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Confronting South Korea’s Violent Past and Its Echoes Today

26 août 2026 à 07:05
The National Museum of Korean Democracy, which opened last year, documents an era of brutal suppression. But that dark history has resurfaced in troubling ways.

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Yoo Dong-woo was among hundreds of pro-democracy activists who were tortured at the Namyeong-dong Anti-Communist Interrogation Office in Seoul. He has returned often to what is now the National Museum of Korean Democracy.

U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

24 août 2026 à 05:19
The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.

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South Korean marines participate in the Ssangyong, or “Twin Dragons,” exercise in Pohang, South Korea, in 2024.

Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say

20 août 2026 à 05:04
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.

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American and South Korean troops participating in the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises last year.

North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea

20 août 2026 à 06:20
Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.

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South Korean soldiers took part in a drill at a hotel in Seoul on Wednesday on the sidelines of a major joint military exercise with the United States named Ulchi Freedom Shield.
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