South Korea confirms first project under $350 billion U.S. investment pact despite viability concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump had voiced criticism over the project's pace of implementation.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.09.2026
Japan, U.S. and South Korea back Taiwan at trilateral meeting
The top diplomats of Japan, South Korea and the U.S. expressed support for the democratic island, days before a U.S.-China leaders' summit.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.09.2026
Three South Korean soldiers injured in landmine border explosion
Three South Korean soldiers have been injured in an explosion at the heavily fortified border with North Korea.
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news.sky.com
21.09.2026
Former South Korean military officers sentenced to prison over 2024 martial law incident
Then-South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in 2024, ordering military forces to the National Assembly in an failed self-coup.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
South Korea presidential chief of staff resigns amid slide in support for Lee
President Lee Jae Myung's approval ratings have been partly blamed on failed ministerial nominations.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Three South Korean officers wounded in border explosion
South Korean officers injured in DMZ explosion, possibly caused by a landmine, according to local media reports.
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aljazeera.com
21.09.2026
Explosion injures 3 South Korean military officers in border area with North Korea
Three South Korean military officers have been injured in an explosion near the country’s heavily fortified border with North Korea
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abcnews.com
21.09.2026
Three South Korean soldiers injured in DMZ blast
It was not immediately clear whether the explosion was caused by a North Korean mine, a South Korean mine or another explosive device.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
North Korea anthem played at South’s Bangladesh hockey match at Asian Games
Asian Games organisers in Japan accidently play North Korea's anthem ahead of South's hockey match with Bangladesh.
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aljazeera.com
18.09.2026
South Korea Set to Approve Abortion Pills Next Year
The country used to have one of the strictest policies against abortion among developed countries.
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time.com
18.09.2026
South Korean president urges Trump dialogue with Pyongyang
Trump announced in August that he intended to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year as he once again touted the pair's relationship. Pyongyang has offered little response.
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euronews.com
18.09.2026
South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure
Seoul resolves recent speculation over sending military to strait of Hormuz, saying ‘there won’t be deployment that would involve or enter war’South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, has said he will
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theguardian.com
18.09.2026
South Korea’s Lee issues high-stakes apology as public support sinks
The move comes as the U.S. slams Seoul over not aiding the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, slow movement on a U.S. trade deal and economic pressure at home.
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japantimes.co.jp
18.09.2026
South Korea president seeks reset after approval rating nosedive
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will seek to reverse hemorrhaging public support and get his policy agenda back on track at a high-stakes Friday press briefing, even as a barrage of criticism fro
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japantimes.co.jp
18.09.2026
South Korea says U.S. investment deal delayed, parliament briefing may be held next week
South Korea's foreign minister made the remarks at the airport before departing to the U.S., where he is due to meet Marco Rubio for talks.
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japantimes.co.jp
17.09.2026
South Korea’s PanStar plans more Arctic trips after 20-day Europe run
The Northern Sea Route, offering a shorter passage from Asia to Europe than the Suez Canal, is drawing interest from container shippers.
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japantimes.co.jp
17.09.2026
South Korea’s top diplomat to meet Rubio amid U.S. investment discussions
The pair plan to hold consultations on a wide range of topics, including the South Korean-U.S. relationship and Korean Peninsula issues.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
South Korean court orders North Korea to pay $32.5 million for blowing up joint liaison office
A South Korean court has ruled that North Korea should pay the South 44.6 billion won, or about $32.5 million, for blowing up a joint liaison office between the countries in 2020
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abcnews.com
16.09.2026
South Korean retail traders’ scam losses rose to $250 million amid market swing
While the number of cases has risen just 4.1% from the same period last year, data shows the amount of money involved is up 19.8%.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
South Korean workers challenging U.S. government over Georgia raid
The more than 300 South Korean workers were detained in an immigration raid last year at a Hyundai-LG electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026