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President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 28. [YONHAP]

Lee says will resolve 'pending issues' with allies thru mutual respect

Issues between close allies should be resolved based on mutual respect and fundamental principles, President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday.

2026.4.28

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young delivers a statement clarifying his remarks regarding the location of a nuclear enrichment facility in Kusong, North Korea, at the Government Complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 20. [NEWS1]

South Korea's military classifies North's nuclear sites as joint secret, undercutting presidential defense

South Korea's military classified North Korea's uranium sites as joint secrets, conflicting with President Lee's defense of Unification Minister Chung, who disclosed them during a session, leading to diplomatic tensions with the U.S.

2026.4.22

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United States Forces Korea (USFK) Commander General Xavier Brunson speaks during change-of-command ceremony for the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and USFK at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on Dec. 20, 2024. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Defense Ministry denies USFK's protest against unification minister's remarks on North Korean nuclear facility

The Defense Ministry has denied reports that United States Forces Korea Commander (USFK) Gen. Xavier Brunson lodged a protest against the unification minister’s recent remarks that allegedly leaked classified U.S. information.

2026.4.21

North Korea's loudspeakers targeting South Korea as seen from the southern side of the demilitarized zone in Gyeonggi on June 14, 2025. [YONHAP]

U.S. restricts satellite intelligence sharing with South Korea amid controversy over minister's comments

The U.S. has restricted South Korea's access to satellite intelligence on North Korea after a minister disclosed details about a uranium enrichment facility, though military readiness remains unaffected according to South Korean officials.

2026.4.21

Unification Minister Chung Dong-yong attends a hearing of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee in Yeouido, western Seoul, on April 15. [NEWS1]

Unification minister's mention of North's uranium enrichment site based on public information: Ministry

Remarks by Unification Minister Chung Dong-young that divulged the existence of a hitherto unknown North Korean uranium enrichment site were based on publicly available information, according to the South Korean Ministry of Unification on Sunday.

2026.4.19

Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young speaks at a parliamentary meeting in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul, on April 15. [NEWS1]

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.

2026.4.17

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Lee says will resolve 'pending issues' with allies thru mutual respect

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