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View Timeline →South Korea's New Position on Deploying Combat Forces to the Strait of Hormuz
South Korea's National Security Advisor announced that discussions with the U.S. about the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing, but the deployment of combat forces has…
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula; Seoul Calls for the Return of Operational Control from the U.S.
The South Korean President is requesting the return of wartime operational control from the U.S. to South Korean forces as tensions escalate with North Korea.…
Seoul on Relations with the U.S.: We Do Not Accept Submissive Diplomacy
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung rejected submissive diplomacy in light of disagreements with the U.S. over North Korean nuclear information. He reaffirmed the importance of…
Iran's New Ambassador Presents Credentials to South Korean President
Iran's new Ambassador to South Korea, Ahmad Erfanian, has officially presented his credentials to President Lee Jae Myung in a ceremony at the South Korean…
Proposal for Nuclear Deal with 'Kim'
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is advocating for a deal with the U.S. to reduce sanctions on North Korea in exchange for freezing its weapons…
South Korean President Calls for Lifting US Sanctions Against North Korea
The South Korean President is advocating for the US to lift sanctions on North Korea in return for a commitment to stop its weapons programs.…
North Korea's Failed Attempt to Launch 'Spy Satellite'; US, Japan, and South Korea Officials Discuss
North Korea made a second unsuccessful attempt to launch a spy satellite, prompting discussions among US, Japan, and South Korea officials. This failure has heightened…
Concerns About Russia's Role in Enhancing North Korea's Missile Capabilities
North Korea's recent missile tests have raised concerns about Russia's involvement in enhancing its missile capabilities. The U.S. and its allies are responding with sanctions…
The U.S. Imposes the Most Extensive Sanctions Against North Korea
The U.S. is imposing its largest sanctions package against North Korea to pressure it to halt its nuclear and missile programs. This includes sanctions on…