The Latest Breaking News from Yoon Sukyeol

S Korea, US discussing joint nuclear exercises, says Yoon

President says US assurances of ‘extended deterrence’ no longer enough in face of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities.

Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2023

South Korea, U.S. eye exercises using nuclear assets, Yoon says -newspaper

South Korea and the United States are discussing possible joint planning and exercises using U.S. nuclear assets in the face of North Korea's growing nuclear and missile threats, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said in a newspaper interview.

Reuters · Jan 2, 2023

South Korea's Yoon says North Korea faces retaliation for provocations

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Sunday that North Korea will continue to conduct constant nuclear and missile provocations, and the South's military should respond with clear retaliation, his office said.

Reuters · Jan 1, 2023

Why are North Korea’s drones spooking the South?

South Korea’s military failed to shoot down five drones on Monday, sparking national concern amid rising tensions.

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2022

South Korea’s Yoon Slams Response to North Drones, Vows to Create Drone Unit

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Tuesday he would advance the creation of a military unit specializing in drones, criticizing the military response to a border intrusion by North Korean drones. Five North Korean drones crossed into South Korea on Monday, prompting Seoul to scramble fighter jets and attack…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 27, 2022

South Korea's former president Lee granted special pardon

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol granted a special pardon on Tuesday to former President Lee Myung-bak, who was convicted of corruption and other charges and who has in recent years been suffering from poor health.

Reuters · Dec 27, 2022

South Korea's Yoon vows to advance creation of military drone unit

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Tuesday he would advance the creation of a military unit specialising in drones, criticising the military response to a border intrusion by North Korean drones.

Reuters · Dec 27, 2022

South Korea, U.S. consider live-fire drills amid North Korea threats

South Korea and the United States are considering staging their first large-scale joint live-fire demonstration in six years in 2023 amid North Korea's growing military threats, Seoul's defence ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters · Dec 22, 2022

South Korea's president stresses need for labour reforms

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Wednesday reforming practices in the labour market should be a top priority for his government's drive to improve the way the country works.

Reuters · Dec 21, 2022

South Korea protests Japan's island claim in national security strategy

South Korea issued a strong protest against Japan's territorial claim over disputed islands made in a national security strategy released on Friday while cautiously responding to Tokyo's plans for an unprecedented military buildup.

Reuters · Dec 16, 2022