South Korea, Japan, and China are accelerating efforts to finalize a trilateral trade agreement in response to steep U.S. tariffs imposed by President Trump, particularly targeting autos and parts. While Korea introduces financial support for smaller manufacturers, officials emphasize the need for direct negotiations to protect key export sectors and strengthen regional trade ties.
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, condemned recent denuclearization efforts by South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, calling them a "hostile act" and an attack on North Korea's sovereignty. She reaffirmed North Korea’s nuclear status as irreversible and warned that continued pressure would only strengthen the country's pursuit of self-defense capabilities.
Korean Air fired two pilots after a political argument over former President Yoon Suk Yeol escalated into a physical fight during a layover in Brisbane, Australia. The airline cited safety and professionalism concerns, while the pilots have filed a labor complaint and colleagues are petitioning for leniency.
Ten North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the Military Demarcation Line but retreated after South Korea fired warning shots, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
South Korea will hold a presidential election on June 3 following the Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment. The government selected the latest legally permitted date to allow time for preparations, with official campaigning set to begin on May 12.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office by a unanimous Constitutional Court ruling over an unconstitutional martial law declaration, triggering an early presidential election within 60 days.
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