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POLITICS11h agoUS, South Korea, Japan call for ‘complete denuclearisation’ of North KoreaThe joint statement comes as US President Donald Trump seeks a new meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS12h agoUS, South Korea and Japan reaffirm North Korea denuclearisation stanceThe United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the “complete denuclearisation” of North Korea on Saturday, as Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament ahead of possible talks with Washington. Speculation is mounting over a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at next month’s Apec summit in China, with Trump making repeated overtures to Pyongyang for nuclear talks. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign...South China Morning Post
POLITICS15h agoUS, South Korea, and Japan commit to "complete" denuclearization of the NorthEstados Unidos, Corea del Sur y Japón reiteran su compromiso con el desarme nuclear de Corea del Norte, que sigue rechazando dialogar. Especulan sobre posible reunión entre Trump y Kim en la APEC, mientras Norcorea mantiene su postura de potencia nuclear irreversible.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoSouth Korean prosecutors press for death sentence in Yoon martial law caseFormer president faces renewed death penalty demand as he appeals life sentence for insurrection.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoSouth Korea, Germany to cooperate in economy, energy and technologySouth Korea and Germany pledged to cooperate on the economy high-tech industries and energy security South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday after a summit in Seoul with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz At a joint press conference Lee said he had asked Merz for Berlins support in securing favourable treatment for South Korea under Europes Industrial Accelerator Actdevdiscourse · india
POLITICS2d agoSouth Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for Yoon over martial lawSouth China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoSouth Korea’s president urged to play Call of Duty as war wake-up callSouth Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has been urged by critics to play the latest instalment in the blockbuster Call of Duty video game franchise to better appreciate the need for defences against an invasion by the North. The call from opposition lawmakers follows the release on Friday of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, a first-person shooter depicting a full-scale surprise attack by North Korea on the South. Players fight North Korean troops as Park Hyun-jun, a private in the South Korean...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoSouth Korean drama ‘Doctor X’ triggers fresh row over Gwangju Uprising depictionSouth Korean medical drama Doctor X: Mafia in White has become the latest target of political controversy over how fictional works portray history, after a National Assembly petition demanded a halt to its airing over its depiction of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. The petition, posted on Saturday on the National Assembly’s petition website, calls for a review of the drama’s production and a halt to its broadcast. It has gathered the 100 supporters required to be made public. The petitioner said...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoIn South Korea, jail time awaits Halloween police impersonatorsFour years ago, party-goers dressed as police officers were reportedly mistaken for the real thing amid a deadly crowd crush in South Korea’s capital. Now, as Seoul prepares for its fourth Halloween since the disaster, police have launched a week-long nationwide crackdown on imitation police uniforms and equipment, aiming to stop any such confusion from happening again. The nationwide operation, announced by the National Police Agency on Sunday, runs until Monday next week. More than 4,500...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 24North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China , South Korean news agency reportsThe leader of North Korea is reportedly visiting China, according to a South Korean news agency. This signifies a high-level diplomatic interaction between two key East Asian nations.mymotherlode.com · United States
POLITICSOct 24North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China , South Korean news agency reportsA South Korean news agency reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is visiting China. This indicates a significant diplomatic event between the two countries, with potential regional implications.wsls.com · United States
POLITICSOct 24North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China , South Korea saysSouth Korea reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is visiting China. This signifies a high-level diplomatic exchange between the two nations, which could have implications for regional stability.wgauradio.com · United States
POLITICSOct 24North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China , South Korean news agency reportsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly visited China, according to a South Korean news agency. This signifies a notable diplomatic interaction between the two nations.ksat.com · United States
POLITICSOct 24North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Arrives in China, South Korea SaysThe North Korean leader crossed the border on a newly opened bridge for the trip, as the two countries move to deepen ties.NYT World
POLITICSOct 24North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China , South Korean news agency reportsThe North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, reportedly visited China according to a South Korean news agency, signaling significant diplomatic activity between the two nations.thegazette.com · United States
POLITICSOct 24North Korea’s Kim Jong Un arrives in China, South Korean media saysThe visit comes about a week after a major new bridge linking the two countries was officially opened.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 23North Korean silence signals Trump-Kim summit unlikely: US, South Korean officialsUS and South Korean officials see the chances fading of ⁠a meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year, according to five people with knowledge of the situation. Trump, the only US president to have met a North Korean leader, has been eager to jump-start talks with North Korea, but Pyongyang has shown little interest in diplomacy aimed at containing its nuclear programme. The US has received no response from North Korea on holding a Trump-Kim meeting, and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 20South Korea to pull more embassy staff from Ukraine after POW rowEarlier this month, South Korea recalled its ambassador from Kyiv after Zelenskyy disclosed the prisoner transfer.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 20South Korea recalls some diplomats from Embassy in UkraineThe South Korean government has decided to recall some diplomatic staff from its embassy in Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 20South Korea’s Seoul wants to put brakes on taxi overchargingAs South Korea seeks to attract more visitors to tap into the global popularity of K-pop, a lawmaker has warned that taxi overcharging of foreign tourists could tarnish the country’s image, with official figures pointing to a perceived lack of punishment against offenders. Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Mo Gyeong-jong cited Seoul city government data on Sunday showing only 204 of 6,481 complaints of taxi overcharging involving foreign tourists between 2021 and August this year resulted in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 19South Korea Hedging Strategy - Antiwar . comThis article discusses South Korea's hedging strategy, which is a foreign policy approach to manage risks and uncertainties in international relations.original.antiwar.com · United States
POLITICSOct 18South Korean PM vows continued efforts to resume inter - Korean dialogueThe South Korean Prime Minister has pledged ongoing efforts to restart dialogue with North Korea. This indicates continued diplomatic attempts to address a significant geopolitical issue.prokerala.com · India
POLITICSOct 17Former US ambassador says South Korea prosecuted him over speech made on American soilAmbassador Morse Tan faces trial in South Korea over comments he made about crimes allegedly committed by its president, claims Korean authorities have refuted.Fox News World
POLITICSOct 17Mexico seeks to match tariff relief achieved by South Korea with the U.S.Mexico seeks to match automotive tariffs with South Korea after the 25% tariff imposed by the U.S., which affects its key industry. Mexican exports to the U.S. exceed $872 billion; Ebrard proposes aligning tariffs to facilitate T-MEC revisions.Clarín