South Korea's Foreign Ministry reported an unidentified hacker compromised an online system containing 10,000 diplomat records. While sensitive data like IDs were reportedly unaffected, a significant leak is suspected. The system is offline, and an investigation is underway.
South Korea's foreign ministry on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to the denuclearization of North Korea following a summit between Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping in which the nuclear issue was not mentioned. The ministry noted that denuclearization remains a shared goal of the international community, including China and the United States.
South Korea expects China to play a constructive role in Korean Peninsula issues as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for a 2-day state visit to North Korea starting Monday.
South Korea's Foreign Ministry met with Gavi Board Chair Helen Clark to discuss cooperation in global health and infectious disease response. Clark requested increased participation from the Korean government and businesses.
