In its first comment on President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea, North Korea dismissed a call for dialogue, dampening hopes of a new chapter in relations.
A photograph provided by North Korean state media shows Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, speaking in Pyongyang in 2022. North Korea has no interest in pursuing dialogue with the South, she said on Monday.
The South Korean Supreme Court’s ruling dispels uncertainty over Lee Jae-yong’s leadership as the tech giant faces challenges from tariffs and chip making rivals.
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already accused of insurrection, faced additional criminal charges after a special counsel expanded the investigation into his ill-fated declaration of martial law.
Yoon Suk Yeol, former president of South Korea, arrived in court in Seoul on Wednesday for a hearing to address a new arrest warrant requested by a special prosecutor.
The fishermen’s boats had drifted into South Korean waters, officials said. The South’s new president has been trying to improve ties with North Korea.
Many countries thought they were negotiating in good faith. The White House renewed its “reciprocal” tariff plan anyway, giving countries until Aug. 1 to make offers.
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