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Joseph Yun, the acting U.S. ambassador to Korea, speaks at a business forum hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea at a hotel in Seoul on March 18. [NEWS1]

U.S. envoy says 'sensitive country' tag 'no big deal.' Seoul isn't reassured.

Acting U.S. Ambassador to Seoul Joseph Yun downplayed Korea's addition to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) “sensitive country” list as “not a big deal,” attributing it to security incidents involving the mishandling of sensitive information.

2025.3.18

The Department of Energy headquarters in Washington [UPI/YONHAP]

South Korea confirms U.S. 'sensitive' listing not due to foreign policy issues

Seoul’s Foreign Ministry clarified Monday that the United States added South Korea to its "sensitive" country list due to "security concerns" related to research labs under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

2025.3.17

Rival parties play blame game after U.S. places South Korea on nuclear 'sensitive' country list

The U.S. classified South Korea as a "sensitive" country, raising concerns about bilateral cooperation amid political turmoil and ongoing nuclear discussions.

2025.3.16

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U.S. envoy says 'sensitive country' tag 'no big deal.' Seoul isn't reassured.

South Korea confirms U.S. 'sensitive' listing not due to foreign policy issues

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