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U.S. considering 'winding down' Iran miliary operation, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration is considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, while calling on Korea, China, Japan and other countries to get involved in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-21

'A new kind of president': U.S. foreign affairs magazine praises Lee for high approval ratings, governing style

A U.S.-based foreign affairs magazine depicted President Lee Jae Myung as “a new kind of president” on Friday, attributing his high approval ratings to his administrative competence.

2026-03-07

U.S. diplomats highlight focus on aligning foreign aid with Trump policy priorities

U.S. diplomats on Monday stressed Washington's focus on aligning foreign assistance with President Donald Trump's policy priorities.

2025-12-16

Foreign minister nominee says U.S. deal possible before deadline

Cho Hyun, Korea’s nominee for foreign minister, signaled Thursday that Seoul and Washington could reach a tariff agreement before the Aug. 1 deadline, even as he acknowledged the high-stakes complexity of the negotiations.

2025-07-17

Lee Jae-myung calls for stronger U.S. alliance, more regional engagement to counter North's threats

Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung argued that South Korea should engage more actively with all of its regional neighbors on Monday, but offered few clues as to how he would rein in the North's weapons development or cooperation with Russia.

2025-05-26

Lee Jae-myung pledges to restore inter-Korean hotline, strengthen U.S. alliance

Liberal presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung has pledged to restore the South-North Korean hotline if elected president.

2025-05-26

Lee Jae-myung changes tune on foreign policy ahead of presidential election

Following former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment in December last year, Democratic Party front-runner Lee Jae-myung has noticeably recalibrated his tone on how Korea should approach its neighbors and alliance with the United States.

2025-04-23

Trump's inaugural signals South Korea not a priority in U.S. foreign policy shift

President Donald Trump's inauguration speech signaled a bold and unilateral shift in U.S. foreign policy, while the lack of mention of the South Korea-U.S alliance signals a potential sidelining of Seoul in critical issues.

2025-01-23

All you need to know about Korea's general election

Policy is drowned out in favor of potshots as the rival parties seek control of parliament.

2024-04-07

Foreign minister calls for 'healthy, mature' ties with China

Foreign Minister Park Jin said Tuesday that Korea seeks a “healthy and mature” relationship with China that is based on “mutual respect,” suggesting that the two countries could still find common ground.

2023-05-23