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Landmark South Korean court ruling says North Korea must pay for blowing up border office

Seoul calls for resumption of inter-Korean diplomacy to resolve all issues between rival nations

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Yoon acquitted in case related to South Korean marine's drowning in a rare legal reprieve

South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has won a rare legal reprieve in one of the criminal cases brought after he was ousted for imposing martial law

The Independent UK

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Macron hosts summit to urge support for cinema amid impact of AI, streaming

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for stronger international efforts to protect cinema from the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence and streaming platforms while hosting more than 200 industry figures at the Lumière Summit in southern France.

France 24

France, South Korea announce billion-euro investment for audiovisual industry

France and South Korea will invest one billion euros to support the audiovisual and entertainment sector, President Emmanuel Macron said as he brought together some of the world's top entertainment bosses for a summit on the future of cinema.

Radio France Internationale

298 Missing Cases Reopened After Jeju Cop Allegedly Cleared 2 People Later Found Dead

A South Korean officer is detained for allegedly closing missing-person cases without verification, leading to tragic outcomes. Authorities are reviewing 298 cases he handled, sparking calls for police accountability.

International Business Times UK

Four bodies in three days: Police under scrutiny after mysterious deaths on South Korea’s Jeju island

At least four people reported missing on Korean island found dead

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Missing Woman's Body Found in Jeju 100 Days After Police Closed Her Case, National Probe Ordered

The discovery of Jang Mi-ran's body on Jeju Island has sparked national outrage over police mishandling of missing person cases, prompting a presidential order for a thorough investigation.

International Business Times UK

From stock euphoria to panic: South Korea investors face painful market fallout

South Korea’s KOSPI has fallen about 30% from its June 19 peak as a retail-driven stock market boom fuelled by leveraged products turned into a sharp sell-off. The market fallout has left investors facing substantial losses, while raising concerns over financial-market reforms, retail leverage and South Korea’s ambitions to secure…

The Economic Times

Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North

South Korea's Woljeong-ri station project symbolizes peace hopes amid complex inter-Korean relations. President Lee Jae Myung's dovish approach faces hurdles from US actions and North Korea's provocations. Pyongyang ignores Seoul's overtures and labels South Korea its most hostile enemy. The rail project, stalled previously, now inspires skepticism among local residents.…

The Economic Times

North Korea dismisses Trump’s bid to woo Kim Jong Un at the expense of longstanding US ally

Trump and Kim met three times from 2018-2019 but their high-stakes diplomacy eventually fell apart

The Independent UK

South Korea turns to China as Trump warms up to Kim

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with South Korean officials, as US President Donald Trump’s push to revive diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reshapes the security dynamics on the Korean Peninsula.

The Times of India

In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why is Seoul so uneasy?

Lee Jae Myung has long pushed for stronger homegrown defences, yet Donald Trump’s move has sparked alarm in some quarters

The Guardian - AU

North Korea slams joint US-South military drills as 'open threat' to regional security

On Sunday, US President Donald Trump stunned regional allies by ordering the Pentagon to scale back the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, just a day before they were due to start.

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South Korea and Japan stress stress 'critical' US alliance as Trump slashes military drills

Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.

The Independent UK

South Korea urges ‘solid’ US alliance after Trump cuts military drills to appease Kim Jong Un

Trump said the military exercises with South Korea ‘send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile’ to North Korea

The Economic Times

How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?

President Trump's approach has tested the U.S.-South Korea alliance over military drills. Security commitments and troop presence remain points of contention between the nations. Trade relations have seen renegotiations and tariff pressures impacting South Korean businesses. South Korean companies have significantly invested in various U.S. industries. Political management has involved…

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South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills

Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un

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The Times of India

‘No intention to attack North Korea’: South Korea President Lee after Donald Trump reduces US drills

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung advocates for stronger independent defense capabilities. He defended annual civil-defense exercises as purely defensive measures. These drills occur alongside joint US-South Korea military exercises. President Trump previously instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military drills. Seoul plans to continue strengthening its own defense…

The Times of India

'39,000 soldiers guarding you from Kim’: Trump reduces military drills with South Korea over Iran

US president Donald Trump has put fresh strain on Washington’s security ties with Seoul, saying South Korean president Lee Jae Myung declined a request to assist the US in its military operation against Iran. Trump also questioned the cost of America’s defence commitments to South Korea.

The Economic Times

Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

President Trump reduced joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision raises concerns about United States security interests in Asia. Experts believe this move punishes an ally and encourages an adversary. South Korea has long been a close ally of the United States. The exercises are critical for deterring North…

The Times of India

‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails North Korea-Russia ties in message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and stability. This growing partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea has provided troops and weapons to…

Bangkok Post

South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War

SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an "irreversible" nuclear state.

France 24

South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of a peace treaty.

The Independent UK

South Korea’s leader calls for end to conflict with North Korea and pursuing ‘peaceful coexistence’

Korean War of 1950-53 was stopped by a ceasefire and not a peace treaty

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