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Lee says Trump-Kim summit remains possible in coming months

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that a new meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could take place in the coming months, while stressing that no firm agreement has been reached. Speaking at a televised press conference, Lee said Trump appears......

South Korea and Central Asian states deepen cooperation on critical minerals and energy

South Korea and five Central Asian countries have agreed to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, energy and industrial supply chains as Seoul seeks to expand economic partnerships with a resource-rich region facing growing importance in global supply networks. The agreement was reached during the......

South Korean president proposes three-point plan for peaceful coexistence with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has renewed his call for a permanent peace system on the Korean Peninsula, proposing that the existing armistice with North Korea eventually be replaced by a formal peace treaty based on peaceful coexistence and dialogue. Lee reaffirmed his commitment during a meeting......

South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung calls for dialogue with North Korea to end war and curb nuclear ambitions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called on North Korea to return to direct dialogue, urging both sides to work toward formally ending the conflict that has kept the Korean Peninsula technically at war for more than seven decades. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s......

South Korea’s Lee calls for Gwangju airbase relocation by 2028 to speed up chip hub

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for the relocation of a military airbase in Gwangju by mid-2028, seeking to accelerate the development of a major semiconductor manufacturing cluster in the southwestern city. Speaking Monday, Lee instructed the Defence Ministry to advance the relocation......

Indonesia's President Prabowo says he is ready to visit North Korea to support dialogue

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has announced that he is prepared to travel to North Korea if requested, after revealing that South Korean President Lee Jae Myung had asked whether he would be willing to help open dialogue with Pyongyang. Speaking during a meeting with the Indonesian Chamber......

US and South Korean tech giants forge a $950 billion artificial intelligence alliance

Major technology companies from the United States and South Korea have agreed to pursue a series of strategic partnerships and projects with a combined value estimated at $950 billion, highlighting the growing importance of artificial intelligence and advanced semiconductor technology. The cooperation......

South Korea seeks North Korea’s assistance in search for missing seaman near maritime border

South Korea has appealed to North Korea for assistance in locating a navy seaman who went missing near the maritime border in the East Sea, in a rare humanitarian request despite the absence of direct communication channels between the two countries. The appeal comes as South Korean authorities continue......

South Korea seeks deeper NATO defence industry partnership through joint innovation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for a broader defence industry partnership with NATO allies, proposing expanded cooperation in advanced technology research, weapons development and joint production programmes. Speaking at the NATO Summit's Defence Industry Forum in Ankara, Lee said......