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(2nd LD) Senior U.S. diplomat to visit Seoul in coming weeks to launch working groups on Oct. summit agreements

A senior U.S. diplomat will visit Seoul in the coming weeks to launch bilateral working groups on implementing agreements from the October summit between Presidents Trump and Lee, including nuclear-powered submarines and civilian nuclear fuel programs. Allison Hooker, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, will lead the U.S. delegation, as announced after her talks with South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo.

1 outlet · 5 articles May 19, 2026

(LEAD) Unification ministry defends white paper against criticism over 'two-state' language

South Korea's unification ministry has defended the use of 'two-state' language in its latest white paper, clarifying it does not constitute legal recognition of North Korea as a state. Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said the 'peace-oriented two-state approach' differs fundamentally from North Korea's 'two hostile states' policy. The ministry described the language as an implementation strategy for peaceful coexistence.

1 outlet · 3 articles May 19, 2026

US to waive sanctions on Russian oil shipments for 30 days — Treasury Secretary

The US Treasury Department has issued a 30-day general license waiving sanctions on Russian oil already loaded on tankers, aiming to stabilize the global energy market. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move will help vulnerable nations access energy and reduce China's ability to stockpile discounted oil. Several countries, including Pakistan, may benefit, though analysts caution about infrastructure limits.

2 outlets · 5 articles May 18, 2026

Senior S. Korean diplomat visits Washington for talks on nuclear sub project, other issues

South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo visited Washington to discuss the implementation of security and economic agreements from last year's summit, including Seoul's pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines and civil nuclear fuel rights. Meetings with senior U.S. officials and lawmakers highlighted both progress and challenges in the follow-through on these commitments.

1 outlet · 3 articles May 18, 2026

'Staggering' Iran toll drives up global executions to 40-year high, Amnesty says

Amnesty International reported that at least 2,707 people were executed worldwide in 2025, the highest number since 1981, with Iran accounting for nearly 80% of the total. The rights group attributed the surge to authorities tightening their grip on power, particularly in Iran following the June 2025 war with Israel. Executions also rose in several other countries, while China's figures remain opaque.

2 outlets · 3 articles May 18, 2026

(LEAD) Unification white paper pivots to peaceful 'two-state' coexistence with N. Korea

South Korea's unification ministry has released an annual white paper outlining a shift from pressure and confrontation to peaceful coexistence with North Korea, emphasizing mutual trust and a 'two-state' relationship. The paper, which also scales back human rights references, has drawn criticism from those who argue it contradicts the long-standing view of inter-Korean ties as a special unification process.

1 outlet · 2 articles May 18, 2026

(2nd LD) N. Korea's Kim chairs army commanders' meeting, orders southern border defense buildup

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un convened a meeting with top military commanders and called for reinforcing front-line units along the southern border, describing the goal as turning the area into an 'impregnable fortress.' State media reports indicate plans to restructure the military and enhance training, while analysts note the influence of lessons from the war in Ukraine.

2 outlets · 4 articles May 18, 2026

(3rd LD) Samsung Electronics union to proceed with strike despite management's dialogue offer

Samsung Electronics' largest labor union said it will proceed with a major strike planned for next week, rejecting the company's proposal to resume talks without preconditions. The union demands fixed performance bonuses tied to 15 percent of operating profit from the semiconductor division, while management proposed maintaining the current system with alternative calculations. The strike, set to last 18 days, could disrupt production at the world's largest memory chipmaker.

1 outlet · 12 articles May 15, 2026

Long-speculated Trump-Kim meeting fails to materialize during Beijing visit

Despite weeks of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did not meet during Trump's visit to Beijing in mid-May. A White House official confirmed that no such meeting was scheduled, and South Korean officials noted that preparations for any summit appeared almost nonexistent. Trump's focus remained on his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and ongoing negotiations with Iran.

1 outlet · 3 articles May 15, 2026

Xi warns Trump about ‘extremely dangerous’ risks if Taiwan issue mishandled

During their summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Donald Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict and push bilateral relations into an 'extremely dangerous situation.' The two leaders discussed trade and other issues, but Taiwan was not mentioned in the White House's official statement, according to one report. Analysts note Xi's tougher tone, while the US reportedly avoided a explicit commitment to defend Taiwan.

4 outlets · 7 articles May 14, 2026

Russian troops pressing ahead along entire engagement line in Ukraine operation — Shoigu

At Shanghai Cooperation Organization meetings, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said Russian forces are advancing along the entire engagement line in Ukraine and that the Kiev regime lacks political will for peace. He also called for preventing renewed conflict around Iran, welcomed a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire, and condemned Western freezes of nearly $590 billion in assets belonging to Russia and other states.

1 outlet · 4 articles May 14, 2026