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Seoul green space battle: President Lee and Mayor Oh clash over park site
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung wants to build apartments on Seoul's Yongsan Park site to address a housing crisis, but Mayor Oh Se-hoon is pushing to create a large park there instead. The dispute highlights a global urban policy challenge.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korea's Lee to propose phased North Korea denuclearization at UN
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung plans to propose a phased denuclearization strategy for North Korea at the UN General Assembly. He stated that both South Korea and the United States are open to re-engaging with Pyongyang, describing the approach as 'stop, reduction and dismantlement.'
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korea launches two missiles; US, Japan, S. Korea hold talks
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, September 20, 2026. This marked the country's 14th launch of the year. Senior diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan held consultations to share information and discuss responses.
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Business & Economy · European UnionEurope faces Q4 jet fuel deficit as South Korea increases exports
Europe is projected to experience a jet fuel deficit in the fourth quarter of 2026. This comes as inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub reach a seven-year low, leading Europe to seek supplies from countries like South Korea.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSouth Korean President Lee Jae‑myung refuses to send troops to US‑led Iran war
On 18 September 2026 President Lee Jae‑myung announced South Korea will not deploy troops or military assets to a US‑led war against Iran. He added that naval operations would only protect South Korean ships. The remark came after pressure from US President Donald Trump.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korean President: Trump Wants Dialogue with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea. Lee also confirmed that South Korea will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaNorth Korea threatens nuclear use over US-South Korea defense talks
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
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Business & Economy · United StatesSouth Korea and US agree on $22.3bn Texas gas plant investment
South Korea and the United States have reportedly agreed on the size of Seoul's planned investment in a gas project in Texas, estimated at around $22.3 billion. The project aims to build a 6.3-gigawatt gas plant in Encinal, Texas, to meet rising power demand for AI data centres.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSouth Korea reviews military options for Hormuz Strait
South Korea is reviewing military options, including potential asset deployment, to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. While media reports suggest preparations are underway, officials state no final decision has been reached.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificSouth Koreans Missing After Nepal Flash Flood
Eight South Koreans working on a hydropower plant project are missing and 10 others are stranded after a flash flood in Nepal. South Korea's Foreign Ministry has established a task force and plans to send a response team to the affected Rasuwa district.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaSouth Korea Scrambles Jets After Russian Aircraft Enter Air Defence Zone
South Korea announced it scrambled fighter jets after multiple Russian military aircraft entered its air defence identification zone. The aircraft did not violate sovereign airspace, marking the second such incident in recent weeks.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificTrump cuts military drills, allies reassess US commitments
Donald Trump's decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea has prompted Japan, Taiwan, and India to reconsider their reliance on the United States. Analysts suggest this move will increase existing concerns about U.S. security commitments in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificKim Yo-jong says scaled-down US-South Korea drills leave Seoul in 'poor plight'
North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong stated that the US decision to scale down the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise forced South Korea into a 'poor plight' of cancelling war games. She called South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s response 'double-dealing' and described the reduced drills as an 'evident disaster' for Seoul.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korea proposes peace talks as North Korea ignores offer and fires warning shots
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed formal peace talks to end the Korean War, replacing the 1953 armistice. North Korea ignored the offer and state media focused on internal celebrations. South Korean forces fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border, the first such incident this year.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificAI divination tools replace blind fortune tellers in South Korea’s Mia village
A community of blind fortune tellers near Seoul, once home to 70 or 80 practitioners, now has fewer than 20. Customers are switching from in-person consultations to AI-based divination tools, though the industry’s value reached $986 million in 2024.
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