The 30-minute call comes as Lee, a liberal from South Korea's Democratic Party, seeks to ease tensions on the Korean ...

There are perceptions that South Korean diplomacy oscillates wildly, depending on the ruling party of the day. Read more at ...

Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea was elected South Korea's 21st president and subsequently sworn into office.

China has traditionally viewed North Korea as a security buffer and an ideologically aligned neighbor it can dominate.

Lee Jae-myung is taking action to ease tensions between South Korea and China, hoping to enlist the latter's help improving relations with North Korea.

Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung is poised to win South Korea’s snap election, according to surveys. His victory could shift ...

The two leaders have said they aim for the countries to continue coordination on North Korea issues. Read more at ...

Despite prohibition on sending weapons to war zones, experts say Seoul will still be eager to cooperate with Europe on ...

A left-leaning politician who said South Korea should not be as “antagonizing” toward communist U.S. adversaries is poised to ...

Lee Jae-myung, presidential candidate of South Korea's majority liberal Democratic Party, would be elected the country's new ...

Left-leaning election winner has previously made controversial foreign policy statements and could move Seoul closer to ...