Trump's 'nuclear power' comments cloud U.S. stance on North Korea's status

Donald Trump referred to North Korea as a “nuclear power,” again flaunting his personal rapport with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his first day in office as the 47th President of the United States on Monday.

2025-01-21

사우스웨스트 항공의 만성적 연착에 소송 낸 미국 연방정부

The federal government sued Southwest Airlines on Wednesday, accusing the airline of harming passengers who flew on two routes that were plagued by consistent delays in 2022.

2025-01-20

U.S., Japan, China reaffirm support for Korea following Yoon's arrest

Major global powers, including the United States, Japan and China, responded to the arrest of Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, reaffirming their support for Seoul despite the political turmoil.

2025-01-15

South Korea says North not a 'nuclear power' following Hegseth's confirmation hearing remarks

Seoul stressed Wednesday that Pyongyang cannot hold nuclear state status, rejecting U.S. defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's reference to the North as a "nuclear power."

2025-01-15

Interim acting U.S. ambassador meets foreign minister, first vice minister

Joseph Yun, the newly appointed interim acting U.S. ambassador to Korea, met with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and First Vice Minister Kim Hong-kyun in Seoul on Tuesday and discussed key bilateral issues.

2025-01-14

Acting president warns of 'significant impact' on Korean economy from Trump's policies

Acting President and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok called on the government to proactively prepare for a U.S. policy shift under President-elect Donald Trump, warning of a "significant impact" on the local economy.

2025-01-13

Rival parties leverage foreign remarks, narratives in Yoon impeachment battle

Rival parties have weaponized remarks by foreign officials and even rumors of foreign involvement in street protests in their ongoing battle over President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law declaration and subsequent impeachment.

2025-01-09

Korea-U.S. alliance must remain strong despite political turmoil: Korean American lawmaker

A Korean American lawmaker underscored the need Monday to keep the South Korea-U.S. alliance strong amid the political turmoil in Seoul, as she described the bilateral partnership as "vital" for security in the Indo-Pacific.

2025-01-07

Blinken says Russia plans to share 'advanced space and satellite technology' with North Korea

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken disclosed intelligence that Moscow plans to "share advanced space and satellite technology with North Korea" in remarks made during his final visit to South Korea on Monday.

2025-01-06

Korea's acting president urges close cooperation with incoming Trump administration

Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday emphasized the need for close communication and cooperation with the incoming U.S. administration by mobilizing all available resources.