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Top U.S., Chinese officials hold online talks ahead of planned Trump-Xi summit

Top diplomatic and economic officials of the United States and China held online talks on Thursday, as part of preparations for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping set to take place in Beijing next month.

2026-05-01

Pentagon declines to comment on potential USFK troop cut, reaffirms 'unwavering' commitment to Korea

A Pentagon official on Thursday declined to comment on a potential U.S. force posture change in Korea, but highlighted the United States' "unwavering" defense commitment to the Asian ally.

2026-05-01

Korean, U.S. armies to enhance combat casualty care through new training agreement

The Korean and U.S. armies have signed an agreement to strengthen combat casualty care and conduct joint medical training to improve interoperability under wartime conditions, the Eighth Army said Thursday.

2026-04-30

Korea to command naval forces in Rimpac exercise for 1st time

Korea will command naval forces of multinational countries for the first time during a U.S.-led combined maritime exercise scheduled for later this year, the Navy said Thursday.

2026-04-30

U.S. becomes largest naphtha exporter to Korea amid ongoing conflict in Iran

The United States has become the largest exporter of naphtha to Korea following the outbreak of the Iran war, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said Thursday.

2026-04-30

Trade minister discusses USMCA concerns with Mexican ambassador

Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo held a meeting with Mexico's ambassador to Seoul on Thursday to address concerns over the planned review of a trilateral trade pact between Mexico, the United States and Canada, Yeo's office said.

2026-04-30

USFK troop drawdown not being discussed: Defense Ministry

South Korea and the United States are not discussing a drawdown of the 28,500-strong U.S. forces stationed in Korea, a Ministry of National Defense official said Thursday.

2026-04-30

Like or unlike Sephora? What we know about Olive Young’s U.S. launch ahead of its full May rollout.

Olive Young, Korea's dominant beauty and health retailer, will open its first U.S. store in late May. The Pasadena debut marks the start of a broader expansion into the world's largest beauty market.

2026-04-30

Lee urges against 'self-destruction behavior' in diplomacy at luncheon with lawmakers

President Lee Jae Myung called for bipartisan cooperation in diplomatic and security matters, urging against "self-destruction behavior" as he spoke to independent and minor party lawmakers on Wednesday.

2026-04-29

Tennessee's deputy governor visits Korea Zinc smelter to push joint project forward

Tennessee Deputy Gov. Stuart McWhorter visited Korea Zinc's smelter in Onsan, Ulsan, on Tuesday to move forward with a joint $7.4 billion project with the company to build an integrated smelter in Tennessee.

2026-04-29