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Trump to South Korea’s Lee: ‘I look forward’ to meeting North Korea’s Kim

In White House meeting with Lee, Trump also says US should have ownership of land housing US military base in S Korea.

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President Trump Expresses Concerns Over Political Developments In South Korea

President Trump's concerns over political developments in South Korea and strained relations with President Lee amid challenges meeting US demands.

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South Korea’s Lee set to meet Trump, with trade and security high on agenda

July trade deal and status of US troops in South Korea in focus as two leaders meet for the first time.

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North Korea accuses South Korean troops of firing warning shots near border

South Korean acknowledges that its soldiers fired warning shots after North Korean troops briefly crossed the border.

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Chinese national in California jailed for exporting weapons to North Korea

Shenghua Wen, 42, received around $2 million (€1.7 million) from North Korean officials to ship firearms and ammunition from California.

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North Korea slams South Korea’s peace overtures as US drills continue

North Korean leader’s sister says South Korea cannot be a diplomatic partner, denounces ongoing army drills with the US.

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South Korea to restore pact halting military activity on North Korea border

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung said he will restore a military agreement to rebuild trust with North Korea.

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Kim Jong-un's sister mocks South Korean attempts to improve relations

Kim Yo-jong said on Thursday that Seoul's attitude towards North Korea “remains unchanged and can never change”.

Euronews

North Korean leader’s sister says South Korea lying about thaw in ties

Kim Yo Jong denies claims that Pyongyang has removed propaganda-blaring loudspeakers at the inter-Korean border.

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Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariff at 15 percent

South Korean leader says agreement eliminates ‘uncertainties’ in trade environment.

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North Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea

North Korean leader’s powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, dismisses Seoul’s outreach efforts under new president.

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South Korea mulls allowing individual tours to North Korea as tensions ease

Unification ministry in Seoul says allowing individual tours will not violate international sanctions.

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In South Korea, Trump’s tariff threats place US love affair under strain

South Koreans’ perceptions of the US have taken a dive amid Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy and trade agenda.

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South Korea ex-leader Yoon indicted as martial law probe continues

Former president has been indicted on additional charges as a special prosecutor continues investigations.

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Seoul repatriates six North Koreans who drifted south by accident and sought return

The individuals, who accidentally drifted into South Korean waters this year, were returned across a maritime border on Wednesday.

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South Korea repatriates six North Koreans picked up at sea

North Koreans’ repatriation comes as South Korea’s newly-elected president is working to improve inter-Korean ties.

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North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea

The unarmed man was found in the central-west border section before being led to safety by South Korean troops.

The Guardian - UK

A new style, tariff trouble and no mention of Yoon: key takeaways from two hours with South Korea’s new president

Lee Jae Myung shows no sign of grandeur, cutting very different figure to impeached predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol

Fortune

Trump's tariff pause expires next week. Here's how well Asian governments have been doing in negotiations with Washington

With just days to go until tariffs return, the Trump administration is still trying to negotiate new agreements with major trading partners.

Euronews

Six US citizens detained for trying to send rice and Bibles to North Korea

The incident comes as South Korea’s new liberal government seeks to ease friction with Pyongyang and restart long-dormant talks.

Al Jazeera

Americans detained trying to send rice, Bibles, dollar bills to North Korea

Six US nationals were taken into custody in South Korea near a restricted border area with North Korea.

International Business Times

N. Korea To Send Army Builders, Deminers To Russia's Kursk

North Korea will send military builders and sappers to help restore Russia's Kursk region after Ukraine's incursion, Moscow's security chief said, in a fresh sign of deepening ties between the two countries.

AAP

PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month

Anthony Albanese could soon get a second chance to meet with Donald Trump, after the US president abruptly cancelled their first in-person meeting.

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