Donald Trump-Xi Jinping bilateral on cards? Report says meeting likely in South Korea; US president ‘quietly preparing’ to visit

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping (File photo) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers’ meeting in South Korea this October.Trump and his senior advisers are “quietly preparing” for the two-day event in Gyeongju on October […]

China-North Korea ties: Kim Jong Un to meet Xi Jinping; Beijing denies Trump conspiracy claim

[ad_1] VLadimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un (AP image) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. No details have been provided yet on the exact timing of the meeting.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun […]

Rare meet at China military parade: Kim Jong Un, South Korea speaker shake hands; Beijing hosts symbolic gathering

[ad_1] North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shook hands with Woo Won-shik, the speaker of South Korea’s National Assembly, on Wednesday, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported, citing Woo’s office.The handshake took place before the start of a military parade in China marking the anniversary of Japan’s formal surrender in World War Two.Yonhap said Woo […]

The slow train from North Korea: How Kim Jong-un is travelling to China

[ad_1] SEOUL: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un left Pyongyang by train on Monday on his way to Beijing, Yonhap news agency reported, relying on a slow but specialised form of transport that the country’s leaders have used for decades.It was not clear which train he used, but in the past he has used bulletproof trains that […]

South Korea martial law probe: Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee, former PM Han Duck-soo indicted; accused of influencing People Power Party

[ad_1] South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee (AP) South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, and ex-prime minister Han Duck-soo were indicted Friday in a high-profile investigation linked to the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The charges include abetting the controversial December martial law declaration, bribery, and manipulation of political […]

‘No more phones in classrooms’: South Korea announces nationwide ban; to be implemented in 2026

[ad_1] South Korea has enacted nationwide legislation banning smartphone use in school classrooms, with lawmakers passing the bill on Wednesday, August 26, 2025, to address growing concerns about smartphone addiction among students, as per a report by BBC. The measure, approved by 115 out of 163 lawmakers present, aims to improve academic performance and social […]

‘Hypocrite’: North Korea slams South Korean President Lee Jae Myung over denuclearisation remarks; calls it ‘naive dream’

[ad_1] North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung North Korea on Wednesday lashed out at South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, calling him a “hypocrite” after he raised the issue of denuclearisation during his visit to the United States this week.Speaking at the Center for Strategic and International […]

South Korea removes loudspeakers on border with North

[ad_1] A North Korean military guard post, left, and loudspeaker are seen from Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo) South Korea began dismantling loudspeakers broadcasting anti-North Korea messages along the border on Monday, according to the country’s defense ministry.The move is part of President Lee Jae-myung’s efforts […]

‘Disgraceful’: Ex-South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol resists questioning by laying down in underwear; delays probe into martial law plot

[ad_1] South Korea’s impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol (Image credits: PTI) South Korea’s impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol lay on the floor of his prison cell wearing only an undershirt and boxer shorts to resist questioning, prosecutors said Friday, after a fresh attempt to bring him in for interrogation over election tampering allegations […]

US-South Korea deal: Seoul faces 15% tariff, ‘America will not be charged’; Washington to get $350 billion investments

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a trade agreement with South Korea, imposing a 15% tariff on imports from Seoul, as part of what he called a “full and complete trade deal” between the two nations. He further declared that America won’t be subjected to any tariffs. As part of the deal, the […]