Musk interested in India as new Tesla factory location Several counries are courting Tesla and Elon Musk as the company thinks about new factory locations. Fortune · May 24, 2023
Japan and South Korea leaders mend fences in visit to Hiroshima memorial Joint visit during G7 summit seen as further evidence of determination to overcome longstanding friction The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023
Drink Fukushima water if it’s clean, South Korea tells Japanese officials Millions of tonnes of treated radioactive water release will begin between spring and summer The Independent UK · May 16, 2023
Canada's Trudeau to visit South Korea; focus on minerals, security Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will arrive in South Korea on Tuesday for a summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol as the two countries seek to boost cooperation on security and critical minerals used in batteries. Reuters · May 16, 2023
‘Brutal interference’: China tabloid rounds on S Korea criticism Global Times lashes out at Seoul after its embassy complained about the tabloid’s coverage of president’s US visit. Al Jazeera · May 8, 2023
Japan’s Kishida tells S Koreans his heart hurts over occupation Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says his ‘heart hurts’ for Koreans who suffered under Japanese colonialism. Al Jazeera · May 7, 2023
Lost papers, singing leaders and a not so little mermaid – take the Thursday quiz Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare? The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023
South Korea's Yoon says nuclear consultative group upgrades U.S. alliance South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday that a planned nuclear consultative group and new partnerships on supply chains and science and technology are an "upgrade" to the country's alliance with the United States. Reuters · May 2, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war live: Crimea navy oil depot fire ‘contained’ – as it happened Moscow-installed governor in Sevastopol says blaze, attributed to Ukrainian drone strike, now under control The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s sister warns US-S Korea pact risks ‘serious danger’ Kim Jong Un’s sister said N Korea would respond in ‘direct proportion’ to her country’s enemies – the US and S Korea. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2023
Ride the ‘Korean Wave’: The best shows to stream on Netflix The Glory, Alchemy of Souls, Single’s Inferno and other shows to watch, as Netflix plans to drop $2.5bn on K-content. Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2023
A threat to North Korea? What the Washington Declaration means We take a look at the significance of the declaration, and whether it could make North Korea change its direction. Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2023
South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol sings American Pie at state dinner with Biden Angelina Jolie was among guests who were treated to surprise performance of Don McLean classic at White House Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023
South Korea’s Yoon surprises Biden with live rendition of ‘American Pie’ ‘I had no damn idea you could sing’ The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023
The Guardian - US · Apr 26, 2023 US nuclear-armed submarines to resume visits to South Korea for first time in 30 years Yoon Suk-yeol meets Joe Biden in Washington amid concerns in South over North’s nuclear buildup
Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023 US nuclear subs to dock in South Korea to deter Pyongyang: Biden US and South Korean leaders pledge to up deterrence during second official state visit of Biden’s presidency.
Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2023 US nuclear sub heading to South Korea WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden greeted his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk-yeol for a state visit Wednesday at which they will announce a beefed-up US nuclear shield for Washington's vital ally in the face of an aggressive North Korea.
Axios · Apr 26, 2023 U.S. moves to reassure South Korea of protection against nuclear attack Biden and the South Korean president will sign a "Washington Declaration" on nuclear coordination.
Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2023 Netflix to drop $2.5bn on Korean content after ‘Squid Game’ mania Announcement comes as South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is on a six-day visit to the United States.
The News Lens · Apr 25, 2023 US-South Korea State Visit Could Feature Quiet Talks on China South Korea used to be shy to talk about Taiwan and reluctant to get involved in contentions between the U.S. and China, but experts say this might be changing.
Caixin Global · Apr 24, 2023 China Lodges Complaint About South Korean President’s ‘Erroneous’ Remarks on Taiwan Chinese vice foreign minister conveys opposition to the nation’s ambassador about drawing parallels between the issues of Taiwan and the Korean Peninsula
Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2023 South Korea restores Japan to trade white list amid warming ties Seoul restores preferential trade status three years after neighbours restricted trade over historical grievances.
Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2023 China lodges complaint over S Korean president’s Taiwan comments China’s vice foreign minister rejects Yoon Suk-yeol declaring Taiwan a ‘global issue’ comparable to North Korea.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023 Taiwan Strait: top EU diplomat calls for European navy patrols Josep Borrell says safeguard would show Europe’s commitment to the ‘absolutely crucial’ area
Reuters · Apr 21, 2023 South Korea says summit with Biden to give significant attention to North Korea rights South Korea's Washington ambassador Cho Hyun-dong said on Friday he was sure North Korean human rights would be given significant attention in summit talks between South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden next week.