South Korea’s political turmoil puts neighbourly relations on shaky ground
As political changes loom, South Korea's leadership crisis could affect ties with China, Japan and the US, observers say With the fate of suspended South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol hanging in the balance,
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U.S. voices 'firm' support for Korean people, appreciates Korea's efforts to act in line with Constitution after Yoon's warrant issuance
The United States on Saturday reiterated its "firm" support for the South Korean people and appreciated the Asian country's efforts to act in line with its Constitution, hours after a Seoul court issued a warrant to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for an extended period over his botched martial law
South Korean president arrested, accused of leading insurrection
South Korean court orders arrest of impeached president over martial law decree
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea ’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was formally arrested early Sunday, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul, as he faces possible imprisonment over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month.
South Korea's impeached president faces arrest over martial law declaration amid protests

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South Korea slams Hegseth over North Korea 'nuclear power' comments
US Ally Reacts as Pete Hegseth Declares North Korea a 'Nuclear Power'
South Korea rejects Trump nominee Hegseth’s ‘nuclear power’ label for North Korea
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An Agenda for the U.S.–South Korea Strategic Economic Partnership in 2025 and Beyond
In his November 7, 2017, speech to South Korea’s National Assembly, then-President Donald Trump unambiguously noted that “this alliance between our nations was forged in the crucible of war and strengthened by the trials of history.
Seoul eyes revival of US-North Korea, inter-Korean talks under Trump 2.0
US secretary of state nominee signals shifts in N. Korea policy toward stabilization and risk reduction Seoul’s Foreign and Unification ministries on Thursday unveiled their 2025 policy priorities, pledging to “proactively” prepare for the potential revival of US-North Korea nuclear talks under the second Trump administration while gearing up for a possible resumption of inter-Korean dialogue.
South Korea, Japan foreign ministers stress security ties amid political turmoil
Foreign ministers from South Korea and Japan met in Seoul on Monday to discuss strengthening their relations in the face of increasing security challenges in the region and political tumult in the host nation.
In South Korea, Blinken Affirms Alliance Amid Challenges Facing Democracies
The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and as Donald J. Trump returns to power.
Less than a week before Trump inauguration, North Korea launches missiles
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Tuesday morning. The launch is the second of the year for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which last did a missile test on Jan. 6, when Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting Seoul, South Korea . Tuesday’s rocket launch was first reported by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Trump’s Second Term: Charting a New Path in Asia
Donald Trump’s inauguration as president signals the start of a new chapter in U.S. policy toward Asia, particularly in its approach to China and regional
Trump picks a former air crewman and space expert to head the Air Force
President-elect Donald Trump has named Troy Meink, a former Air Force KC-135 tanker navigator and former deputy of the National Reconnaissance Office, as his choice to serve as the top civilian leader for the Air Force.
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20th CBRNE Command Soldiers participate in US Army recruiting event on National Mall
The U.S. Department of Defense’s premier Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command supported a U.S. Army