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South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung urged direct talks with North Korea to end the Korean War by replacing the armistice with a formal peace regime, seeking safeguards to prevent conflict and discussing steps to curb Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities, while signaling ongoing efforts to ease tensions and pursue coexistence amid frozen ties.
South Korea’s head coach Hong Myung-bo resigned after the team failed to advance from the World Cup group, prompting President Lee Jae-myung to demand a formal investigation into the disappointing performance. Hong apologized and took responsibility, while noting he will continue to support Korean football from afar as scrutiny over organizational decisions and personnel grows.
South Korea's president called for a government probe into the World Cup group-stage exit and Hong Myung-bo's resignation, criticizing the federation's leadership and promising reforms to sports administration after substantial taxpayer funding was invested in the campaign.
South Korea heads to local elections that will determine mayors, governors and councils across eight provinces and eight major cities, seen as a barometer of President Lee Jae Myung’s popularity. The Democratic Party leads in polls, with Seoul and Busan pegged as pivotal battlegrounds; conservatives have lost ground since martial law under former president Yoon Suk Yeol, while turnout—especially among younger voters—could tilt results despite broad approval of Lee and his government’s economic and reform measures.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held their second summit in two months to improve complex bilateral relations, focusing on regional security, North Korea, maritime issues, and economic ties, amid ongoing tensions with the US and Japan, and despite underlying disagreements on issues like Taiwan and South China Sea disputes.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung aims to fully restore Korea-China relations by 2026, seeking to deepen strategic cooperation and economic ties during his visit to Beijing, amid ongoing regional tensions and North Korea's missile tests.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is visiting China to meet Xi Jinping amid rising regional tensions involving the US, North Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, aiming to foster cooperation and stability in a complex geopolitical landscape.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung is visiting Beijing to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in an effort to reset strained relations, discuss regional security, North Korea, and cultural restrictions, marking a significant diplomatic move since 2019.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began a four-day state visit to China, aiming to promote peace and economic collaboration, shortly after North Korea launched ballistic missiles, signaling regional tensions and China's interest in strengthening ties with South Korea.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began a four-day state visit to China, aiming to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula amid North Korea's missile launches, and is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss economic collaboration and cultural exchanges, with the visit occurring shortly after North Korea's missile tests and amidst tense regional relations.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is considering an apology to North Korea for drone provocations allegedly ordered by his predecessor, amid ongoing tensions and efforts to restart dialogue with Pyongyang, despite North Korea's rejection of talks.
South Korea's Lee Jae Myung met with China's Xi Jinping, who expressed willingness to expand cooperation, as Lee sought China's help to resume talks with North Korea amid regional efforts to de-escalate trade tensions and promote economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung narrowly avoided a tense confrontation with U.S. President Donald Trump during their first summit, which was characterized by flattery and diplomatic caution, avoiding potential conflicts over political and military issues amid ongoing tensions with North Korea and regional rivals.
South Korea and the US have reached a trade agreement where the US will impose a 15% tariff on South Korean cars and semiconductors, down from 25%, while maintaining higher tariffs on steel and aluminum. South Korea will invest $350 billion in the US, mainly in shipbuilding and military assets, with the deal avoiding concessions on rice and beef markets. South Korean leader Lee Jae-myung praised the deal as beneficial for his country.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited the White House for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump amid tensions over defense spending, trade, and investigations related to Trump's predecessor. The meeting occurs against a backdrop of strained US-South Korea relations, with Trump criticizing Seoul and South Korea balancing its ties with the US and China. Key issues include military spending, North Korea, and regional security, with both leaders aiming to strengthen cooperation while managing political sensitivities.