South Korea and the United States have formally signed a memorandum of understanding on principles concerning nuclear exports and cooperation, Seoul's industry ministry said on Thursday. Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm attended the signing event on Wednesday,

The United States warned on Wednesday that North Korea is benefiting from its troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, gaining experience that makes Pyongyang "more capable of waging war against its neighbors.

Andy Kim, the first-ever Korean American senator, underscored the need Wednesday for South Korea to focus on ensuring stability amid political uncertainty caused by President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid,

"Today, the alliance between the United States and Korea remains more essential than ever in shaping our shared future," said Secretary Blinken.

Andy Kim, the first-ever Korean American senator, underscored the need Wednesday for Korea to focus on ensuring stability amid political uncertainty caused by President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid.

The damaged flight data recorder from the Jeju Air passenger jet that crash-landed in South Korea will be sent to the United States for analysis, Seoul’s transport ministry said Wednesday, as bereaved families began visiting the crash site.

The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and as Donald J. Trump returns to power.

South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok vowed to continue trilateral cooperation with Japan and the United States, saying on Friday his country's diplomacy remains steadfast despite an unprecedented political crisis at home.

Hyundai and Kia are at a critical juncture in their home market. Declining domestic sales, political unrest, and BYD's entry into South Korea pose significant hurdles for the automotive giants. However, their global resilience and strategic pivots—particularly their focus on EVs and international production—could help offset these challenges.

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.”