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South Korea faces high-stakes election; fears over China, North Korea and US ties shape voter concerns
As South Korea's election nears, Lee Jae-myung's approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the ...
US and allies accuse North Korea and Russia of violating UN sanctions
The United States and 10 allies say the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea flagrantly violates U.N.
US and allies accuse North Korea and Russia of flagrantly violating UN sanctions in military deals
The United States and 10 allies say the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea flagrantly violates U.N.
New South Korean President Lee faces crucial challenges at home and abroad
New South Korean President Lee Jae-myung described his victory as the start of the country’s return to normalcy, after ...
South Korea's foreign policy: Navigating relations with the US, China, and North Korea
South Koreans will head to the polls in the first week of June to elect a new president, but analysts caution that the ...
He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
At age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader of one of Asia’s most powerful economies, ...
Hoping for a new starting point in development of China-South Korea relations: Global Times editorial
Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea was elected South Korea's 21st president and subsequently sworn into office.
What Lee's presidency could mean after months of turmoil in South Korea
Images from the election of South Korea's new president are as peaceful and orderly as you'd expect to see in any vibrant ...
US and Ally Stage Naval Drills in Warning to North Korea
Participating U.S. forces included the Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence and a maritime patrol aircraft, according to South Korean naval officials. South Korea ...
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Korea’s Leftward Turn
Then there will be the whole question of South Korea’s historic relationship with America. The bond, our Donald Kirk reminds ...
Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea’s president, capping months of political turmoil
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Jae-myung, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician ...