Why is Trump so fixated on Korea during the Iran war?

Since the outbreak of the Iran war on Feb. 28, U.S. President Donald Trump has directly mentioned Korea on his social media a total of three times over the subsequent 70 days, pressing Seoul to commit troops.

2026-05-09

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

Kim Min-jae wins 2nd straight Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich

Korean international footballer Kim Min-jae has clinched his second straight Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich.

2026-04-20

South Korea, U.S., Europe not learning lessons of drone war in Ukraine, roundtable experts warn

Experts highlighted the unpreparedness of Korea, the U.S. and Europe for modern drone warfare as seen in Ukraine and emphasized the need for better cooperation to address evolving threats.

2026-03-20

Exhibition featuring art of Holocaust victim opens at national democracy museum

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Korean Democracy is offering Korean audiences a deeply personal perspective on the Holocaust through the life and artistry of German Jewish painter Felix Nussbaum.

2026-01-29

Lee's chief of staff departs for Canada to support Korea's submarine bid

President Lee Jae Myung's chief of staff on Monday departed for Toronto in a bid to support Korea's bid to win Canada's major submarine project, as the country is competing with Germany for the deal estimated at up to 60 trillion won ($40.9 billion).

2026-01-26

Gov't to hold energy conference with German partners on carbon neutrality

The government plans to hold an energy conference Tuesday in Seoul with German energy officials and experts to discuss ways to achieve net zero carbon emissions and expand the use of renewable energy, the Climate Ministry said.

2025-12-02

'Submarine war' with Germany heats up in race for Canadian contract

With Korea ultimately eliminated from Poland’s bid to upgrade its naval capabilities with the Orka submarine procurement initiative, Seoul has launched an all-out campaign to beat Germany for a 60 trillion won Canadian submarine contract.

2025-11-27

Lee asks Chancellor Merz to share Germany's reunification experience, steers clear of commenting on China

President Lee Jae Myung asked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to share Berlin's experience with overcoming division and achieving its reunification during their talks on the margins of the Group of 20 summit in South Africa on Saturday.

2025-11-23

German retail giant Aldi sparks controversy after labeling kimchi as Japanese

German retail giant ALDI has sparked controversy after labeling kimchi as “Japanese kimchi” in the recipe section of its official website. This came two years after the company drew backlash for labeling its store brand kimchi as “Chinese kimchi.”

2025-10-18

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