Lee Jae Myung

South Korea will train 500,000 "drone warriors" to counter North Korea's threats.

Samsung Electronics announced a record 650 billion dollar domestic investment plan focused on AI-driven semiconductor manufacturing, positioning itself to capitalize on booming artificial intelligence chip demand alongside rival SK hynix.

Six fishermen were rescued and two are missing after a fishing boat collided with an LPG tanker off South Korea.

Korea's government is concerned that the semiconductor boom's liquidity will spill into the housing market.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denies begging for a photo with US President Donald Trump.

South Korean President Lee says Trump agreed to halt North Korea's nuclear program as a short-term goal.

South Korea's Lee says Trump open to phased North Korea nuclear deal

South Korean leader says told Trump sanctions on North are 'ineffective'

Trump Open to Phased North Korea Nuclear Deal, South Korea’s Lee Says

China welcomes the ROK's reaffirmed stance on the one-China principle, respecting China's position on Taiwan.

US President Trump signals renewed interest in North Korea after Iran deal.

A US diplomat says North Korea's denuclearization is very high on the US priority list.

Trump signals renewed interest in North Korea after Iran deal, but experts say Pyongyang poses different challenges.

Trump extends his France trip to dine at the Palace of Versailles with Macron.

South Korean President Lee urges US President Trump to revive diplomacy with North Korea.

South Korea has expanded the civilian restriction area near the inter-Korean border by nearly 4 kilometers.

South Korean President Lee calls for advancing ties with Germany to a new level.

South Korea will train 500,000 "drone warriors" to counter North Korea's threats.

A South Korean court sentences ex-first lady Kim to 7 years in prison for taking luxury gifts tied to favors.

Jaishankar met South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun to bolster India-South Korea relations and cooperation.

South Korea and Uzbekistan convened 500 officials and business leaders at a Tashkent forum to deepen economic cooperation in infrastructure, logistics, digital technology, energy, and culture, positioning both nations to leverage Korea's technology and Uzbekistan's resources amid global supply chain uncertainties.

Korea's division is a legacy of the Cold War, created by external powers, particularly the US and Soviet Union.

Trump plans to focus on North Korea's nuclear program after resolving the Iran issue, according to South Korea's president Lee Jae Myung.

Trump hints at a new approach to North Korea's nuclear program after the US agreement with Iran.

Lee says Trump believes time has come to refocus on North Korea

North Korea slams G7 call for denuclearization

Lee Jae Myung's G7 outreach may preserve diplomacy prospects with North Korea, but Pyongyang has little incentive to pursue dialogue.

A senior U.S. diplomat stated that denuclearizing North Korea remains the Trump administration's top foreign policy priority while remaining open to dialogue, though North Korea rejected international denuclearization calls as operational control transfers to South Korea proceed cautiously under military assessment.

President Trump pledged to actively advance Korean Peninsula peace during talks with South Korean President Lee at the G7 summit in France, agreeing to maintain close communication and take necessary steps toward sustainable regional stability.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung returned from his European tour, securing strengthened US-Korea rapport with President Trump, managing EU trade pressures on steel, and supporting Korean defense firms' Canadian submarine bid through pragmatic diplomacy.

South Korea will shrink its security buffer zone near the North Korean border starting in 2027.

South Korea's President Lee pledged defense industry support to strengthen Canada's security during G7 talks with Prime Minister Carney, while Hanwha Ocean competes for Canada's 40-billion-dollar submarine contract against German rival Thyssenkrupp.

South Korea's president asks Trump to lead dialogue with North Korea.

South Korean President Lee asks US President Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea.

South Korea will train 500,000 "drone warriors" to combat North Korea threats.

North Korea conducts major weapons tests, seeking to strengthen its military capabilities.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung attended the G7 summit as a guest, sparking debate about whether the country can achieve full membership in an expanded framework, given its economic strength and strategic importance.

North Korea, isolated since 2019, has escalated weapons testing and strengthened alliances with China and Russia, while new diplomatic openings suggest potential U.S.-North Korean talks could restart peace negotiations on the Korean Peninsula.

South Korea's Unification ministry vows to seek phased solutions for denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

Trump hints at shifting focus to North Korea's nuclear program after reaching an agreement with Iran.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung faces a ballot scandal challenge.

President Lee Jae Myung pressed EU leaders during his Brussels visit to reconsider planned steel tariff-rate quotas affecting South Korea's industry, expecting favorable consideration given their strategic partnership and free trade agreement status.

Iran and the US agreed to halt Middle East hostilities with a 60-day nuclear deal deadline, but Israeli airstrikes killed 16 in Lebanon overnight, threatening the fragile ceasefire as regional mediators convene.

Yonhap News Agency will host a security strategy forum next week in Seoul.

South Korean experts are split over President Lee Jae Myung's push for inter-Korean dialogue amid North Korea's nuclear expansion.

Mark Carney, Canada's newly appointed middle-power leader, navigated a delicate G7 summit balancing alignment with European allies while seeking crucial face time with U.S. President Trump over trade disputes and the July 1 free trade renewal deadline.

Japan and South Korea: An Alliance of Middle Powers?

President Lee Jae Myung completed South Korea's first presidential visit to Europe, establishing strategic partnerships with the EU, Belgium, Italy, Germany, and Canada while attending the G7 summit to address global challenges including Ukraine, Middle East conflicts, and protectionism.

Italian Prime Minister Meloni hosted leaders from India, Japan, and South Korea while approving military transfers and launching tech initiatives, demonstrating Italy's shift toward structured Indo-Pacific engagement amid U.S. terminology changes and global strategic realignment.

South Korea will shift its civilian restricted line near the North Korea border to ease access for residents.