Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

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

Senior U.S. diplomat hails joint fact sheet release as opening 'new chapter' in Korea-U.S. alliance

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said Wednesday that Korea and the United States have opened a "new chapter" in their alliance with the release of a joint fact sheet on bilateral security and trade agreements.

2025-11-15

The Korea-U.S. fact sheet and what it means for tariffs, troops and submarines

In a surprise press conference Friday, President Lee Jae Myung announced that South Korea and the U.S. concluded a rather delayed joint fact sheet covering both bilateral trade deal and security.

2025-11-14

Hegseth says Pentagon will support 'model ally' South Korea's drive for nuclear-powered submarines

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth underscored Tuesday in Seoul that the Pentagon will work with relevant agencies to support U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to help South Korea build nuclear-powered submarines.

2025-11-04

Hegseth voices 'serious' concerns over China's activities in South China Sea in talks with Chinese defense chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed "serious" concerns over China's activities in the South China Sea, around Taiwan and toward its regional allies during his first in-person talks with his Chinese counterpart in Kuala Lumpur.

2025-10-31