North Korea’s leader has grown more assertive since their last efforts at diplomacy ended in failure — and now has Russia at his side.

South Korea’s crisis after Yoon Seok-yeol’s martial law and impeachment boosts political prospects for Lee Jae-myung, while Trump’s return adds to foreign policy uncertainty.

South Korea said denuclearization was still the goal after President Donald Trump used a phrase that could imply recognition of North Korea as a nuclear-armed state.

President Trump has promised so much on his first few days back at his desk in the White House, one must wonder how much he or any other mere mortal could accomplish.

Acting President Choi Sang-mok said Monday the early phase of Donald Trump's incoming administration would be a "golden time" that may determine the future course of the country's economy, emphasizing the need for a swift response to anticipated policy shifts.

South Korean president Yoon's declaration of martial law not only stress tested South Korea's democracy, it may also contribute to destabilising the fragile US-Japan-South Korea trilateral.

US President Donald Trump has said he will reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un again, a remark that raised the prospects for the resumption of his summit diplomacy with the reclusive leader.

North Korea's state media on Wednesday briefly carried reports on the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, marking its first news reports since he was elected last year. The Rodong Sinmun, the North's main newspaper catering to domestic readers,

The new U.S. administration wants to reopen talks about denuclearization with the regime in Pyongyang. But experts say President Donald Trump risks provoking new tensions, including with South Korea.

Seoul, Jan 20 (IANS) South Korean stocks opened a tad higher on Monday ahead of the inauguration of US President Donald Trump as 47th President.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index ( KOSPI) added 10.8 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 2,534.35 in the first 15 minutes of trading.

US secretary of state nominee signals shifts in N. Korea policy toward stabilization and risk reduction Seoul’s Foreign and Unification ministries on Thursday unveiled their 2025 policy priorities, pledging to “proactively” prepare for the potential revival of US-North Korea nuclear talks under the second Trump administration while gearing up for a possible resumption of inter-Korean dialogue.