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South Korean container ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern

South Korea has launched its first commercial container ship voyage through the Arctic, testing the route's viability as Middle East conflict disrupts traditional shipping lanes. The PanStar Acro, carrying 837 TEUs of cargo, is expected to take about 45 days to reach European ports, but the trip has sparked environmental and geopolitical concerns, including potential friction with Western allies over Russia's role.

8 outlets · 10 articles 6d ago

South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction

The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise between the US and South Korea ended five days early after President Trump ordered a reduction, citing relations with North Korea and cost. The scaled-back drills drew criticism from experts and North Korea, while the US confirmed preparation for the trilateral Freedom Edge exercise in 2026.

5 outlets · 8 articles Aug 19

Trump would like to meet with Kim Jong Un this autumn — WSJ

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly directed aides to arrange a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this autumn, possibly on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen. Meanwhile, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to maintain close coordination on the North Korean nuclear issue, though neither side's public statements reaffirmed the denuclearization commitment.

6 outlets · 13 articles Aug 19

Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled

US President Donald Trump stated that no negotiations with Iran are occurring or planned, asserting the Strait of Hormuz is open after mines were removed. Iran's lead negotiator demands conditions for reopening, while other officials signal mixed signals on diplomatic prospects.

7 outlets · 11 articles Aug 19

Chinese FM Wang Yi set to arrive in Seoul for talks on N. Korea, bilateral issues

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul for talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, calling on the US to change its 'hostile policy' toward North Korea. The visit follows President Lee Jae Myung's proposal for multiparty talks to formally end the Korean War.

4 outlets · 6 articles Aug 18

N. Korea warns of 'self-defense' measures despite Trump's order to reduce drills with S. Korea

North Korea's Kim Yo-jong dismissed the US decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea as meaningless, saying Pyongyang focuses on the fact that the drills continue. A KCNA commentary vowed to 'completely neutralize' military threats, while South Korea's unification minister expressed hope the reduction could open dialogue.

4 outlets · 7 articles Aug 18

Hyundai Motor workers again to stage partial strikes amid wage dispute

Hyundai Motor's South Korean union and management have tentatively agreed on a wage deal featuring a monthly base pay increase, a large performance bonus, and a retirement-age extension, pending a union vote on Aug. 31. The agreement follows a series of strikes that disrupted production and caused significant losses.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 18

(2nd LD) Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit S. Korea this week: foreign ministry

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will make a two-day visit to South Korea starting Wednesday, meeting with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and President Lee Jae Myung. The trip follows President Lee's proposal for multiparty talks to end the Korean War.

1 outlet · 1 article Aug 18

(LEAD) Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit S. Korea this week: foreign ministry

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for a two-day official visit, holding talks with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun and scheduled to meet President Lee Jae Myung and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac. The visit comes amid scaled-back U.S.-South Korean military drills and diplomatic efforts to engage North Korea.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 18

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit S. Korea this week: foreign ministry

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will make a two-day official visit to South Korea starting Wednesday at the invitation of his counterpart Cho Hyun. During talks, Wang said Beijing is 'actively considering' a leaders' summit at November's APEC meeting in Shenzhen.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 18

Trump hints at contact with North Korea's Kim after scaling back Seoul drills

US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, citing their personal rapport and Pyongyang's 57 nuclear weapons. The announcement follows his decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, drawing mixed reactions from Seoul, Pyongyang, and US lawmakers.

8 outlets · 11 articles Aug 18

Seoul shares trim earlier gains late Tue. morning as investors lock in gains

South Korea's KOSPI pared early gains late Tuesday morning as investors locked in profits amid fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement. Tech stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix led gains, while oil price concerns and global market cues weighed on sentiment.

5 outlets · 5 articles Aug 18

Stray Kids lands atop Billboard 200 with 'This & That,' group's 9th No. 1

Stray Kids' new EP 'This & That' has debuted atop the Billboard 200, marking the group's ninth No. 1 album and tying the Rolling Stones for second-most among groups. The K-pop act also leads multiple charts, including Top Album Sales and Vinyl Albums, while Katseye's 'Wild' was reported separately to have claimed No. 1 in a later week.

2 outlets · 3 articles Aug 17

Trump turns to economic pain as US bombings fail to sway Iran

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.

35 outlets · 68 articles Aug 13

Gov't aims to supply over 230,000 additional homes in Seoul metropolitan area to tame housing prices

The government aims to add over 230,000 homes in the Seoul metropolitan area, but its plans have collided with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s opposition to building in Yongsan Park. Talks have narrowed differences on some sites, while the ruling party considers shifting redevelopment authority to district chiefs.

3 outlets · 10 articles Aug 13

S. Korea's fiscal balance improves through June: budget ministry

South Korea's managed fiscal balance deficit narrowed to a three-year low in the January-June period, driven by stronger tax revenues. Tax collections rose significantly, with income and corporate taxes leading the gains, while government spending also increased. The central government's debt declined month-on-month.

1 outlet · 2 articles Aug 13

Special counsel indicts ex-President Yoon over messages justifying martial law

South Korea's special counsel has indicted 58 people, including former President Yoon Suk Yeol, in a probe into his 2024 martial law declaration, corruption allegations, and a Marine's death. The investigation also resulted in charges against former security advisers and Yoon's wife.

2 outlets · 4 articles Aug 12

S. Korean won marginally rises against U.S. dollar

The South Korean won edged higher against the U.S. dollar in recent trading sessions, supported by exporter dollar sales and falling oil prices, while traders remained cautious over U.S. inflation data and Middle East tensions. Foreign investors showed mixed activity in local stocks, with the KOSPI experiencing sharp fluctuations.

1 outlet · 2 articles Aug 12

(LEAD) KT Q2 net profit sharply down due to data breach fines

South Korea's privacy watchdog fined KT Corp. 53.9 billion won for a data breach affecting 16,647 users via unauthorized base stations. The company's Q2 net income fell 34.5% due to the fine, while its AI and cloud business grew 22.3%.

1 outlet · 3 articles Aug 12

North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan says

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile into the sea east of the Korean peninsula on Wednesday, according to Japan's Defence Ministry and South Korea's military. The launch, which follows a series of weapons tests this year, occurred ahead of major joint military drills planned by South Korea and the United States.

2 outlets · 4 articles Aug 11