South Korea has halted loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea, fulfilling President Lee Jae-myung’s pledge to ease tensions and restore inter-Korean trust.
North Korea has refused to accept a letter from Donald Trump to Kim Jong-un, signaling no progress in reviving diplomatic dialogue under Trump’s second term.
The IAEA confirmed North Korea is building a new nuclear facility near Yongbyon, raising international concern over the regime’s ongoing weapons development.
North Korea has refloated a capsized 5,000-ton naval destroyer at the Chongjin Shipyard, following urgent orders from Kim Jong-un ahead of a key party meeting.
The U.S. has reinstated South Korea on its currency watchlist, citing a large trade surplus and current account imbalance under renewed trade scrutiny.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to accelerate tariff negotiations and reaffirmed their alliance during their first phone call.
Four North Koreans crossed the maritime border into South Korean waters in May and requested repatriation. Officials say a safe return will be arranged once communication with Pyongyang is restored.
