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Hegseth Visits Korean DMZ, Holds Security Talks in Seoul

Nov 4, 2025

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toured the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing North and South Korea and later met South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul. The two discussed alliance issues, including US troop…

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US Defense Secretary Visits South Korea

Nov 3, 2025

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrived in South Korea for official meetings focused on the role of American troops stationed in the country. Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Demilitarized Zone on the North Korean border and attend…

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Trump and Xi Meet in South Korea

Oct 30, 2025

US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, saying they had “agreed on many things” and praising Xi as “a great leader.” Xi said recent trade talks made “encouraging progress” and laid the groundwork for…

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Trump Awarded South Korea’s Highest Honor During Visit

Oct 29, 2025

US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea, the third stop on his Asian tour, and was welcomed with full military honors in Busan. After meeting President Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju, Trump was presented with the Grand Order of…

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Trump to Meet Xi Jinping in South Korea on October 30

Oct 24, 2025

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in South Korea on October 30. No further details about the…

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South Korea Raises Defense Budget To $47.1 Billion

Oct 1, 2025

President Lee Jae Myung announced an 8.2 percent increase in the defense budget to 66.3 trillion won ($47.1 billion), stressing the need for stronger independent defense. Speaking at Armed Forces Day, Lee vowed to modernize the…

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South Korea Fires Warning Shots at North Korean Vessel

Sep 26, 2025

The South Korean military announced it fired warning shots after a North Korean commercial vessel briefly crossed the Northern Limit Line (NLL) near Baengnyeong Island in the Yellow Sea. The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m., and the…

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Train Hits Workers in South Korea

Aug 19, 2025

A passenger train traveling from Daegu to Jinju struck inspection workers near Cheongdo in North Gyeongsang Province, killing two and injuring five. Korea Railways (KORAIL) said no passengers were hurt among the 89 onboard, but…

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Floods in South Korea Force Over 2,500 to Evacuate

Aug 4, 2025

Heavy rainfall in South Korea triggered floods and landslides, leaving one dead and forcing 2,523 people from 1,836 households to evacuate, mainly in South Jeolla, South Gyeongsang, and surrounding provinces. Authorities recovered…

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South Korea Declares Disaster Zones After Deadly Floods

Jul 22, 2025

Heavy rains and landslides in South Korea have killed 19 people and left nine missing, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to declare six regions as special disaster areas. Nearly 7,000 structures were damaged and 14,000 people…

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