Reunions could be a dream too far for Korean families torn apart by war Hwang Rae-ha is 80 years old and despairs of ever seeing his mother again after the Korean war separated them in the 1950s. Reuters · Oct 4, 2022
S.Korea President Yoon warns of 'resolute' response over N.Korea's missile launch -Yonhap South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol on Monday warned of 'resolute' response after North Korea's missile launch earlier in the day, Yonhap News Agency reported. Reuters · Oct 4, 2022
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles, Fourth Time this Week North Korea fired two ballistic missiles early on Saturday, South Korea's military said, the nuclear-armed country's fourth launch this week as Seoul, Tokyo and Washington ramp up joint military drills to counter Pyongyang. South Korea, Japan and the US staged anti-submarine drills Friday -- the first in five years --… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 1, 2022
Korea abuzz over president’s hot-mic moment SEOUL: The party of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is suing a local broadcaster, claiming it had misrepresented a vulgar comment caught on a hot mic in which he appeared to insult the United States. Bangkok Post · Sep 29, 2022
Kamala Harris hits out at North Korea’s ‘provocative nuclear rhetoric’ on DMZ visit Pyongyang fired ballistic missiles into the sea just hours before US vice-president arrived in Seoul The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022
Kamala Harris arrives in South Korea hours after North Korea tests more ballistic missiles North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022
Harris, Yoon condemn N.Korea's provocative nuclear rhetoric, missile launches - White House U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol condemned North Korea's "provocative nuclear rhetoric" and reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula, the White House said on Thursday. Reuters · Sep 29, 2022
Kamala Harris visits DMZ after North Korea missile launch US vice president and South Korea President YoonSuk-yeol both condmened North Korea’s weapons tests. Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2022
U.S. VP Harris says she is in South Korea to reinforce strength of alliance U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Thursday she visited South Korea to reinforce the strength of the two countries' alliance, as she held a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul. Reuters · Sep 29, 2022
U.S. VP Harris denounces N.Korea's 'brutal dictatorship,' Pyongyang fires more missiles U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said North Korea is a country with a "brutal dictatorship", an illegal arms programme and rampant human rights violations, issuing unusually strong criticism during a visit to the inter-Korean border on Thursday. Reuters · Sep 28, 2022
Home to 28,000 U.S. troops, S.Korea unlikely to avoid a Taiwan conflict Tensions over Taiwan have raised the thorny issue of whether U.S. troops based in South Korea would be involved in any conflict, with American and South Korean officials acknowledging that the peninsula could easily be dragged into a crisis. Reuters · Sep 26, 2022
S.Korea's Yoon says 'untrue' media reports damage alliance amid hot mic controversy South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Monday "untrue" media reports over his remarks threatened to damage relations with the United States after he was caught cursing on a hot mic during his visit to New York last week. Reuters · Sep 26, 2022
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile, Seoul Says North Korea fired a ballistic missile Sunday, Seoul's military said, just days after a US aircraft carrier arrived for joint drills with the South in a show of force against Pyongyang. With talks long-stalled, nuclear-armed North Korea has doubled down on its banned weapons programs, even revamping its laws earlier… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022
North Korea fires ballistic missile, Seoul says North Korea fired a ballistic missile Sunday, Seoul's military said, just days after a US aircraft carrier arrived for joint drills with the South in a show of force against Pyongyang. Bangkok Post · Sep 25, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022 South Korean president calls US lawmakers ‘idiots’ on hot mic ‘It would be so humiliating for Biden if these idiots don’t pass it in Congress’
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022 US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea for start of first major joint drills in five years Threat of North Korea looms over exercises, as crew member says they ‘can’t ever really forget what we’re all here for’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022 South Korea president criticised over gaffes at Queen’s funeral and UN Yoon Suk-yeol accused of discourtesy in London and of swearing after chat to Joe Biden
Reuters · Sep 23, 2022 Gaffes, controversy overshadow S.Korea's Yoon trips to U.N., London A series of gaffes and controversies is overshadowing South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's first major overseas tour, sending his ratings plunging and inviting scathing criticism from some lawmakers even within his own party.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 22, 2022 Japan, S. Korea leaders affirm need to restore bilateral ties NEW YORK -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol affirmed the need to restore Japan-South Korea relations by resolving wartime labor issues and other matters during a meeting in New York on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.
Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2022 Kishida, Yoon hold talks, agree to improve Japan-S Korea ties Japan and S Korea’s leaders agree to improve relations soured by disputes over WWII forced labour and sexual slavery.
Reuters · Sep 22, 2022 S.Korea's Yoon asks Biden to resolve concerns over EV subsidy rules South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol asked U.S. President Joe Biden to help address Seoul's concerns that new U.S. rules on electric vehicle subsidies will hurt the country's automakers, Yoon's office said on Thursday.
Reuters · Sep 22, 2022 Biden and Yoon pledge close cooperation on North Korea - White House U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol reaffirmed their commitment in a meeting on Wednesday to strengthen their countries' alliance and cooperate closely "to address the threat posed by North Korea", the White House said.
Reuters · Sep 21, 2022 S.Korea, Japan hold first bilateral talks since 2019, seek stronger ties South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held their first one-on-one talks on Wednesday and agreed on the need to improve relations dogged by historical disputes.
Reuters · Sep 20, 2022 Electric vehicles row overshadows S.Korean president's first U.S. visit South Korea's opposition to new rules governing U.S. subsidies for electric vehicles are set to overshadow President Yoon Suk-yeol's first official trip to the United States, disrupting a recent display of alliance strength with Washington.
Bangkok Post · Sep 19, 2022 Rising S Korea deepens ties with Asean To witness the dynamism of South Korea's rise and its relationship with Asean and each bloc member, it is important to attend the reception marking the national day of Vietnam.