceful living in any situation," Abe told a New Year news conference. Abe said Japan would take new steps to strengthen its defense posture but he did not go to specifics. The government approved a record military budget last month, with defense outlays due to rise for a sixth year, increasing by 1.3 percent to 5.19 trillion … [Read more...] about Japan faces greatest danger since World War due to N.Korea: PM
PM opens two projects in Hai Phong
LG Display’s project, specialising in producing organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screens for smartphones, smartwatches and tablets is expected to create 6,000 jobs for local labourers and boost the northern city’s exports by $3 billion per year when it becomes operational.This plant marks the first overseas OLED screen production project for South Korea’s LG Display.PM Phuc said that the project, which started construction in May 2016 in Trang Due Industrial Zone, contributes to fostering the strategic partnership between Viet Nam and South Korea.He also highly appreciated LG Display’s investments in building houses and canteens for workers and urged the South Korean display manufacturer to increase the local procurement rate, promote safe production and sustainable investment in Viet Nam.The Government of Viet Nam and local authorities in Hai Phong would strive to improve the investment climate to create favourable conditions for both foreign and domestic … [Read more...] about PM opens two projects in Hai Phong