POLITICS

U.S. Weighs Visa Overhaul Following Detentions at Hyundai Battery Plant

On Tuesday, the Middle East Eye (MEE) reported that a senior U.S. government official announced plans to overhaul the visa system to support foreign business activities within the country.The official expressed regret over last September's incident,

South Korea's President to Discuss Strait of Hormuz Ship Fire and Participation in U.S.'s Operation Freedom

An explosion and fire incident involving a Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz has occurred, drawing attention to the upcoming cabinet meeting to be chaired by President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump proposed South Kore

Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Visits Korea Zinc’s Onsan Smelter, Discusses Expanded Cooperation

Officials from the U.S. state of Tennessee, United States visited Korea Zinc’s Onsan smelter, which is considered a model for the state’s integrated smelter construction project known as “Project Crucible.” The visit included discussions on additiona

USTR's Trade Barrier Claims on Korea's Network Fees Spark Controversy

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has publicly criticized South Korea's discussions on network usage fees as an absurd trade barrier. However, experts in the domestic telecommunications industry argue that the U.S. claims do

CSIS Senior Advisor Emphasizes South Korea's Defense Role in Asia-Pacific

For alliances to endure, they must adapt. Relying on outdated strategies is no longer viable.Sydney Seiler, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and one of America's foremost North Korea experts, shared this i

70+ Korean Lawmakers Protest U.S. Interference Over Coupang CEO

More than 70 Democratic Party lawmakers are set to deliver a protest letter to the U.S. Embassy. This action comes in response to the U.S. government's unprecedented move to use legal safety demands for Coupang Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kim Beom-

South Korea’s Lee says “deeply shocked” by White House shooting, relieved Trump unharmed

President Lee Jae-myung said on April 26 he was “deeply shocked” by a shooting at the White House, adding he was relieved that U.S. President Donald Trump and others at the scene were unharmed and extended his condolences to the American people.In a

Jang Dong-hyuk's U.S. Meetings: Uncovering the Secrets Behind Korea-U.S. Alliance Discussions

Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, met with Deputy Ambassador James Heller on April 23 following his recent 8-day, 10-night visit to the U.S.The People Power Party reported that Jang visited the U.S. Embassy in Seoul's Jongno Distr

Hyundai Bioscience's CEO will Join the President's Economic Delegation to Vietnam

On April 24, Hyundai Bioscience, the parent company of Penetrium Bioscience, announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bae Byeong-jun will join the president's economic delegation to Vietnam.The previous day, Bae attended the Korea-Vietnam Busines

National Assembly speaker tells U.S. Republicans to “refrain from interference” over Coupang issue

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on April 24 criticized U.S. Republican lawmakers who sent a letter to South Korea’s ambassador to the United States urging an end to what they described as discriminatory regulations against Coupang, saying they