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South Korea's Yoon says North Korea faces retaliation for provocations

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Sunday that North Korea will continue to conduct constant nuclear and missile provocations, and the South's military should respond with clear retaliation, his office said.

Reuters

North Korea's Kim orders new ICBM, bigger nuclear arsenal amid tension

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for developing new intercontinental ballistic missiles and a larger nuclear arsenal to counter U.S.-led threats, state media said on Sunday, amid flaring tension between the rival Koreas.

Reuters

S.Korea's Yoon orders revamp of response to violations of country's air space

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered a revamp of the military's response to objects violating its airspace, his office said on Thursday, after an intrusion by North Korean drones exposed its difficulty in shooting down small aircraft.

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South Korea unveils $440m plan to counter North’s drone invasions

President Yoon Suk-yeol looks to boost confidence in the military’s ability to counter drones after Monday’s incursion.

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South Korea's Yoon says North Korea should not be feared because of nuclear weapons -Yonhap

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Wednesday that North Korea is not a source of fear because of its nuclear weapons, and its provocations must be met with retaliation, Yonhap news agency reported.

Reuters

Why are North Korea’s drones spooking the South?

South Korea’s military failed to shoot down five drones on Monday, sparking national concern amid rising tensions.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s Yoon Slams Response to North Drones, Vows to Create Drone Unit

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Tuesday he would advance the creation of a military unit specializing in drones, criticizing the military response to a border intrusion by North Korean drones. Five North Korean drones crossed into South Korea on Monday, prompting Seoul to scramble fighter jets and attack…

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South Korea's former president Lee granted special pardon

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol granted a special pardon on Tuesday to former President Lee Myung-bak, who was convicted of corruption and other charges and who has in recent years been suffering from poor health.

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon vows to advance creation of military drone unit

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Tuesday he would advance the creation of a military unit specialising in drones, criticising the military response to a border intrusion by North Korean drones.

Reuters

South Korea, U.S. consider live-fire drills amid North Korea threats

South Korea and the United States are considering staging their first large-scale joint live-fire demonstration in six years in 2023 amid North Korea's growing military threats, Seoul's defence ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters

South Korea's president stresses need for labour reforms

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Wednesday reforming practices in the labour market should be a top priority for his government's drive to improve the way the country works.

Reuters

South Korea protests Japan's island claim in national security strategy

South Korea issued a strong protest against Japan's territorial claim over disputed islands made in a national security strategy released on Friday while cautiously responding to Tokyo's plans for an unprecedented military buildup.

Reuters

Jacinda Ardern forced to apologise after hot mic catches her calling rival ‘arrogant pr***’

Her words are now part of parliamentary record

The Independent UK

Jacinda Ardern caught on hot mic calling minor opposition party leader an ‘arrogant prick’

New Zealand PM apologised for comment made live on parliament television during question time

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South Korea's Indo-Pacific policy

President Yoon Suk-yeol announced the Republic of Korea's Strategy for a Free, Peaceful, and Prosperous Indo-Pacific Region (hereafter Indo-Pacific Strategy), and Korea-Asean Solidarity Initiative (KASI) at the Asean-Korea Summit held in November in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. His core message at the summit was simple: Korea aims to upgrade and elevate…

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South Korean truck drivers vote to end nationwide strike

Union members vote to end walkout after government invokes tough strike-busting law.

Reuters

Fuel runs short at S.Korean petrol stations as top union begins strike alongside truckers

A nationwide strike by South Korean truckers has led nearly 100 petrol stations across the country to run dry, government data show, and a national trade union launched a general strike on Tuesday in support of the drivers.

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon prepares to widen back-to-work order amid truckers' strike

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Sunday ordered preparations for widening a back-to-work order beyond the cement industry amid a prolonged truckers' strike.

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Ex-South Korean official arrested over case of man slain by North Korea

A former South Korean national security advisor was arrested on Saturday over his suspected manipulation of a 2020 case where a fisheries official was killed at sea by North Korean troops.

Reuters

South Korea to negotiate with striking truckers again, but gap seen too big

South Korea will meet striking truckers for more negotiations on Wednesday as concerns rose over shortages of petrol, pricier groceries and economic damage, and the government invoked a law forcing 2,500 cement industry drivers back to work.

Al Jazeera

South Korea orders striking truckers back to work

The move comes after President Yoon Suk-yeol presided over a cabinet meeting to discuss invoking strike-busting laws.

Reuters

South Korea weighs ordering striking truckers back to work

South Korea's government will decide on Tuesday whether to take the unprecedented step of invoking tough strike-busting laws to end a six-day stoppage by truck drivers which is hurting the economy, the presidential office said.

Reuters

Exclusive: South Korea’s Yoon warns of unprecedented response to North Korea nuclear test, calls on China to do more

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol warned of an unprecedented joint response with allies if North Korea goes ahead with a nuclear test, and urged China to help dissuade the North from pursuing banned development of nuclear weapons and missiles.

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South Korea President Warns of Crackdown as Trucker Strike Enters Second Day

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol warned the government might step in to break up a nationwide strike by truckers, describing it as an illegal and unacceptable move to take the national supply chain "hostage" during an economic crisis. Thousands of unionized truckers kicked off their second major strike seeking better…

Reuters

South Korea president warns of crackdown as trucker strike enters second day

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