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The United States, China and Korea in the 21st century (KOR)

Korea must strengthen its industrial, technological and civic foundations while helping shape a stable balance between the United States and China.

2026.8.27

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, on March 20, in Washington. [AP/YONHAP]

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.

2026.3.21

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President Lee Jae Myung speaks during an event to celebrating military personnel promotion at Blue House in central Seoul on March 6. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

'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.

2026.3.7

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Mexican Border Defense Medal presentation in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec. 15. in Washington. [AP/YONHAP]

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

Cho Hyun, nominee for foreign minister, answers questions during his confirmation hearing at the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee in Seoul on July 17. [JUN MIN-KYU]

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.

2025.7.17

Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung, center, speaks to students at Ajou University in Suwon, Gyeonggi, on May 26. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

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.

2025.5.26

Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung speaks during a press conference at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on May 25. [JOONGANG ILBO]

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.

2025.5.26

Rep. Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party, left, shakes hands with acting U.S. Ambassador to Korea Joseph Yun at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Jan. 22. [NEWS1]

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.

2025.4.23

U.S. President Donald Trump signs documents as he issues executive orders and pardons for Jan. 6 defendants in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day in Washington ON Jan. 20. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

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.

2025.1.23

From left: Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon, Saemirae Party leader Lee Nak-yon, Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok and Rebuilding Korea Party leader Cho Kuk [YONHAP]

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.

2024.4.7