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South Korea’s President holds separate talks with Chinese and Japanese leaders amid rising Taiwan tensions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held separate meetings on Sunday with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, as tensions between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan continue to escalate. During his discussion with Takaichi,......

South Korea’s Former President Yoon Suk Yeol indicted for aiding the enemy

South Korea’s prosecution has indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of aiding the enemy, accusing him of endangering national security by ordering drone operations over North Korean territory during his presidency. According to a statement issued Monday, investigators......

South Korea triples AI investment to $6.8 billion in 2026 budget

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced on Tuesday a threefold increase in funding for artificial intelligence (AI) in the 2026 budget, marking what he called the country's "entry into the AI era." The government plans to allocate 10.1 trillion won ($6.85 billion) to......

South Korea suspends propaganda radio broadcasts to North

Seoul announced on Monday the suspension of its propaganda radio broadcasts aimed at North Korea, a move intended to ease military tensions and promote dialogue with its nuclear-armed neighbor. The broadcasts, under the station Voice of Freedom, have been transmitted since 1962 and are produced by the......

South Korea and US strengthen ties in summit focused on economic and regional cooperation

South Korea’s presidential office has hailed President Lee Jae-myung’s summit with US President Donald Trump as a pivotal step toward reinforcing trilateral cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan. Held at the White House on August 25, the meeting underscored the importance......

South Korea-USA: First lee-Trump summit scheduled in Washington on August 25

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will travel to Washington for his first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump on August 25, aiming to strengthen the bilateral alliance and cooperation in advanced industries, the South Korean presidency announced Tuesday. Lee will depart Seoul on August 24 for......

South Korea dismantles loudspeakers to ease border tensions with North Korea

South Korea has begun dismantling loudspeakers along its border with North Korea, a move aimed at reducing tensions as Seoul's new administration seeks to restore trust with its neighbor. The loudspeakers, which previously broadcast K-pop and news reports into the North, were silenced earlier this......

South Korea’s presidential race marred by scandals and fierce rivalries

South Korea’s presidential election has devolved into a heated battle filled with personal attacks and trivial disputes, overshadowing substantive policy discussions. The turmoil followed the controversial removal of former conservative leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who faced backlash over his handling......

South Korean president Yoon's departure sparks political tensions

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to move back to his private residence on Friday after being removed from office. This follows a Constitutional Court ruling that upheld his impeachment, culminating months of constitutional challenges following his controversial attempt to impose martial......