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Korea’s defense industry needs a strategy for after the party

As Europe’s rearmament shifts from urgent buying to long-term strategy, Korean defense companies must win trust, technology partnerships and political backing.

2026.6.30

Former Trump security adviser questions lasting power of North Korea, Russia relations

Former U.S. deputy security adviser Alex Wong suggested cooperation between "unorthodox" Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung could open new possibilities for reengaging Pyongyang.

2026.6.25

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Jongno District, central Seoul [YONHAP]

Ukraine's foreign minister may visit Seoul to discuss bilateral ties, North Korean POWs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday it is coordinating a visit by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to Seoul.

2026.5.12

Russian and North Korean officials pay respect at a site commemorating Russian soldiers killed while fighting for North Korea during World War II in Pyongyang in this image from the Telegram account of the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang on Feb. 23. [YONHAP]

Russian official praises Moscow, Pyongyang for jointly 'safeguarding' world justice

A Russian official praised Moscow-Pyongyang relations, saying the two are “safeguarding” world justice, at a banquet in Pyongyang hosted by the Russian Embassy, a North Korean newspaper reported on Tuesday.

2026.2.24

A banner reading ″Victory will be ours″ in Russian hangs on the exterior of the building of the Russian Embassy in Korea in Jung District, central Seoul, on Feb. 24. [NEWS1]

Russian Embassy cancels external national holiday event

The Russian Embassy in Seoul has canceled an external event to commemorate Defender of the Fatherland Day, slated for Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of Russia's war with Ukraine.

2026.2.24

North Korea’s Workers’ Party newspaper Rodong Sinmun reports on Aug. 21 that Kim Jong-un met with key commanders of the North Korean military overseas operations units. [NEWS1]

North Korea's Kim hails ground commanders of troops deployed in Russia's war against Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised troops deployed in Russia's Kursk region for their role in Ukraine war, emphasizing their achievements and the army's status. A commendation ceremony is planned for these service members.

2025.8.21

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, stands next to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 15. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Trump played nice with Putin. Is Kim Jong-un next?

Trump faced backlash for supporting Putin's cease-fire proposal in Ukraine talks, raising concerns about accountability for Russian war crimes and North Korea's military cooperation with Russia amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.

2025.8.17

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 15. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Trump tells Zelensky that Putin wants more of Ukraine, urges Kyiv make a deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Ukraine should make a deal to end the war with Russia because "Russia is a very big power, and they're not," after a summit where Vladimir Putin was reported to have demanded more Ukrainian land.

2025.8.17

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands at the beginning of a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16, 2018. [AP/YONHAP]

Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests ahead of Trump-Putin talks

European leaders welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine, while stressing the need to keep pressure on Moscow and protect Ukrainian and European security interests.

2025.8.10

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting of the board of trustees of the 'Talent and Success' foundation at the Sirius Federal Territory, in the Krasnodar Region, Russia, on May 19. [EPA/YONHAP]

Putin says Russia ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with Trump

Moscow is ready to work toward ending the fighting in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday following a two-hour phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.

2025.5.20