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South Korean and US militaries begin annual summertime drills to cope with North Korean threats

South Korea and the United States began their annual large-scale joint military exercise on Monday to better cope with threats by nuclear-armed North Korea

The Independent UK

South Korean president urges Japan to confront its colonial history in Liberation Day address

President Lee Jae Myung called on Tokyo to face its history in his Liberation Day address

The Independent UK

South Korea President Vows To Build 'Military Trust' With North

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed Friday to "respect" North Korea's political system and build "military trust", a day after Pyongyang said it had no interest in improving relations with Seoul.

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South Korea’s president vows to restore 2018 inter-Korean military agreement to ease tensions

South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae Myung, says he will seek to restore a 2018 military agreement with North Korea aimed at reducing border tensions and urged Pyongyang to respond to Seoul’s efforts to rebuild trust and revive dialogue

The Independent UK

Powerful sister of North Korean leader denies removal of frontline speakers

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has dismissed South Korean claims that North Korea is removing loudspeakers along the inter-Korean border

The Independent UK

Wife of South Korea’s jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over corruption allegations

Investigators are seeking to charge Kim over alleged crimes in one of three probes launched under Seoul’s new liberal government, targeting the presidency of Yoon, a conservative who was removed from office in April.

Euronews

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee arrested on corruption charges

Seoul court issues arrest warrant close to midnight over concerns of evidence destruction

The Independent UK

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With new weapons, cash and battleground experience from Ukraine, North Korea has become much more formidable

The war between Russia and Ukraine is taking place in Europe, but its security implications are increasingly being felt in Asia, too.

The Conversation

North Korea removing propaganda loudspeakers in border areas amid efforts to ease tensions

Seoul dismantled its loudspeakers a week ago, and Pyongyang appears to be following suit as President Lee Jae Myung seeks to improve ties with North

The Guardian - AU

South Korea claims North Korea has removed speakers from tense border

South Korea's military says North Korea has started removing some loudspeakers from the inter-Korean border

The Independent UK

North Korea Removing Border Loudspeakers: Seoul Military

North Korean troops have started removing propaganda loudspeakers used to blare unsettling noises along the border, South Korea's military said Saturday, days after Seoul's new administration dismantled ones on its side of the frontier.

International Business Times

South Korea and US to begin large-scale military drills amid North Korea tensions

South Korea and the US will launch their annual joint military exercises this month to counter North Korean threats, likely irritating Pyongyang.

Euronews

South Korea and America launch joint military drills to address threat of North Korea

The threat posed by North Korea’s growing nuclear and missile programs will be a key focus of the exercise

The Independent UK

South Korea Removing Loudspeakers On Border With North

South Korea said Monday it was removing loudspeakers used to blare K-pop and news reports to the North, as the new administration in Seoul tries to ease tensions with its bellicose neighbour.

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The Guardian - AU

South Korea begins removing loudspeakers on border with North to reduce tensions

Overture from new president Lee Jae Myung is latest effort to revive dialogue with Pyongyang that stalled under his predecessor

International Business Times

South Korea Begins Removing Loudspeakers On Border With North

South Korea said on Monday it has started removing loudspeakers used to blare K-pop and news reports into the North, as a new administration in Seoul tries to ease tensions with its bellicose neighbour.

The Independent UK

South Korea begins removing loud speakers blasting propaganda from border with North

South Korea says the move is an attempt to ease tensions between the warring nations

The Independent UK

South Korea hails last-minute deal with Trump to reduce US tariff to 15%

Seoul will invest $350bn in US projects selected by Donald Trump and purchase $100bn in energy products

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Trump Says US To Impose 15% Tariff On South Korean Goods

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States will impose a 15 percent tariff on imports from South Korea, as he touted a "full and complete trade deal" between both countries.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Kim Yo Jong? North Korea Supreme Leader's 'Powerful' Sister Snubs South's New President

Kim Yo Jong has dismissed any chance of communicating with South Korea's new government, criticizing their alliance with the US as a means to conduct invasion rehearsals.

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister lashes out at new South Korean president: ‘No reason to talk’

Kim Yo Jong says no reason for Pyongyang to discuss any issue with Seoul

The Independent UK

Video showing migrant worker moved by forklift prompts action from South Korea's president

South Korea's president has ordered officials to prevent abuses of migrant workers after a video sparked public outrage

The Independent UK

How South Korea aims to ease tensions with North Korea

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The Independent UK

South Korea looks into ways to improve relations with Kim Jong Un’s North

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to improve strained relations with Pyongyang

Euronews

Heavy rains in South Korea leave at least 17 dead and 11 others missing

South Korea has been battered by torrential rains for the past five days, leaving at least 17 people dead and 11 missing.

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