Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Pressure over Iran reveals cracks in South Korea-U. S. alliance (KOR)

The cracks now appearing in the Korea-U. S. alliance are far from normal. If they are not corrected early, the price Korea may have to pay amid mounting global uncertainty will only grow larger.

2026-05-13

Pressure over Iran reveals cracks in South Korea-U. S. alliance

The cracks now appearing in the Korea-U. S. alliance are far from normal. If they are not corrected early, the price Korea may have to pay amid mounting global uncertainty will only grow larger.

2026-05-13

Foreign minister reassures U.S. alliance still core to foreign, security policy

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Wednesday that South Korea will continue to develop its alliance with the United States as the cornerstone of its foreign and security policy amid concerns about a potential rift between the two nations over key issues.

2026-05-06

As Trump ups pressure on allies, Seoul risks abandonment or entanglement

The White House is accelerating its shift toward “strategic flexibility” in deploying military assets overseas, formalizing plans to scale down U.S. troop levels in Germany while tightening pressure on allies — including Korea.

2026-05-03

United States raises concerns after South's unification minister discloses North's nuclear site at Kusong

The United States reportedly lodged a protest with South Korea over what it considered the disclosure of sensitive information about North Korea’s nuclear facilities, sources confirmed to the JoongAng Ilbo on Friday.

2026-04-17

Korea, U.S. militaries to launch large-scale air exercise

Korea and the United States will launch their large-scale air exercise this week to strengthen their interoperability and survivability in joint operations, the Korean Air Force said on Thursday.

2026-04-09

U.S. commitment to Korean nuclear sub project remains firm despite Iran war, senior Congressman says

Rep. Ami Bera reassured Korea that the U.S. commitment to the nuclear submarine project remains strong, emphasizing bipartisan support and the importance of the alliance amid ongoing trade and immigration concerns.

2026-04-01

Senate Democrats say Korea-U.S. alliance is 'under strain' amid Trump's foreign policy

U.S. Senate Democrats said in a new report Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration raid on a Korean plant last year and its pressure on the country's legislature to approve an investment pledge have "deeply unsettled" the alliance.

2026-03-11

North Korea warns Japan against forging military alliances with other nations

North Korea warned Wednesday that Japan should not forge military alliances with foreign nations, calling it a war criminal country and slamming its recent expansion of defense equipment trade with Canada.

2026-02-11

Seoul, Washington set course for nuclear-powered sub agreement, follow-up talks planned

South Korea and the United States agreed to pursue a separate deal on cooperation for the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, Seoul's top security adviser said Friday.

2025-12-24