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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

South Korea can take 'primary responsibility' for deterring North, says Pentagon white paper

Korea can take "primary responsibility" for deterring North Korea with a more limited U.S. support, according to the 2026 National Defense Strategy published by the United States Department of Defense on Friday.

2026-01-24

U.S. Army squadron in Korea deactivated last month amid concerns about potential troop cut

A U.S. Army squadron tasked with a reconnaissance mission in Korea was deactivated last month, a congressional report showed Thursday, amid speculation that Washington could consider a troop drawdown in the allied country in a posture adjustment.

2026-01-02

Korea Zinc to build $7.4B smelter in Tennessee in rare partnership with Washington

Korea Zinc will invest $7.4 billion to build a smelting facility in Clarksville, Tennessee, in a move under which the U.S. government itself will take the unusual step of investing directly in a foreign private company.

2025-12-15

President Lee meets Trump at the White House — in pictures

The White House on Monday released over 40 official photographs of the Korea-U.S. summit, taken by its official photographer, through the photo-sharing site Flickr.

2025-09-03

Trump says Korea should pay for its own defense

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Korea pays the United States "very little" for America's military support and should pay for its own defense, amid expectations that he would demand the Asian ally shoulder a greater security burden.

2025-07-09

Korean, U.S. Navy sailors reflect on shared sacrifices and commitments at UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan

On the 75th anniversary of the Korean War's outbreak, U.S. and South Korean navies honored fallen soldiers at the UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan, reaffirming their commitment to peace and alliance.

2025-07-01

Korea is chasing U.S. Navy contracts. Japan wants to challenge that.

Japan has declared the revival of its shipbuilding industry, setting up a new front in its economic rivalry with Korea as both nations vie for lucrative contracts with the U.S. Navy.

2025-06-30

U.S. Army reopens rotational unit's headquarters in Korea after $2.2 million upgrade

The U.S. Army reopened headquarters in Korea for the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team of the U.S. 4th Infantry Division, enhancing facilities after a $2.2 million upgrade.

2025-06-16

New Korean gov't faces Trump tariff pressure with trade talks set to begin

U.S. President Donald Trump is intensifying his push on tariffs following a recent federal court ruling, raising pressure on Korea’s incoming administration ahead of soon-to-begin full-scale trade negotiations with Washington.

2025-06-03