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Passage through Hormuz may take time despite cease-fire, national security chief says

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac assessed that it could take some time for Korean-flagged vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, despite a two-week cease-fire between the United States and Iran.

2026-04-10

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

South Korea's policy puzzle: Lee's top aides divided over 'two states' approach to North

The head of South Korea’s Unification Ministry and the country's top security adviser have aired starkly differing views on North Korea policy. While one sees North and South Korea as “two states,” the other opposes this viewpoint.

2025-10-05

$350 million 'up front' cash payment to U.S. 'unfeasible,' Korea's security adviser says

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac doubled down on Seoul's refusal to pay its $350 billion investment pledge to Washington "up front," as suggested by U.S. President Donald Trump, saying it was "unfeasible" on Monday.

2025-09-29

Korea to work with U.S. to improve visa system after ICE raid, national security adviser says

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday that Seoul will work with Washington to improve the U.S. visa system to eliminate risks for Korean companies operating in the United States following the shocking immigration raid in Georgia.

2025-09-12

Lee, Trump to discuss alliance modernization during summit: National Security Adviser Wi

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac highlighted Friday that the modernization of the Korea-U.S. alliance will be on the agenda in President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump upcoming summit in Washington.

2025-08-22

National security adviser heads to U.S., sparking speculation about tariffs and security talks

Korean National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac departed for Washington on Sunday, just 12 days ahead of a U.S.-imposed deadline of Aug. 1 for finalizing a deal over tariffs proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

2025-07-20

Korea's security adviser Shin Won-sik and U.S. counterpart Mike Waltz agree to early Washington meeting

Korea's National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik spoke by phone with his new U.S. counterpart Mike Waltz for the first time and agreed to meet in Washington at an early date, Seoul's presidential office said Thursday.

2025-02-06

Trump expressed desire to meet Yoon before inauguration, says Seoul's national security adviser

Korea's national security adviser, Shin Won-sik, said that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump expressed a desire multiple times to meet with President Yoon Suk Yeol before his inauguration in a call that Shin was privy to.

2024-11-24

Korea sees limited impact from Middle East tensions, stays vigilant

Korea has seen limited impact from the Middle East tensions on its economy but will continue to closely monitor the situation and take proactive measures if necessary, the presidential office said Tuesday.

2024-09-24