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Rubio, Waltz nominations presage tough U.S. line on North Korea, China and possibly allies

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will likely nominate Florida senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state and Rep. Michael Waltz as his national security adviser, multiple outlets reported Monday.

2024-11-12

Grenell's rise as Trump foreign policy team frontrunner sparks concern in South Korea

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration begins to take shape, among the frontrunners for a top foreign policy and national security role is Richard Grenell, Trump’s former ambassador to Germany.

2024-11-11

French, Canadian embassies mark end of WWI at Korean war memorial

The French Embassy and Canadian Embassy in Seoul hosted a remembrance ceremony on Friday to commemorate the end of World War I at the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan District, central Seoul.

2024-11-08

Leaflet launches put border residents, anti-North activists at odds

Conflict is growing between residents near the inter-Korean border and activist groups attempting to send anti-regime leaflets to the North in what is framed as a battle between the right to live in peace and freedom of expression.

2024-11-06

Trading young lives for regime security

After a decade, Kim is actively sending his own people to their deaths.

2024-10-29

3 arrested on Jeju as anti-state spy ring investigation deepens

Jeju police said they have arrested three prominent union and labor group figures in a widening investigation into North Korea-influenced subversive activities.

2024-10-28

Presidential office to monitor Middle East 'around the clock' following Iran's attack on Israel

President Yoon Suk Yeol called for all-out measures to protect Korean nationals amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

2024-10-27

North Korean leaflets liken South's first lady to Marie Antoinette, condemn her expensive fashion tastes

Anti-South leaflets featured a photo of the first lady, Kim, with a caption dubbing her a “modern Marie Antoinette.” Another leaflet listed the prices of accessories worn by Kim during her visits to foreign countries.

2024-10-24

Video shows possible North Korean troops at Russian training center

A video shared by a Ukrainian government-affiliated organization on Saturday showed what appeared to be North Korean soldiers preparing for deployment at a Russian military training center.

2024-10-19

Don’t forget the ‘nuclear paradox’

The most realistic solution to respond to the North’s nuclear threat is to strengthen the South-U.S. extended deterrence.

2024-10-06