Korea Joongang Daily
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Yoon 'badly misjudged' martial law declaration: U.S. senior envoy

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said President Yoon Suk Yeol “badly misjudged” his six-hour imposition of emergency martial law this week, saying that Korea’s past experience with such events has “deep and negative” implications.

2024-12-05

U.S. 'relieved' by end of martial law in South Korea: White House

The United States is “relieved” that South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol backtracked on his decision to declare emergency martial law, a White House National Security Council spokesperson said in Washington on Tuesday.

2024-12-04

Top U.S. official lauds Korea cost-sharing pact, hopes for Trump’s approval

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell portrayed a recently concluded defense cost-sharing deal with South Korea as "extraordinarily generous and gracious," and expressed hope that the incoming Trump administration will appreciate its "wisdom."

2024-11-19

U.S. deputy secretary of state says Yoon and Kishida deserve Nobel Peace Prize

Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida jointly deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for their "political courage," U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said.

2024-04-25

North fires two short-range missiles into East Sea

North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the East Sea early Wednesday morning, a day after a U.S. nuclear-capable submarine made a port call in the southern port city of Busan.

2023-07-19

First NCG meeting backed by nuclear-capable sub in Busan

A U.S. nuclear-capable submarine made a port call in Korea for the first time in some 40 years as a "manifestation" of Washington's commitment to extended deterrence, a White House National Security Council (NSC) official said Tuesday.

2023-07-18

Nuclear Consultative Group to hold first meeting on July 18

A bilateral consultative body created to bolster nuclear deterrence against threats from North Korea will hold its inaugural meeting in Seoul on July 18.

2023-07-09

U.S. praises courage of President Yoon for mending ties with Japan: Kurt Campbell

The United States welcomes the courage shown by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in reaching out to Japan, a ranking White House official said Thursday, highlighting the importance of cooperation between the two U.S. allies.

2023-03-31