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Trump Admin. to Widen Enforcement of 50% Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum
[International] : The U.S. Donald Trump administration announced that it will widen the enforcement of its 50-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to include hundreds of derivative products. In a Federal Register notice on Friday, the Department of Commerce said the Bureau of Industry and Security was adding 407 ...[more...]
Published: 2 days ago
Trump, Putin Come Short of Ceasefire Deal in Ukraine War
[International] : U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met face-to-face for the first time in six years, but came short of an agreement on a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. At a joint press conference on Friday, following a three-hour meeting in Alaska, Trump deemed the talks were "very ...[more...]
Published: 2 days ago
Japanese Prime Minister Expresses ‘Remorse’ during World War II Memorial Speech
[International] : Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed “remorse” in his memorial address for the war dead on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. In the speech at the National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead in Tokyo on Friday, Ishiba said Japan must never repeat the tragedy of war. He ...[more...]
Published: 3 days ago
Prominent Japanese Politicians Visit Controversial Yasukuni Shrine on World War II Anniversary
[International] : Prominent Japanese politicians considered front-runners to be the next prime minister visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on Friday, the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. According to Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro ...[more...]
Published: 3 days ago
N. Korean Leader Stresses Ties with Russia in Liberation Day Speech
[International] : North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stressed his country’s close ties with Russia in a congratulatory speech at a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule. The North’s Korean Central News Agency said Friday that Kim delivered the speech the previous day ...[more...]
Published: 3 days ago
Rubio: US Looks Forward to Working with President Lee to Advance ‘Ironclad’ Alliance
[International] : U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States looks forward to working with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his administration to advance the “ironclad” bilateral alliance. Rubio made the remark in a press statement on Wednesday, two days ahead of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s ...[more...]
Published: 4 days ago
Foreign Minister, Acting US Ambassador Visit S. Korean Shipyard
[International] : Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has visited a South Korean shipyard with acting U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Joseph Yun, ahead of a summit between their leaders late this month. Seoul’s foreign ministry and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said Wednesday that the top diplomats visited HD Hyundai’s headquarters ...[more...]
Published: 5 days ago
Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to US Fraud Charges
[International] : Disgraced Terraform Labs co-founder Kwon Do-hyung, also known as Do Kwon, has changed his stance and pleaded guilty in hopes of a significantly reduced sentence in connection with a massive cryptocurrency crash in 2022. Kwon pleaded guilty to two felony counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud on ...[more...]
Published: 5 days ago
US Human Rights Report: N. Korea Maintains Power through ‘Brutality and Coercion’
[International] : The U.S. State Department has said the human rights situation in North Korea remains very serious, in its first country-specific human rights report under the second Trump administration. In its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released Tuesday, the department says the North Korean government ...[more...]
Published: 5 days ago
S. Korea, China Agree to Toughen Penalties for Illegal Fishing
[International] : South Korea and China have agreed to strengthen penalties so that both countries can seize unauthorized fishing vessels and hold them while legal procedures are underway. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said Tuesday that the agreement was made in bilateral working-level talks held for three days ...[more...]
Published: 6 days ago
Deployment of Cutting-Edge US Combat Equipment Continues despite USFK Concerns
[International] : The deployment of cutting-edge U.S. combat equipment on the Korean Peninsula reportedly continues, despite concerns about a possible drawdown of U.S. Forces Korea(USFK) as part of the Donald Trump administration’s plans for American troops stationed overseas. The U.S. army’s top-of-the-line Athena-R ...[more...]
Published: 7 days ago
Asahi: S. Korea, Japan in Talks to Hold Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo on Aug. 23
[International] : A Japanese daily has reported that talks are underway for the leaders of South Korea and Japan to hold a summit in Tokyo on August 23. Citing multiple Japanese government sources on Saturday, the Asahi Shimbun said President Lee Jae Myung is likely seeking to highlight Seoul’s ties with Tokyo by ...[more...]
Published: 1 week ago
Bill Introduced in US Congress to Exempt US Allied Nations from Maritime Duties, Regulations
[International] : A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Congress aimed at exempting allied and partner nations, such as South Korea and Japan, from maritime duties and regulations, as Washington seeks cooperation with South Korea in restoring America's shipbuilding industry. Democrat Congressman Ed Case and ...[more...]
Published: 1 week ago
S. Korea, US in Final Stages of Scheduling First Lee-Trump Summit
[International] : South Korea and the United States have entered the final stage of consultations to arrange a summit between their leaders, which is likely to take place August 25 in the U.S. An official announcement is expected to take more time, as the two countries are still coordinating the ...[more...]
Published: 1 week ago
Greer Declares New Trade Order after US Reciprocal Tariffs Take Force
[International] : Anchor: U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs went into effect Thursday, affecting countries around the world. Welcoming the changes, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has declared an end to the global trade order under the World Trade Organization and the start of a whole new ...[more...]
Published: 1 week ago
Lutnick: Semiconductor Tariff to Be Waived for Firms Building Plants in US during Trump’s Term
[International] : U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the United States will waive its tariff on semiconductors only for companies that pledge to build production facilities in the U.S. during President Donald Trump’s term and fulfill their commitments. Lutnick made the remarks Thursday during an interview with Fox ...[more...]
Published: 1 week ago
US Official: Washington Notes ‘with Interest’ Kim Yo-jong’s Recent Statement
[International] : A senior U.S. official has said the United States takes note “with interest” of a recent statement from Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, which suggested the possibility of dialogue with the U.S. while rejecting any talks on denuclearization. Seth Bailey, acting ...[more...]
Published: 1 week ago
S. Korea, US to Hold Combined Military Exercise in August
[International] : South Korea and the United States will conduct a major joint exercise this month to strengthen their combined readiness posture. In a joint press briefing on Thursday at the defense ministry in Seoul, the allies announced that the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise will be held from August 18 to 28. During ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
Vietnam’s Leader to Visit S. Korea Next Week
[International] : Vietnam’s top leader, Tô Lâm, will visit South Korea next week at the invitation of President Lee Jae Myung, marking the first state visit by a foreign leader since the launch of the Lee administration. Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said Thursday that Lâm, general secretary of the Communist ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
Trump Plans 100% Tariff on Chips, Semiconductors
[International] : U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will impose a tariff of about 100 percent on chips and semiconductors. Trump made the remarks during a White House event where he announced Apple’s large-scale investment plans. But he reaffirmed that no tariffs will be imposed for companies ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
Senior Pentagon Official Calls S. Korea ‘Role Model’ in N. Korea Deterrence, Defense Spending
[International] : A senior U.S. defense official says South Korea continues to be a “role model” in its willingness to take more of the lead in defending against North Korea and in its defense spending. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby made the remarks in a social media post last Thursday as he ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
Trump Touts S. Korea Market Opening as Huge Business Opportunity
[International] : U.S. President Donald Trump says his country will be able to sell more cars in South Korea thanks to the recent trade agreement between the two countries. Trump made the remarks Tuesday in an interview with CNBC, boasting of the results of recent trade deals. The U.S. president said South Korea has ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
Google Expresses Intent to Purchase Satellite Images from S. Korea with Sensitive Areas Blurred Out
[International] : Google has expressed its intention to purchase satellite images of South Korea with sensitive facilities blurred out, ahead of Seoul’s decision on whether to permit the overseas transfer of the country’s high-precision map data. In a blog post Tuesday, Google said its mission is to “organize the ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
Chinese Embassy Stresses Good Relationships with Neighboring Countries
[International] : The Chinese embassy in South Korea has stressed that China maintains friendly ties with neighboring countries. The embassy issued the statement on Monday after South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said in an interview with the Washington Post that in Northeast Asia, China is becoming somewhat ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
Ukraine: Russia Helping N. Korea Produce Iranian-Style Attack Drones
[International] : Russia is reportedly helping North Korea produce drones modeled after Iran’s Shahed attack drones. According to Reuters, Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, made the claim in a social media post on Friday. Yemak reportedly said in the post that Russia is ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
Foreign Minister: USFK Role, Presence to Remain Unchanged
[International] : Foreign Minister Cho Hyun says the U.S. forces stationed in South Korea will remain here and their role will remain unchanged. The minister made the remarks during an interview with the Washington Post, published Sunday. Asked about the future of the U.S. forces in South Korea under the Trump ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
Foreign Minister: Lee-Trump Summit Unlikely to Be Delayed to Next Month
[International] : Foreign Minister Cho Hyun says final coordination is underway for a summit between South Korea and the U.S., adding that it is unlikely to be delayed until next month. Cho conveyed the information to reporters on Sunday at Incheon International Airport after returning from his trip to the U.S. and ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
'Shipbuilding Cooperation Project Key to Concluding US Trade Deal'
[International] : Presidential Chief of Staff for Policy Kim Yong-beom stated that a Seoul-led shipbuilding cooperation initiative, known as the "Make American Shipbuilding Great Again" (MASGA) project, played a pivotal role in finalizing a trade agreement with the United States. Speaking on a KBS program on Sunday, Kim ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
CSIS Expert: Trump Likely to Demand More Defense Spending from Seoul at Summit with Lee
[International] : An expert from the U.S. think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies(CSIS) says President Donald Trump will likely demand a hike in Seoul's defense cost-sharing during his upcoming summit with President Lee Jae Myung. In a report published on the think tank's website on Friday, ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
Trump: US in 'Great Relationship' with S. Korea
[International] : U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has a "great relationship" with South Korea, after the two sides reached a trade agreement in which Washington reduced its reciprocal tariff from 25 percent to 15 percent. In return, Seoul pledged to invest 350 billion dollars in the U.S. Trump made the ...[more...]
Published: 2 weeks ago
