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President Lee Proposes "Pragmatic Alliance" with U.S., Emphasizes Manufacturing and Security
27
Aug

President Lee Proposes “Pragmatic Alliance” with U.S., Emphasizes Manufacturing and Security

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Following a high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed what he calls a “pragmatic alliance” between Seoul and Washington, signaling a new chapter in the 70 year old U.S.-Korea partnership. Speaking at a prominent Washington think tank, President Lee said the evolving global landscape calls for a […]

South Korea, U.S. to Formalize $350 Billion Trade Investment Plan with Non-Binding Agreement
26
Aug

South Korea, U.S. to Formalize $350 Billion Trade Investment Plan with Non-Binding Agreement

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Seoul and Washington Aim to Clarify Profit-Sharing, Operational Structure of July Deal Seoul, August 26, 2025 — A senior South Korean official announced Monday that South Korea and the United States will formalize a non-binding agreement to outline the operation and structure of a massive $350 billion investment fund, central to a July trade deal […]

North Korea Rejects South Korea as Diplomatic Partner Amid Military Drills
21
Aug

North Korea Rejects South Korea as Diplomatic Partner Amid Military Drills

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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 […]

South Korea, Japan Leaders to Meet Ahead of Trump Talks to Align Regional Strategy
14
Aug

South Korea, Japan Leaders to Meet Ahead of Trump Talks to Align Regional Strategy

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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 […]

South Korea’s Military Shrinks by 20% Amid Lowest Global Birthrate
10
Aug

South Korea’s Military Shrinks by 20% Amid Lowest Global Birthrate

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South Korea’s military has shrunk by nearly 20% over the past six years, largely due to a dramatic decline in the number of men eligible for mandatory military service, according to a new report by the country’s defence ministry. The report highlights the growing impact of South Korea’s plunging birthrate the lowest in the world […]

South Korea Grants Temporary Visa-Free Entry to Chinese Tour Groups
06
Aug

South Korea Grants Temporary Visa-Free Entry to Chinese Tour Groups

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Move aims to boost tourism and regional ties ahead of 2026 Asia-Pacific summit. South Korea will temporarily allow visa-free entry to tourist groups from China starting September 29, in a bid to revive its tourism sector and improve bilateral relations, the government announced Wednesday. The visa exemption will remain in effect until June 2026, aligning […]

South Korea's President Lee and China’s Xi Pledge to Deepen Economic, Security Ties in First Call
10
Jun

South Korea’s President Lee and China’s Xi Pledge to Deepen Economic, Security Ties in First Call

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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 Opposition Slams Constitutional Court's Delay on Yoon Impeachment Ruling, Escalating Political Tensions
17
Mar

South Korea’s Opposition Slams Constitutional Court’s Delay on Yoon Impeachment Ruling, Escalating Political Tensions

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The opposition Democratic Party of South Korea has condemned the delay in the Constitutional Court’s ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, characterizing it as “irresponsible” and exacerbating societal divisions. The party has urged the court to make a swift decision, as the deliberations extended into their third week. Tensions between those advocating for Yoon’s […]

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