U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has granted South Korea approval to build a nuclear powered submarine in the United States a move expected to strengthen the military partnership between Washington and Seoul amid rising regional tensions. The announcement came as Trump continued his official visit to South Korea, where he met […]
South Korea welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump with a full state ceremony on Wednesday, honoring him with the country’s Grand Order of Mugunghwa, its highest national decoration traditionally reserved for heads of state and royalty. The ceremony took place at the Blue House in Seoul, where South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Trump with […]
The 2025 APEC CEO Summit opened in grand fashion on Wednesday with a Korean style gala welcoming world leaders, top executives, and policymakers from across the Asia-Pacific. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivered a defining opening address, calling for a more inclusive, innovation driven regional economy. He urged cooperation on technology, trade, and sustainable […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, pledging to work toward ending what he called a “vicious cycle of unnecessary military tensions” with North Korea. He emphasised the goal of achieving “peaceful coexistence and shared growth” on the Korean Peninsula. In his first speech to the international body, […]
South Korea, the United States, and Japan have launched their first trilateral steering committee meeting under the administration of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, signaling a strengthened regional alliance aimed at countering North Korea’s growing cyber threat. The high-level meeting, held in Tokyo, brought together representatives from the foreign ministries of all three nations. […]
North Korea has officially rejected South Korea as a diplomatic counterpart, with senior regime official Kim Yo-jong issuing a blistering statement against newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The announcement marks a new low in inter-Korean relations, coming amid rising military tensions on the peninsula. Kim accused Seoul of “decades of hostility” and dismissed […]
The leaders of South Korea and Japan are set to hold a high-level bilateral meeting this week, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expected visit to the region. The talks are aimed at reinforcing trilateral cooperation and ensuring both countries present a united front on key regional security and diplomatic issues. South Korean President Lee […]
President Lee Jae-myung Urges Swift Approval to Combat Economic Pressures Seoul — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has delivered his first supplementary budget address before the National Assembly, unveiling a 30.5 trillion won (approximately $22 billion USD) economic package designed to counter mounting domestic and international economic challenges. In a passionate appeal, Lee urged lawmakers […]
In their first official conversation since South Korean President Lee Jae-myung took office last week, President Lee and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and promoting stability on the Korean Peninsula, according to a statement from the South Korean presidential office. President Lee expressed his desire to foster […]
South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday to restore democratic values and revitalize the national economy, which he described as facing serious challenges due to global protectionist trends. Lee’s victory in Tuesday’s snap election marks a significant political shift in Asia’s fourth-largest economy. The election followed the early departure of former President […]