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abcnews.go.compolitics19 days ago
U.S. and South Korea Begin Working-Level Talks on Nuclear Submarines, Uranium Enrichment and Reprocessing Rights
Allison Hooker and Park Yoon-joo began two-day consultations in Seoul on June 2 to implement nuclear and shipbuilding provisions agreed by Presidents Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump last October.
South China Morning Postworld19 days ago
US General Describes South Korea as Strategic Asset Aimed at China, Prompting Objections from Beijing and Seoul
US Forces Korea commander General Xavier Brunson made the remarks on May 22. South Korea and China both registered objections through official channels.
koreatimes.co.krworld46 days ago
USFK Commander Stresses East-Up Mapping for Indo-Pacific Strategy
The commander of U.S. Forces Korea highlighted the value of an east-up perspective in viewing the Indo-Pacific region during a speech at the U.S. Army War College. The approach emphasizes strategic connections among South Korea, Japan and the Philippines rather than a conventiona…
rferl.orgworld47 days ago
South Korea's Foreign Minister Details Foreign Policy Focus on US Alliance, Regional Ties, and Defense Enhancements
South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun affirmed the U.S. alliance as the foundation of its foreign and security policy in a May 6, 2026, speech. He addressed recent speculations and outlined efforts to enhance defense capabilities and trilateral cooperation. The remarks come ami…
rt.comworld60 days ago
South Korea, US to Set Wartime Control Handover Timeline at Security Consultative Meeting
South Korea's defense ministry announced that a timeline for transferring wartime operational control from the US will be determined in this year's Security Consultative Meeting and proposed to both countries' leaders. The allies aim to meet required conditions by the first quart…