North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is willing to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to reports in Seoul citing South Korean intelligence.
Hegseth praises South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending, saying the Asian ally will take a larger role in defending itself from North Korean threats.
Trump and Kim Jong Un will likely hold a summit next year, South Korea’s spy agency says
The North Korean leader has previously shown little interest in renewed diplomacy with President Donald Trump, who met with him three times during his first term.
US eyes troop ‘flexibility’, increased defence spending in South Korea
Defense Secretary Hegseth says North Korea to remain main focus but US soldiers could be directed elsewhere in region.
Hegseth says U.S.-South Korea alliance will stay focused on North Korea
The United States will look at “flexibility” for U.S. troops stationed in South Korea to operate against regional threats, but the core of the alliance with Seoul will remain focused on deterring …
Myanmar’s rush of bridge openings propped up by Japan, South Korea
YANGON — A series of massive bridge projects in Myanmar backed by Japan and South Korea are being completed in succession, despite the yearslong turmoil roiling the war-torn country.
Pete Hegseth visits DMZ ahead of talks on U.S. troops in South Korea
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to the heavily fortified DMZ came ahead of talks expected to involve Washington’s goal of reshaping the role of U.S. troops in Korea.
Alarmist talk from the South Korean president, following three rounds of cooling measures, is not inspiring confidence
Alarmist talk from the South Korean president, following three rounds of cooling measures, is not inspiring confidence.
K-pop prospects brighten on China market hopes as Seoul and Beijing sign content exchange deal
K-pop prospects have brightened after Seoul and Beijing signed a content exchange deal, potentially paving the way for South Korean entertainment to re-enter the Chinese market. — CNBC’s Blair Baek contributed to this report. It’s one of the most-consumed drinks the world, so it’s good to know what it’s doing to us.
South Korea Says Pursuit of Nuclear-Powered Submarines Not Intended to Fuel Arms Race
Asked whether that meant the U.S. would supply fuel for nuclear-powered submarines or if South Korea could enrich uranium for military purposes, the spokesperson for South Korea’s …