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.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visits Europe from June 4-18 for the G7 summit and Vatican meetings, aiming to expand Korean companies' market access, strengthen EU security cooperation, and reinforce Korea's status as a globally responsible power.
South Korea and the United States formally launched nuclear cooperation talks to advance Seoul's nuclear-powered submarine development and secure civilian uranium enrichment and fuel reprocessing rights previously restricted under their 1972 agreement.
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and US President Trump held their first phone call in seven months, discussing the US-China summit, Korean Peninsula peace, investment implementation, and alliance strengthening amid geopolitical tensions.
South Korea's security chief said the nation is reviewing potential military roles in U.S.-led Hormuz initiatives following an unexplained explosion aboard a Korean cargo ship, with possible contributions ranging from minimal to substantial involvement.
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac attends a press conference at Cheong Wa Dae.
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 embarked on a 10-day European tour visiting Belgium, Italy, and the Vatican before attending the G7 summit in France, aiming to strengthen South Korea-EU economic and security cooperation amid North Korea threats and geopolitical tensions.
Korea, United States continue security talks as uranium enrichment rights take center stage
US general’s ‘dagger’ remark tests South Korea’s China balancing act
President Lee Jae Myung condemned Israel's seizure of two Korean aid ships in international waters and instructed officials to review issuing an arrest warrant for Netanyahu, potentially straining Seoul's ties with Israel and the United States.
South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said investigators cannot yet confirm Iran's responsibility for the HMM Nahmoo tanker attack in the Hormuz Strait, while keeping all possibilities open and expediting the military-led investigation.
South Korea's stock market rebounded over two percent Wednesday as investors bought semiconductor shares amid Middle East tensions, while Samsung and SK hynix's record AI chip profits sparked labor disputes over profit-sharing with workers.
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.
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.
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac downplays concerns over the Korea-US alliance amid multiple disputes.
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.
President Lee Jae Myung embarks on a 10-day European diplomatic tour visiting Belgium, Italy, and the Vatican before attending the G7 summit in France, aiming to strengthen South Korea-EU economic ties, defense cooperation, and address shared security challenges including North Korea and supply chain resilience.
South Korea and the US continue security talks, focusing on uranium enrichment rights.
A US general's remark sparks tension in South Korea's relations with China and the US.
Blue House national security chief optimistic about agreement with U.S. on Opcon transfer timing
South Korean President Lee and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi meet November 19 in Andong to discuss U.S.-China summit outcomes, Middle East tensions, and Korea's potential CPTPP accession, marking their third summit strengthening bilateral economic and diplomatic ties.
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.
South Korea and the US are in close communication to resolve intel sharing misunderstandings.
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.