Wi Sung-lac

Blue House condemns HMM Namu attack while avoiding naming Iran amid U.S. pressure

South Korea condemns the attack on a Korean-operated cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

South Korea's KOSPI surged 6.45 percent to record 7,384.56 points amid semiconductor strength and Middle East peace optimism, while North Korea's revised constitution dropped unification references, signaling a "two hostile states" policy shift.

President Lee says South Korea can defend itself without foreign troops, citing its world-class military and economic power.

Rival parties in South Korea clash over the national security adviser's remarks on the US alliance.

South Korea and the US are making efforts toward normalization amid a US intel sharing curb controversy.

South Korea and the US are making efforts toward normalization amid a controversy over intelligence sharing.

South Korea's national security adviser says the US alliance is not in crisis despite recent friction.

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac downplays concerns over the Korea-US alliance amid multiple disputes.

President Lee designated Vietnam as Korea's "optimal partner" during a business forum in Hanoi, strengthening bilateral economic ties and signaling Seoul's commitment to deepening strategic cooperation with Southeast Asia's largest economy.

President Lee Jae Myung held a bilateral summit with Vietnam's leader To Lam, discussing economic cooperation, supply chain coordination, and strategic partnerships in nuclear energy and critical minerals amid global uncertainties and Middle East tensions.

Korea and Vietnam aim to reach $150 billion in trade by 2030 during President Lee's visit.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed for India and Vietnam to hold summits with key leaders, focusing on stabilizing supply chains amid Middle East tensions and expanding economic cooperation in shipbuilding, defense, and critical minerals.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung seeks to boost economic ties with India in a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visits India seeking to nearly double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030 from $25.7 billion, targeting cooperation in shipbuilding, finance, AI, and defense during his first presidential state visit in eight years.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visited India for three days, meeting PM Modi to discuss shipbuilding, AI, semiconductors, and trade, strengthening the nations' strategic partnership amid global economic instability and regional security concerns.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung seeks to nearly double bilateral trade with India to $50 billion by 2030 through expanded economic cooperation during his first presidential state visit in eight years, targeting shipbuilding, naphtha supplies, and strategic partnership amid global supply chain pressures.

South Korea's national security adviser condemned an attack on a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, stating the strikes were unjustified aggression. Officials are investigating the incident's nature and perpetrator while coordinating internationally to maintain navigation freedom.

The US and Iran are nearing a memorandum to end their war and initiate nuclear negotiations, prompting Trump to pause military operations in the Strait of Hormuz after one day, with Iran reviewing the proposal's terms.

South Korea considers its first major US investment to ease bilateral tensions with the US.

South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visited India in April 2026, establishing urgent supply chain partnerships in shipbuilding, semiconductors, and energy amid Middle East instability and Chinese competition threats.

South Korea's ruling and opposition parties clash over the US alliance amid diplomatic fallout.

South Korea's National Security Office acknowledged that the Coupang dispute is delaying Korea-US security consultations on nuclear submarines and uranium enrichment, vowing to resolve the corporate matter swiftly while handling it separately from broader alliance cooperation.

South Korea's national security adviser says the US alliance is not in crisis despite recent friction.

South Korea and the US are in close communication to resolve intel sharing misunderstandings.

South Korea and the US are working to resolve tensions over a controversy surrounding North Korea's nuclear site.

South Korea's diplomatic-security discord hampers unified response as North Korea strengthens Chinese and Russian ties to fund nuclear weapons development, while internal factions clash over peninsula policy and intelligence sharing with allies.

President Lee Jae Myung meets Vietnam's To Lam to discuss strengthening economic ties and supply chains.

President Lee Jae Myung departs for Vietnam after concluding his India visit, heading for talks with top Vietnamese leaders.

South Korean President Lee and Indian Prime Minister Modi agreed Monday to elevate their bilateral partnership to a "whole new level," expanding cooperation across economic, security, and people-to-people sectors despite currently limited Korean presence in India's massive economy.

South Korean President Lee met Indian PM Modi in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral economic ties, targeting $50 billion in trade by 2030-doubling current levels-through expanded cooperation in shipbuilding, AI, and defense sectors.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung seeks to nearly double bilateral trade with India to $50 billion by 2030 during his first presidential state visit in eight years, targeting cooperation in shipbuilding, naphtha supplies, and technology amid global supply chain instability.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung meets Indian PM Modi to nearly double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, targeting cooperation in shipbuilding, finance, AI, and defense amid supply chain vulnerabilities.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited India for trade talks with PM Modi, aiming to double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030 and expand cooperation in AI, finance, and defense sectors.

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac attends a press conference at Cheong Wa Dae.

Trump claimed Iran attacked a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, urging Seoul to join US shipping operations, but Iran's embassy firmly denied involvement, citing security concerns in its defensive waters.

Lee departs for Vietnam after wrapping up India visit

Trump's administration classified NATO allies as cooperative or uncooperative based on Iran war support, pressuring countries like Britain and France while limiting intelligence sharing with South Korea, prompting allies to pursue greater strategic autonomy amid concerns about shifting geopolitical arrangements.

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee visited India to prioritize energy security cooperation, establishing ambitious bilateral trade targets of $50 billion by 2030, reflecting both nations' commitment to strengthening economic ties amid regional strategic considerations.

South Korean and US diplomats meet to address reported US intel sharing curbs amid a classified information leak controversy.

South Korea's special counsel demanded 30 years prison for ex-President Yoon over alleged drone dispatch to Pyongyang, while President Lee secured energy supplies and deepened regional partnerships amid Middle East uncertainties.

President Lee Jae Myung's visits to India and Vietnam focused on securing energy supplies and strengthening supply chains.

South Korea and the US are in close communication to resolve intel sharing misunderstandings.

President Lee Jae-myung meets Vietnam's General Secretary To Lam in Hanoi to advance strategic economic cooperation, targeting 150 billion dollars bilateral trade by 2030 while expanding collaboration in nuclear power, infrastructure, semiconductors, and critical mineral supply chains.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held summit talks with Vietnam's To Lam to strengthen economic cooperation, supply chain coordination, and strategic partnerships across nuclear energy, infrastructure, and critical minerals amid global uncertainties and rising bilateral trade.

South Korea's leader Lee launched Global South diplomacy during a state visit to India, strengthening ties with Prime Minister Modi amid discussions on security, energy, and technology cooperation, before proceeding to Vietnam.

South Korea's president seeks to boost economic ties with India during a state visit.

South Korean President Lee seeks to nearly double bilateral trade with India to $50 billion by 2030 during his first presidential state visit in eight years, targeting cooperation in shipbuilding, defense, and supply chain stability amid global economic tensions.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visits Vietnam for four days to strengthen economic ties amid global uncertainty, bringing major conglomerate leaders to discuss trade expansion toward a $150 billion bilateral target by 2030.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visited India to deepen economic ties with Prime Minister Modi, targeting to double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030 while expanding cooperation in shipbuilding, AI, and securing energy supplies amid Middle East instability.