July 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will begin an 11-day trip to the United States and three South American countries Friday to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, critical minerals and energy supply chains.

July 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong Young said Wednesday that Seoul would work to rebuild trust with North Korea before Pope Leo XIV's expected visit next year and expressed hope that North Korean youths could attend World Youth Day.

July 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong Young said Wednesday that Seoul would work to rebuild trust with North Korea before Pope Leo XIV's expected visit next year and expressed hope that North Korean youths could attend World Youth Day.