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POLITICS20h agoAbout 300 South Koreans prepare claims against the Trump Administration over massive raidTrabajadores surcoreanos demandarán a EE.UU. por una redada en una planta de baterías, alegando abusos y detenciones injustas. Las acciones legales buscan reconocimiento oficial y disculpas por parte de Washington, tras denuncias de condiciones insalubres y maltratos.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoUS, South Korean officials to broach thorny Hormuz mission at talks this weekThe meeting comes at a tense time in the U.S.-South Korean alliance, with Seoul in no position to turn down a U.S. request for help, according to analysts.Defense News
POLITICS2d agoSouth Korea and Arctic Shipping: A Game Changer on Thin Ice?South Korea is clearly ambitious about seizing potential economic and strategic opportunities from Arctic shipping. But the Arctic is also a geopolitical minefield.The Diplomat
POLITICS2d agoSouth Korean president’s cabinet reshuffle hits new snag as gender minister nominee quitsSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s 36-year-old gender minister nominee stepped down before gaining confirmation of her position amid a public backlash over her suitability for the job in the latest negative fallout from the president’s cabinet reshuffle. Yong Hye-in, a lawmaker of the minor Basic Income Party, pulled out of consideration for the position on Sunday after controversy erupted over her insistence that she would not give up her parliamentary seat while serving in the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoYoon Suk-yeol acquitted in case linked to South Korean marine’s deathFormer South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol was acquitted on Friday in a case related to a marine’s drowning death in a rare reprieve in one of the criminal cases brought against him following his ousting for imposing martial law. The independent counsel’s indictment had alleged Yoon deliberately appointed former defence minister Lee Jong-Sup as his ambassador to Australia to help him leave the country and evade a criminal investigation into the death of Corporal Chae Su-geun, who drowned during...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoSouth Korea trying to learn if Kim Jong - un has a son but daughter status as heir appears solidSouth Korea is reportedly investigating whether Kim Jong-un has a son, although his daughter's status as a potential heir seems solidified. This indicates ongoing international interest in North Korea's leadership succession.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICS6d agoSouth Korea trying to learn if Kim Jong Un has a son but daughter status as heir appears solidSouth Korea is reportedly trying to determine if Kim Jong Un has a son, although his daughter's status as a solid heir apparent seems to remain unchanged.sitkasentinel.com · United States
POLITICSSep 9South Korea in talks with range of countries over practical contribution in Strait of Hormuz : SeoulSouth Korea is engaging in discussions with various countries regarding a practical contribution in the Strait of Hormuz. These talks involve international security and maritime interests.aa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSSep 8South Korea sends fact-finding team to assess Strait of Hormuz conditionsSouth Korea said on Tuesday it had sent a fact-finding team to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing no decision had been made about potential troop deployment to the strategic waterway. Traffic through the vital shipping route has been virtually paralysed since the US-Iran war began on February 28, disrupting global energy markets. The South Korean defence ministry said it had “dispatched a fact-finding team to assess conditions on the ground in the Strait of Hormuz”. “The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8South Korean defense chief calls for renewed dialogue with NorthThe South Korean defense chief has advocated for renewed dialogue with North Korea. This suggests an effort to de-escalate tensions or find diplomatic solutions between the two nations.upi.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8Can Japan, South Korea move past the ‘comfort women’ issue?South Korean citizens’ groups have called for the abuse of wartime “comfort women” to be recognised by Unesco, as analysts say the ongoing feud between Seoul and Tokyo threatens to upset recent improvements in their relations. They also suggest that the two nations would benefit from working together at a time of unprecedented regional and global security and economic challenges, although they admit that may be impossible. On Sunday, a coalition of South Korean citizens’ groups called on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8South Korea Should Abstain  - OpEd - Eurasia ReviewAn opinion piece suggests that South Korea should abstain in an unspecified context. This highlights a debated policy option for the nation.eurasiareview.com · United States
POLITICSSep 4China and South Korea accuse each other of undermining key national principlesChina and South Korea have exchanged formal protests over the highly sensitive Taiwan question and Korean unity. The two countries have been trying to improve relations in recent months, but South Korean national security adviser Wi Sung-lac said he had issued “a serious objection” after an official Chinese statement welcomed moves “towards the peaceful coexistence of the two states of South and North Korea”. Meanwhile, Beijing “lodged serious representations” with Seoul over an art event that...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4EU joins U.S. sanctions push on Iran as South Korea weighs Hormuz deploymentThe EU formally joined the U.S.-led sanctions campaign against Iran, while South Korea said it's weighing a military role to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.CNBC
POLITICSSep 2US : FM Sitharaman holds meetings with Russian , South Korean delegations on sidelines of G20India's FM Sitharaman held meetings with Russian and South Korean delegations on the sidelines of the G20. This indicates diplomatic engagement during a major international event.southeastasiapost.com · Pakistan
POLITICSSep 2US : FM Sitharaman holds meetings with Russian , South Korean delegations on sidelines of G20US FM Sitharaman held meetings with Russian and South Korean delegations during the G20 summit. This indicates ongoing diplomatic engagement and multilateral discussions between key international players.africaleader.com · South Africa
POLITICSSep 2US : FM Sitharaman holds meetings with Russian , South Korean delegations on sidelines of G20FM Sitharaman held diplomatic meetings with Russian and South Korean delegations during the G20, indicating international political and economic discussions.thailandnews.net · Thailand
POLITICSSep 2US : FM Sitharaman holds meetings with Russian , South Korean delegations on sidelines of G20US Finance Minister Sitharaman held meetings with Russian and South Korean delegations on the sidelines of the G20. This indicates diplomatic engagements between key nations during a major international summit.afghanistansun.com · Afghanistan
POLITICSSep 2US : FM Sitharaman holds meetings with Russian , South Korean delegations on sidelines of G20Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman conducted meetings with Russian and South Korean delegations during the G20 summit in the US. This reports on diplomatic engagements at a major international economic forum.batonrougepost.com · United States
POLITICSSep 1South Korea proposes record $597B 2027 budget to boost AI, chipsSouth Korea has proposed a record-setting $597 billion budget for 2027. This budget aims to significantly boost the nation's artificial intelligence and semiconductor industries.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 1South Korean police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid workThe officer falsely claimed he contacted missing persons and prematurely closed their cases on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju.BBC World
POLITICSSep 1South Korean Unification Church leader gets two - year jail termA leader of the South Korean Unification Church has received a two-year jail term. This represents a significant legal outcome for a prominent figure associated with the church.iranherald.com · Iran
POLITICSSep 1South Korean Unification Church leader gets two - year jail termA leader of the South Korean Unification Church has received a two-year jail term. This represents a significant legal outcome for a prominent figure associated with the church.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
POLITICSSep 1South Korea’s top presidential aide resigns following cabinet reshuffleSouth Korea’s chief presidential policy adviser has resigned, the presidential Blue House said on Tuesday, after President Lee Jae ‌Myung reshuffled his cabinet and senior aides amid a drop in his approval rating. Kim Yong-beom was a key adviser to Lee on economic policy, including on housing and ⁠stock market issues. Kim had offered to step down from the post on Monday, which oversees the administration’s economic and domestic policy agenda. During his term, Kim had drawn criticism over the...South China Morning Post