They will join China’s leader, Xi Jinping, and about 20 other heads of state, some of whom share a strong distrust of the United States.
Author: CHOE SANG-HUN
South Korea Outlaws Use of Smartphones During Class
It becomes the latest country to restrict phone use in schools, with a law that will go into effect in 2026.
South Korea’s Leader and Trump Find Common Ground: Kim Jong-un
At the White House, President Trump and Lee Jae Myung praised each other’s eagerness to talk to North Korea’s leader — even if he doesn’t want to talk to them.
China Looms Large as South Korea’s President Meets With Trump
Washington’s increasing focus on Beijing is straining the decades-old alliance between South Korea and the United States.
China Looms Large as South Korea’s President Meets With Trump
Washington’s increasing focus on Beijing is straining the decades-old alliance between South Korea and the United States.
North Korea Honors Its Soldiers Who Fought in Ukraine
The North’s leader, Kim Jong-un, publicly consoled bereaved families, as well as awarding medals to soldiers returning from the force he has sent to aid Russia.
Once Seen as Divisive, South Korea’s New Leader Tries for Charming
To South Koreans weary of the political polarization that led briefly to martial law, President Lee Jae Myung is showing a more human touch than his predecessor. But his biggest challenges lie ahead.
South Korea’s Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Is Arrested on Corruption Charges
Kim Keon Hee, accused of accepting Chanel bags and other items as bribes, is the only former first lady in the country to have been put behind bars. Her husband has also been jailed on insurrection charges.
North Korea Says Kim’s Relations With Trump ‘Not Bad,’ but Stands Firm on Nukes
The country appeared to signal an openness to talks, but said it must be recognized as a nuclear power and would not discuss abandoning its arsenal.
North Korea Rejects New South Korean Leader’s Peace Overtures
In its first comment on President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea, North Korea dismissed a call for dialogue, dampening hopes of a new chapter in relations.