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South Korea open to reviving North Korea talks, seeks progress on nuclear weapons

Seoul believes the resumption of talks between the US and North Korea should focus on progress on the North Korean nuclear weapons issue and must not undermine the country's security readiness.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the opening ceremony of the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations honouring North Korean troops killed while fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, in Pyongyang, North Korea, April 26, 2026.
National flags of South Korea, USA and Japan

South Korea, Japan and US to conduct joint drills next month - report

FILE PHOTO: South Korea's marines take part in US and South Korea's marine corps combined amphibious landing drill called the 'Ssangyong' exercise, in Pohang, South Korea, September 2, 2024.

US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints

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North Korea can talk to US if it stops insisting on denuclearisation, Kim says

Kim Jong Un says North Korea could resume talks with the US if Washington abandons its call for denuclearization, recalling fond memories of Trump.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a meeting of the Supreme People's Assembly at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture released September 22, 2025 by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.

Muslala urban renewal to be shown at Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism

The hard workers of Muslala have been working to make Jerusalem more sustainable, healthier, and fun. And they are ready to send that inspiring message to the world.

The vast central space of the Clal Center accommodates a variety of entertainment fare.

Trump planning South Korea visit likely to meet China's leader - CNN

White House officials said Trump’s potential Gyeongju trip is not yet finalized but is seen as a chance to secure more economic investments for the US, similar to his recent foreign visits.

US President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, August 15, 2025

South Korea vows support to Koreans arrested in US immigration raid

Over 300 employees at a Hyundai Motor company factory were detained by US immigration officers.

 A migrant and a legal observer lay on the floor as they are detained by federal immigration officers at U.S. immigration court in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., June 6, 2025.

Korea–Israel defense ties deepen as Rafael and Hyundai Rotem ink TROPHY APS agreement at MSPO 2025

The agreement will see the two companies cooperate on the integration of Israel’s battle-proven TROPHY Active Protection System (APS) onto South Korea’s K2 Main Battle Tank.

Rafael and Hyundai Rotem ink TROPHY APS agreement at MSPO 2025.

South Korea tells China it wants to normalize ties, Yonhap reports

A high-level South Korean delegation, led by Park Byeong-seug, hopes to repair strained relations with China, as President Lee Jae Myung sends a letter to Xi Jinping.

An illustration of Chinese, South Korean flags, diplomats shaking hands.

North Korea leader Kim oversees firing of new air defense missiles, KCNA says

The report came ahead of the summit on Monday between US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a ceremony for the launch of a "new multipurpose destroyer," as per state media KCNA's reports, in Nampo, North Korea, in this handout picture released on April 26, 2025, by the Korean Central News Agency.

North Koreans sent to Russia working 'like slaves' - report

According to the report, Moscow is facing "labor shortages" caused by their ongoing invasion of Ukraine, to which they've reached out to Pyongyang for military support.

 RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un attend a state reception in Pyongyang, earlier this year.

South Korea's military shrinks amid massive drop in population

The dramatic decline in the pool of available males for military service is also causing a shortfall in the number of officers and could result in operational difficulty if it continues.

South Korean army K1E1 tanks cross a pontoon bridge during a US-South Korea joint river-crossing exercise which is a part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training, near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in Yeoncheon, South Korea, March 20, 2025

South Korean floods, landslides kill at least 14, 12 missing

A majority of the casualties occurred in Sancheong County, in the south of the country.

 Firefighters take part in a rescue operation at a flooded area caused by torrential rain in Daegu, South Korea, July 17, 2025.