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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump held follow-up talks on Trump's request for Seoul's assistance in building U.S. military vessels during a NATO summit dinner in Ankara. Lee pledged full cooperation and the leaders agreed to continue working-level consultations, while also recalling a golf promise and discussing a potential Lee visit to the U.S.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara and pledged $100 million in humanitarian aid. The aid is limited to non-lethal support, reflecting Seoul's ongoing policy.
NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners (IP4) pledged to expand cooperation in defense industry and advanced technology during a meeting in Ankara, Turkey. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended, alongside officials from Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, with discussions covering Russia's aggression in Ukraine and Indo-Pacific security.
US President Donald Trump's recent statements on a potential F-35 sale to Turkey have highlighted divergent views between Washington and Jerusalem. Israeli defense officials worry about Turkey's ability to circumvent US restrictions and the regional implications, while Trump sees Ankara as a key NATO ally to bring back into the Western fold.
The SSG Landers have signed Venezuelan right-hander Pedro Avila to replace Anthony Veneziano, who was released after a poor start to the KBO season. Avila brings experience from Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball, while the Landers look to improve their league-worst team ERA.
South Korea's economy continues its recovery, driven by strong semiconductor exports and improving domestic consumption, according to the finance ministry and state-run think tank KDI. Despite a manufacturing slowdown, exports hit a record high in June, and the finance ministry raised its growth projection for 2026.
At a NATO summit in Ankara, leaders unveiled tens of billions of dollars in arms deals while President Trump voiced disappointment with allies. Tensions over defence spending and support for Ukraine were balanced by commitments to increase aid and defence budgets.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, pledging deeper bilateral ties and cooperation. The two also joined US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for trilateral talks reaffirming commitment to denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula and signing an MOU on small modular reactors.
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced a 14.9 trillion won package of loans and guarantees to support small- and medium-sized enterprises hit by recent foreign exchange volatility. He also pledged to implement three megaprojects and unveil a second-half growth strategy, despite May's record current account surplus.
The South Korean action thriller 'Agent Kim Reactivated' extended its run at No. 1 on Netflix's non-English chart, accumulating 8.2 million views in the latest tracking week. The series, starring So Ji-sub, has maintained the top spot for three consecutive weeks, while 'The East Palace' debuted at No. 2.
South Korea's current account surplus hit an all-time high of US$38.61 billion in May, driven by robust semiconductor exports, according to Bank of Korea data. The country also saw corporate excess funds reach a record in Q1, reflecting strong earnings.
Canada has selected Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to build 12 submarines in a contract worth over US$12bn, with maintenance extending 50 years. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney, ends a closely fought competition with South Korea's Hanwha Ocean, which had touted advanced technology and industrial partnerships.
South Korea and NATO have agreed to launch negotiations on a procurement framework, potentially opening NATO's joint defense market to Korean firms. The decision came during President Lee Jae Myung's meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Ankara summit, where Seoul also pledged $100 million in non-lethal aid to Ukraine.
The foreign ministers of South Korea, the United States, and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of a NATO summit, establishing a framework for trilateral cooperation to accelerate small modular reactor deployments in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. announced over $10 million in new funding to support the initiative, which officials say aims to meet growing energy demands while upholding high standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation.
South Korea has formally objected to the U.S. Trade Representative's proposed 12.5 percent tariff on South Korean goods over forced labor concerns, calling it unwarranted and disproportionate. Both the South Korean Embassy and the Korea International Trade Association have submitted comments requesting revision or deferral, citing Seoul's strong legal framework against forced labor.
US President Donald Trump said he would lift sanctions on Turkey and decide on a potential F-35 sale during a NATO summit in Ankara. NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions, and Secretary General Mark Rutte announced initiatives including $40 billion for anti-drone capabilities.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, proposing expanded joint research and a 'Korea–NATO Defense Industry Partnership 2.0' to enhance bilateral cooperation.
As South Korea hosts its first UNESCO World Heritage Committee session, the country is staging a series of heritage events in Busan, including the sailing of a replica Joseon-era diplomatic ship, a national pavilion with exhibitions, and public demonstrations by master artisans of traditional crafts like 'gat' hat-making.
South Korea's weather agency forecasts monsoon rains to drench the nation starting Wednesday, with heavy downpours expected in central and southwestern regions. Rainfall amounts could reach 80-150 mm in some areas, with strong winds and thunderstorms also possible.
South Korea's revised Information and Communications Network Act has come into effect, introducing punitive damages for major online information producers and new obligations for large platforms. The move has drawn concern from the United States, while Seoul insists the law does not discriminate against foreign firms.