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Semaforworld8 hrs ago
U.S. officials back Coupang in dispute with South Korea over data rules
Senior U.S. officials and Republican lawmakers have pledged support for Coupang after the company alleged unfair treatment by South Korean regulators. The dispute has contributed to delays in a proposed $350 billion trade agreement between the two countries.
koreatimes.co.krworld5 days ago
U.S. Approves $106 Million JDAM Precision Bomb Sale to South Korea
The State Department authorized the government-to-government Foreign Military Sale on June 5, 2026. South Korea requested 708 KMU-557 tail kits and 58 KMU-572 guidance sets.
upi.comworld6 days ago
South Korea and U.S. Hold Nuclear Cooperation Talks in Seoul
South Korean officials described this week's nuclear talks with the United States as a success. The two sides met to advance agreements reached at last year's summit between their leaders.
38north.orgworld12 days ago
South Korea Conveys Willingness for Dialogue with North Korea
South Korea has relayed its readiness to resume talks with North Korea through Singapore. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said the message was delivered during Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan's recent visits to China and North Korea.
koreaherald.compolitics21 days ago
U.S. Diplomat to Visit Seoul to Start Working Groups on Summit Agreements
Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker will lead a delegation to Seoul in the coming weeks to launch bilateral working groups implementing agreements from the October 2025 summit between President Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. The announcement followed talks in…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics23 days ago
South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Arrives in Washington for Bilateral Talks
South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister arrived in Washington on Monday to discuss implementation of last year's bilateral security agreements. The visit includes meetings with senior U.S. officials and covers nuclear-powered submarine cooperation along with other pending issue…
upi.comworld26 days ago
South Korean Destroyer Departs for Six-Month Anti-Piracy Deployment in Gulf of Aden
The 4,400-ton destroyer left a naval base in Busan on May 15, 2026, marking its ninth overseas deployment as the 48th vessel assigned to the anti-piracy Cheonghae unit. Around 260 troops will serve a six-month tour escorting South Korean vessels off Somalia. The deployment comes…
tass.comworld29 days ago
South Korean President to Meet U.S. Treasury Secretary Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
The South Korean president will hold a meeting with the visiting U.S. Treasury secretary on Wednesday to discuss tariffs and other bilateral issues. The talks come one day before the U.S. official travels to China for a summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinp…
japantimes.co.jppolitics1 day agoSourced
Hegseth Hosts South Korean Defense Minister at Pentagon
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back to the Pentagon on May 11 2026 for bilateral talks. The meeting advances defense coordination between the two allies on the Korean peninsula.
koreaherald.comworld31 days ago
U.S. and South Korea Sign Shipbuilding Partnership Agreement During Seoul Minister’s Visit to Washington
Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan concluded a four-day visit to Washington on May 9, 2026, after meetings with senior U.S. officials to advance a $350 billion investment commitment. The two sides signed a shipbuilding partnership memorandum and discussed energy and nuclear cooperat…
japantimes.co.jpworld33 days ago
South Korean Opposition Leader Criticizes Government Policies
The leader of South Korea's conservative opposition party met with foreign reporters on May 8, 2026 and criticized the ruling party's approach to relations with the United States, judicial matters and proposed legislation. The opposition holds no seats in the presidential office…
koreatimes.co.krworld35 days ago
U.S. Marines Demonstrate Aviation Support Capabilities With South Korean Forces
A U.S. Marine unit based in Japan conducted training with South Korean Marines from March 14 to April 19 as part of the annual Korean Marine Exercise Program. The sessions focused on aviation ground support, logistics, firefighting and mass casualty response. The U.S. Indo-Pacifi…
tass.comworld35 days ago
South Korean President Briefed on Blast Aboard HMM-Operated Ship in Strait of Hormuz
The president received a briefing on a blast and fire aboard a South Korean-operated vessel anchored off the United Arab Emirates. Officials reported no injuries and said the ship will be towed to a nearby port for damage assessment. The briefing also covered a U.S. decision to s…
thehindu.comworld44 days ago
U.S. Limits South Korea's Access to North Korea Nuclear Intelligence After Facility Disclosure
The United States has limited South Korea's access to satellite-collected intelligence on North Korea's nuclear facilities following a disclosure by the unification minister. The move protests the revelation of a uranium enrichment site in Kusong. South Korean military officials…
The Guardianfinance47 days ago
US Postpones Security Talks with South Korea Over Coupang CEO's Legal Protection in Data Breach
A data breach at South Korean retailer Coupang has triggered diplomatic tensions with the United States, affecting security talks and leading to postponed visits. The issue involves demands for legal protections for Coupang's CEO Bom Kim amid South Korean investigations. Lobbying…
dawn.comworld48 days ago
South Korea Addresses U.S. Lawmakers' Concerns on Tech Regulations After Data Breach
South Korea's government stated it would ensure no discrimination against U.S. tech companies, including Coupang, following a letter from U.S. lawmakers demanding an end to unfair targeting. The assurance aligns with a U.S.-South Korea trade deal fact sheet signed in November. Th…
upi.comworld48 days ago
South Korea Unification Minister Accused of Leaking North Korea Nuclear Site Remarks
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young dismissed allegations that he leaked classified information by naming Kusong as a North Korean uranium enrichment site. He stated his remarks were based on public information and aimed to underscore the nuclear threat. Opposition lawmakers ha…
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54 U.S. Republican Lawmakers Urge South Korea to Ease Tech Regulations
More than 50 members of the U.S. Republican Study Committee sent a letter to South Korean Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha on April 21, 2026, U.S. time. The letter accused Seoul of discriminatory regulations targeting firms like Coupang Inc. and urged an immediate end to such actions. Y…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld49 days ago
North Korea's Kusong Suspected as Uranium Enrichment Site Amid Intelligence Dispute
North Korea's city of Kusong has drawn attention following a South Korean official's mention of it as a nuclear facility. The U.S. protested the disclosure and partially suspended intelligence sharing with South Korea. Suspicions about Kusong's role in uranium enrichment date bac…
bostonglobe.comworld50 days ago
US Limits Satellite Intelligence Sharing with South Korea After Disclosure on North Korean Nuclear Site
The United States has limited some satellite intelligence sharing with South Korea following remarks by Seoul's unification minister on a suspected North Korean nuclear site. The restrictions began this month but do not affect military preparedness. Intelligence on North Korea's…