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North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties
China has traditionally viewed North Korea as a security buffer and an ideologically aligned neighbor it can dominate.
Trump, South Korea's new president agree to make a deal on tariffs that would satisfy both countries
South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung said he and President Donald Trump agreed to quickly work toward a deal on tariffs ...
South Korea faces high-stakes election; fears over China, North Korea and US ties shape voter concerns
As South Korea's election nears, Lee Jae-myung's approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the ...
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Why Has Trump Yet To Talk With South Korea’s New President, Lee Jae-myung?
Korea watchers want to know, as the American leader spends an hour and a half on the phone with the Chinese party boss, Xi ...
He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
At age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader of one of Asia’s most powerful economies, ...
Why South Korea’s new leader may be on a collision course with Trump
The new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, calls himself a foreign policy “pragmatist”. He says he is driven by South ...
South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung takes office
South Korea has elected liberal Lee Jae-myung as president to lead the country through a tumultuous period that will require ...
South Korea flips left in presidential race; Lee secures victory after conservative opponent concedes
Liberal Lee Jae-myung defeated Kim Moon-soo in South Korea's election after Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, prompting potential changes in foreign policy focus.
China eliminated from World Cup contention. Uzbekistan and Jordan qualify for the first time
In Group C, a first-half penalty from Ole Romeny in Jakarta was enough to end China’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup ...