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US and South Korean officials, including Rubio and FM Cho Hyun, have agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation to resolve North Korea’s nuclear issue and uphold a combined defense posture.
South Korean officials are being pressed to accelerate the development of mega-chip projects. This initiative aims to bolster the nation's semiconductor industry and maintain its competitive edge.
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile and other projectiles into the Yellow Sea, according to South Korean officials. This marks a resumption of missile tests after a month-long pause.
South Korean officials' suggestion of a "citizen dividend" funded by future AI gains caused significant market volatility, leading to a retreat in the Kospi index. The proposal sparked concerns and prompted a notable reaction in the stock market.
South Korean officials are calling for the establishment of a preemptive emergency response system as the conflict in Iran continues to escalate, aiming to bolster national preparedness.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with South Korean officials, including Lee, to discuss peace initiatives on the Korean Peninsula. Wang Yi pledged a constructive role and stated that the US needs to change its hostile policy towards the region.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, along with other financial leaders, posed for a photo marking the launch of around-the-clock won trading.
South Korean officials are actively involved in international trade discussions, addressing a USTR trade probe and the EU's steel safeguard plan. Separately, the trade minister met with ASEAN ambassadors to foster deeper economic cooperation.
South Korean officials presented their country's experience in forest preservation to Central Asian countries in Astana, Kazakhstan, proposing a partnership to address shared environmental challenges.
South Korean authorities have ordered residents to evacuate an area following a reported white phosphorus leak at a US military base.
South Korean officials, including the Prime Minister and the head of the election watchdog, have pledged to take all necessary measures to investigate and apologize for ballot shortages during recent local elections. Lee Jun-seok has called for a National Assembly probe into the issue.
South Korean officials, including Lee, met with US representatives to discuss strengthening their partnership, with Lee calling the US and South Korea "most important partners." Discussions also touched upon reviving Free Trade Agreement talks and cultural ties.
South Korean officials, including President Lee, are urging citizens to reduce power consumption and driving to prevent an impending energy crunch. The government is implementing measures to manage energy demand and ensure stable supply.