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(LEAD) S. Korea secures 273 mln barrels of crude oil, 2.1 mln tons of naphtha by year-end: presidential aide

South Korea's presidential chief of staff announced that the country has secured 273 million barrels of crude oil and 2.1 million tons of naphtha from Middle Eastern nations, enough to sustain the economy for over three months. The supplies will be shipped via alternative routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Additional measures include covering extra shipping costs for alternative crude imports.

1 outlet · 5 articles Apr 15, 2026

(3rd LD) N. Korea's Kim observes test-firing of cruise, anti-warship missiles from key destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the test-firing of strategic cruise and anti-warship missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon, state media reported. The test, which involved two cruise missiles and three anti-warship missiles, was part of operational efficiency trials for the warship. Kim called for bolstering the country's nuclear war deterrent without limit, according to KCNA.

3 outlets · 6 articles Apr 14, 2026

Cheong Wa Dae welcomes nomination of U.S. ambassador to S. Korea

President Donald Trump has nominated former California congresswoman Michelle Park Steel as the US ambassador to South Korea, a post vacant since January 2025. South Korea's presidential office welcomed the nomination, expressing hope it will strengthen bilateral ties. If confirmed, Steel would be the second Korean American to hold the ambassadorship.

2 outlets · 6 articles Apr 14, 2026

Trump reiterates Strait of Hormuz to be soon open to navigation

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his confidence that the Strait of Hormuz will soon be reopened to navigation, despite recent US intelligence reports suggesting Iran may keep it closed. The waterway's closure has disrupted global oil markets, with OPEC+ planning to increase production. Iran has allowed passage for friendly nations while blocking US-linked ships.

4 outlets · 4 articles Apr 11, 2026

N. Korea's Kim vows 'multi-faceted' development of ties with China in meeting with Wang

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Pyongyang and called for stronger bilateral ties, placing top priority on relations with Beijing. Kim voiced support for China’s one-China principle and a multipolar world order. The visit was Wang’s first to North Korea since 2019 and follows last year’s Xi-Kim summit.

3 outlets · 6 articles Apr 10, 2026

Unification minister calls resuming tourist railway to border with N. Korea starting point for peace

South Korea has resumed tourist rail service to Dorasan Station, its northernmost stop near the border with North Korea, after a six-year hiatus. Unification Minister Chung Dong-young called the reopening a 'small starting point' for building everyday peace with Pyongyang.

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 10, 2026

(LEAD) BOK holds key rate steady for 7th straight meeting amid Middle East uncertainty

The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.5% for the seventh consecutive meeting, citing heightened uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. The decision was unanimous, with the central bank noting risks to inflation, growth, and financial markets. New Governor Shin Hyun-song has pledged a cautious monetary policy approach.

1 outlet · 8 articles Apr 10, 2026

(LEAD) N. Korea's top diplomat tells China that Pyongyang vows to deepen bilateral ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with North Korean leaders in Pyongyang, where both sides pledged to strengthen bilateral relations. The visit, the first by a Chinese foreign minister in over six years, coincided with the 65th anniversary of their friendship treaty. Discussions also touched on regional stability and historical ties, with Kim Jong-un reaffirming commitment to high-level exchanges.

1 outlet · 4 articles Apr 10, 2026

(LEAD) N. Korean, Chinese FMs hold talks in Pyongyang on strengthening ties: report

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with North Korean officials in Pyongyang this week, marking his first visit to North Korea since 2019 and signaling a further thaw in bilateral relations. The talks, confirmed by multiple sources, come ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's planned visit to China in May.

2 outlets · 4 articles Apr 9, 2026

Defense chief says plan to cut border unit troops to be executed 'gradually' by 2040

South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back announced plans to reduce troops at border units from 22,000 to 6,000 by 2040, replacing them with AI surveillance systems. The move, driven by demographic changes and low birth rates, aims to address shrinking military manpower. Ahn emphasized the reduction will be phased, dismissing concerns of an abrupt drawdown.

2 outlets · 2 articles Apr 9, 2026

(LEAD) Lee says time to fundamentally change economic system over fallout from Mideast war

President Lee Jae Myung has urged a fundamental overhaul of South Korea's economic system, citing rising oil prices and inflationary pressures from the Middle East war. He framed the crisis as an opportunity for structural reform, as separate reports noted diplomatic efforts and North Korean military activities.

1 outlet · 3 articles Apr 9, 2026

Trump weighs punishing certain NATO countries over lack of Iran war support - report

President Donald Trump met NATO chief Mark Rutte amid reports he is considering punishing allies who declined to support the US war with Iran, including moving US troops. Rutte acknowledged Trump's disappointment while defending European contributions.

9 outlets · 12 articles Apr 8, 2026

Trump warns of 50% tariffs on arms suppliers to Iran

President Donald Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on any country supplying weapons to Iran, a move experts say faces legal hurdles after the Supreme Court limited use of IEEPA. The announcement comes as the US and Iran begin a two-week ceasefire and prepare for peace talks.

2 outlets · 2 articles Apr 8, 2026

China's Foreign Minister to visit North Korea between April 9 and 10

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Pyongyang on April 9 for a two-day visit, marking his first trip to North Korea since September 2019. The visit, at the invitation of North Korea's foreign ministry, aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and came as the neighbours resume direct rail and flight services post-pandemic.

2 outlets · 4 articles Apr 8, 2026

(3rd LD) N. Korea conducts back-to-back ballistic missile launches in show of force

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, with launches observed in the morning and afternoon from the Wonsan area, according to South Korea's military. The launches follow a failed projectile test and come amid heightened tensions and diplomatic overtures from Seoul.

6 outlets · 10 articles Apr 8, 2026

(LEAD) N. Korea fires another ballistic missile toward East Sea after morning launches

North Korea launched another ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Wednesday afternoon, hours after firing multiple short-range ballistic missiles, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. The launches come amid heightened tensions following President Lee Jae-myung's expression of regret over private drone flights into the North.

3 outlets · 7 articles Apr 8, 2026

Cheong Wa Dae says insulting rhetoric by N. Korea not helpful for peace on Korean Peninsula

South Korea's presidential office responded to North Korea's harsh rhetoric, saying it hinders peace efforts, after a senior North Korean official dismissed Seoul's positive interpretation of Kim Yo-jong's remarks. The exchange reflects ongoing tensions and divergent views on inter-Korean relations.

1 outlet · 3 articles Apr 8, 2026

North Korea fires projectile towards Sea of Japan — Yonhap

North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the Sea of Japan on Sunday morning, according to Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. The missile, believed to be ballistic, fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. The launch follows a missile test reported on April 7.

1 outlet · 1 article Apr 8, 2026

Ex-Japan PM calls for Seoul-Tokyo cooperation at U.N. level to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for South Korea and Japan to collaborate at the U.N. level to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing global supply disruptions. He also suggested a bilateral logistics agreement and stressed trilateral security cooperation amid North Korean threats.

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 8, 2026

(2nd LD) N. Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles in back-to-back launch

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday, following a projectile launch a day earlier that reportedly failed. The launches came after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret over drone flights into the North, and amid Pyongyang's reaffirmation of its hostile stance toward Seoul.

3 outlets · 7 articles Apr 8, 2026