South Korea

South Korea is a sovereign country located in East Asia. It is a key U.S. ally that engages in joint military exercises and is now pursuing greater military self-reliance.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its military and diplomatic policies being directly influenced by the recent U.S. presidential election.

Latest on South Korea

• South Korean duo to stand trial in Vietnam for beating restaurant owner to death with laughing gas canister
• South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure
• South Korean container ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern
• China considering summit with Seoul in November, South Korean foreign ministry says
• Donald Trump’s blunt remarks offer South Korea an opportunity
• US drill cuts threaten South Korea’s wartime command plans
• South Korea shortened its joint military exercises with the United States following intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump.
• South Korea's defense ministry confirmed the exercises were scaled back from their original planned duration.
• Bitcoin holds $64,000 and solana leads gains amid 7% Korean chip stock slide
• South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request
• South Korea cuts short joint military exercises after Trump intervention
• LG Energy may supply batteries for U.S. drones in pivot to defense

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