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Korea working with U.S. to address legal barriers to shipbuilding cooperation: DAPA chief

Korea is working with the United States to address legal U.S. barriers to bilateral shipbuilding cooperation, the head of Seoul's arms acquisition agency said Wednesday.

2025-09-18

'It is a daydream': North slams denuclearization hopes in response to Lee's statements in U.S.

North Korea has sharply criticized President Lee Jae Myung’s recent remarks on denuclearization made during his visit to the United States. North Korea further argued that its status as a nuclear power “is an inevitable option."

2025-08-27

Experts discuss implications of Lee-Trump summit at JoongAng-CSIS Forum

Hours after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, officials and experts gathered at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul on Tuesday to discuss what their summit revealed.

2025-08-26

Lee proposes defense spending increase during post-summit speech in Washington

President Lee Jae Myung signaled Monday in Washington that South Korea will increase defense spending as Seoul takes on a more leading role in maintaining security on the Korean Peninsula.

2025-08-26

Site believed to be North Korean missile base discovered near border with China: U.S. think tank

A previously unknown North Korean missile base believed to be brigade-level and equipped with intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) has been identified in Sinpung-dong, North Pyongan Province, near the Chinese border.

2025-08-21

JoongAng Ilbo, CSIS to host 'Art of the Deal: New Opportunities for Korea-U.S. Cooperation'

The JoongAng Ilbo, in partnership with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, will host a timely and in-depth analysis of the first summit between President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump.

2025-08-12

'Art of the Deal' forum to address Korea-U. S. future

The U.S. presents steep demands on Korea. A pivotal summit on cooperation has yet to be concretely scheduled.

2025-07-29

Hangar images indicate North Korean advances in military drone domain

North Korea appears to have created a new unit or organization to develop and test various strategic drones, including large reconnaissance drones, according to an analysis by a U.S. think tank Tuesday.

2025-04-02

Former U.S. envoy warns Trump could sideline South Korea like Ukraine in potential talks with North

Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Kathleen Stephens warned Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump may potentially sideline Seoul if he attempts direct negotiations with Pyongyang.

2025-02-20

U.S. expert calls North Korean HEU facility disclosure 'bold' move related to U.S. election

A prominent U.S. scholar on Monday described North Korea's recent disclosure of a uranium enrichment facility as a "bold" move related to the U.S. presidential election, noting that Pyongyang tends to be more "belligerent" in election season.

2024-09-24