North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for stronger “self-defense” measures to tackle “very serious” security challenges as he presided over a key ruling party session earlier this week, Pyongyang’s state media reported Saturday.But there was no specif…
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S. Korea, U.S., Japan agree to ramp up joint efforts to counter N.K. missile threats
The defense chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan agreed Saturday to step up cooperation to counter North Korea’s missile threats through their combined regular security exercises, including missile warning drills, Seoul’s defense ministry…
Trade chief attends IPEF meeting in Paris
Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun attended a non-official ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in Paris on Saturday and discussed regional trade issues, his ministry said.Ahn took part in the discussions led by U.S. Trade Represe…
S. Korean defense minster meets senior Ukrainian diplomat in Singapore
South Korea’s Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup had a meeting with a senior Ukrainian diplomat on the margins of a security forum in Singapore on Saturday, Seoul’s defense ministry said.Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmytro Senik explained to the minist…
Disruptions deepen as unionized truckers continue strike for 5th day
Unionized cargo truck drivers extended their strike to a fifth day on Saturday, causing disruptions and delays in logistics nationwide, industry sources said.Some 33 percent, or 7,350 members, of the 22,000-strong Cargo Truckers Solidarity, under the w…