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Hundreds of runners took to the streets of Pyongyang as North Korea hosted its premier international marathon race for the first time in six years on Sunday. NK News Senior Analytic Correspondent Colin Zwirko joins the podcast to discuss what this means for the future of tourism in the country as the event marked the first time that non-Russian visitors were allowed to visit Pyongyang for leisure since the DPRK shut its borders in Jan. 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also discusses how North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was reportedly busy watching military drills simulating an attack on his neighbor to the south as the Constitutional Court announced its decision to uphold the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.
衆院内閣委員会で質問を聞く石破茂首相、4日午前、国会内韓国の尹錫悦大統領の罷免を受け、日本政府からは尹政権下で好転した日韓関係の揺り戻しにつながりかねないと懸念する声が出ている。 Japan is worried that South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's removal from power will undo the improvements in bilateral relations made under his administration.
Japan is worried that South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's removal from power will undo the improvements in bilateral relations made under his administration.
D-day is rapidly approaching for South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, with the Constitutional Court expected to rule on whether to uphold his impeachment in the next week. Whatever the court decides, it will have profound implications for not just domestic politics but also North Korea policy and peninsula security. To better understand what's on the horizon, NK Pro recently hosted a discussion with two experts on the Koreas: Andrei Lankov, a leading authority on North Korean studies, and Jumin Lee, a U.S.-based attorney and contributing analyst at Korea Pro. The experts explore a wide range of possible scenarios, from what a Lee Jae-myung presidency would look like to how North Korea would respond to the political chaos that would unfold if Yoon returns to power. Andrei Lankov is a director at NK News and writes for the site as one of the world's leading authorities on North Korea. He is also a professor at Kookmin University. Jumin Lee is a native South Korean and a U.S. trial lawyer practicing at Los Angeles-based law firm Bird Marella. He is a contributing analyst at Korea Pro, where he provides analysis on legal and political issues, and his commentary has also been featured in domestic and international outlets. He is the author of “Why Anti-Discrimination Law?,” a book that examines proposals for comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation in South Korea. This podcast was originally recorded at a Korea Risk Group event in Seoul on March 5, 2025. Jeongmin Kim, editorial director at Korea Pro and correspondent at NK News, moderated the discussion. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was released Saturday as the prosecution decided not to appeal against a court's release approval.由于检方决定不对法院的释放批准提出上诉,韩国总统尹锡悦于上周六获释。Yoon got off a black vehicle and walked out of the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, about 20 km south of Seoul, waving hands and bowing to his supporters who were standing along the road, TV footage showed.电视画面显示,尹锡悦从一辆黑色汽车上下来,走出位于首尔以南约20公里处的首尔拘留所,向站在路边的支持者挥手鞠躬。After arriving at the presidential residence in central Seoul, the impeached leader got off the vehicle again to shake hands with his supporters.在抵达首尔市中心的总统官邸后,这位被弹劾的领导人再次下车,与支持者握手。Yoon said in a statement that he appreciated the court's determination, people's support despite cold weather, and the leadership of the ruling People Power Party.尹在一份声明中说,他感谢法院的决心、人民在寒冷天气下的支持以及执政党国民力量党的领导。The Seoul Central District Court approved the release of the arrested president on Friday, accepting Yoon's request to cancel his detention that was made by his legal team on Feb 4.首尔中央地方法院周五批准释放被捕的总统,接受了尹锡悦律师团队于2月4日提出的取消拘留的请求。Yoon was apprehended in presidential office on Jan 15 and was indicted under detention on Jan 26 as a suspected ringleader of insurrection, becoming the country's first sitting president to be arrested and prosecuted.1月15日,尹锡悦在总统府被捕,1月26日,他因涉嫌煽动叛乱而被起诉,成为该国首位被逮捕和起诉的现任总统。Prosecutors brought the accusation against Yoon at 6:52 pm local time on Jan 26, but the Seoul Central District Court said Yoon's arrest period expired at 9:07 am local time of the same day.检察官于当地时间1月26日下午6点52分对尹提出指控,但首尔中央地方法院称,尹某的逮捕期限已于当地时间当天上午9点07分到期。The prosecution's special investigative unit in charge of Yoon's insurrection case sought to appeal against the court's Friday ruling, but the country's prosecutor general ordered the unit to follow the court's decision, according to local media outlets.据当地媒体报道,负责尹锡悦叛乱案的检方特别调查组试图对法院周五的裁决提出上诉,但该国总检察长命令该调查组遵从法院的裁决。Yoon declared an emergency martial law on the night of Dec 3 last year, but it was revoked by the opposition-led National Assembly hours later.尹锡悦于去年12月3日晚宣布紧急戒严令,但数小时后被反对党领导的国会撤销。A motion to impeach Yoon was passed in the National Assembly on Dec 14, and since then the constitutional court has held 11 hearings on Yoon's impeachment with its final verdict widely expected to be delivered next week.12月14日,国会通过了弹劾尹锡悦的动议,此后宪法法院就尹炳世弹劾案举行了11次听证会,普遍预计下周将做出最终判决。Prosecutionn.控告,起诉,检举;原告及其律师的总称;实施,实行,执行,贯彻,营业;从事Footagen.以英尺表示的长度或距离;(电影或电视的)片段的数量或长度;连续镜头;进尺Detentionn.拘留,监禁;放学后留校Impeachmentn.弹劾;控告;怀疑
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been released as the prosecution decided not to appeal against a court's release approval.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's younger sister warned the U.S. that Pyongyang is “seriously considering” measures to “escalate” nuclear weapons-related actions in response to Washington sending an aircraft carrier to South Korea this week. NK News Correspondent Joon Ha Park joins the podcast to discuss the arrival of the USS Carl Vinson to the Korean Peninsula, as well as North Korea's test of a “strategic cruise missile” and impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's final defense before the Constitutional Court. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.
In this episode of The Insight Podcast, Lead Asia-Pacific Analyst Aédán Mordecai is joined by colleagues Jonah and Sophie to analyse the impeachment and arrest of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol following his short-lived declaration of martial law. They explore the key events that led to his downfall, the legal battles ahead, and the broader geopolitical consequences for North Korea, the US and Japan. Tune in for expert analysis of one of the most significant political crises in recent South Korean history. If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a like and subscribe for new episodes! You can also contact us with any questions or feedback: info@sibylline.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=en Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibylline-ltd/ For more information visit our website: www.sibylline.co.uk #GeopoliticsPodcast #RefinedInsight #Podcast #Risk #RiskIntelligence #southkorea #southkoreapolitics Music: Stock Media provided by @Boscorelli / Pond5
In this episode, Jeongmin, John and Joon Ha discuss South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's ongoing martial law trial, where military commanders have given conflicting testimonies about whether Yoon ordered troops to detain opposition lawmakers and close the National Assembly. The team also breaks down the Constitutional Court's ruling against Acting President Choi Sang-mok's truncated judicial appointments, a decision welcomed by the Democratic Party and criticized by the ruling People Power Party. While Choi has acknowledged the ruling, he insists that a bipartisan agreement is necessary before finalizing the last judicial appointment. On the economic front, China has retaliated against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs by imposing export controls on tungsten and other rare earth metals essential for semiconductor production. Meanwhile, South Korean government ministries have banned the use of DeepSeek's R1 LLM on official computers, citing security concerns, aligning with similar measures taken by the U.S. government. In diplomacy, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul is set to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich, marking the first high-level U.S.-ROK engagement under the new Trump administration. This meeting follows a flurry of U.S.-Japan diplomatic interactions, including an upcoming summit between Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Finally, South Korea's industry ministry has confirmed that while oil and gas reserves likely exist under the East Sea, there is little evidence to suggest they are economically viable — affirming long-standing expert assessments. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Editorial Director Jeongmin Kim (@jeongminnkim) and Editor John Lee (@koreanforeigner), diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea — and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring ROK politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. Audio edited by Gaby Magnuson
The 97th episode in our world news series. We cover Trump's return to the Oval Office, the ceasefire in Gaza, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest, and more. Please consider support our project by donating to us. Ways to donate and other resources here: https://linktr.ee/analyzeeducate
Donald Trump overturns numerous executive orders by his predecessor as he starts his second term as U.S. President. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says thousands of trucks of aid are waiting to enter Gaza, and Hamas says it will release four more Israeli hostages this week under the ceasefire deal. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol attends the third hearing of his impeachment trial.
石破茂首相は19日のNHKの討論番組で、韓国の尹錫悦大統領が逮捕されたことに関し、「仮に政権が代わることがあったとしても、どんな政権であろうとも日韓関係の重要性は変わらないことをきちんと確認したい」と強調した。 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday stressed the continued importance of relations between Tokyo and Seoul, following the arrest earlier in the day of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration last month.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday stressed the continued importance of relations between Tokyo and Seoul, following the arrest earlier in the day of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration last month.
This week, Hamas and Israel tentatively agreed to a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, while Israel continued its operations in the West Bank and in Lebanon. Russia and Iran made plans to sign a new strategic partnership agreement, while NATO launched its new naval patrolling mission in the Baltic Sea. In the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. and China exchanged new rounds of trade sanctions and restrictions, and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested in his compound after a week-long standoff with authorities. Read the full Weekly Forecast Monitory here:https://newlinesinstitute.org/forecast/week-20250117/
US, Egypt urge 'flexibility' to achieve Gaza truce "Israel and Hamas are moving closer to a ceasefire in Tel Aviv's four-hundred-sixty-seventh day of a genocidal war in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. US President Joe Biden and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi emphasised the need for ""flexibility"" from all sides during a phone call to solidify a truce between Israel and Hamas-according to a statement from Sisi's office. A spokesperson for the Egyptian president stated that the two leaders reviewed the latest developments in the negotiations and underscored the importance of the concerned parties' commitment to overcoming obstacles and demonstrating the necessary flexibility to reach an agreement. Israel's relentless attacks have resulted in over forty-six-thousand-six-hundred-forty-five-Palestinian deaths and one-hundred-ten-thousand-twelve wounded in indiscriminate attacks since October 2023." Israel prepares to withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor — report "Israel is reportedly preparing for a major shift as its army plans to withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor on the Palestine-Egypt border in Gaza. Public broadcaster KAN has reported intensive meetings within the Southern Command, indicating steps toward a phased pullout in alignment with a ceasefire agreement. A security source has revealed plans to vacate the Palestinian side of the-Rafah crossing shortly after a highly anticipated prisoner swap deal is finalised." US removes Cuba from terror list as 553 prisoners are freed "US President Joe Biden lifts Cuba's ""state sponsor of terrorism"" label, a move tied to the release of five-hundred-fifty-three Cuban prisoners. A White House official cited no evidence for Cuba's terror designation, lauding the Catholic Church's role in securing political prisoner releases. Cuba faces decades-long US sanctions, deepened by economic mismanagement and Covid-19. Cuba said it would free hundreds of prisoners held for ""diverse crimes"" shortly after Washington's announcement. Meanwhile, Cuba braces for tighter policies under President-elect Donald Trump's return next week." South Korean impeached President Yoon arrested over his martial law bid "In a dramatic dawn raid, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested following his controversial martial law bid. Anti-corruption investigators and police stormed his residence in Seoul after a weeks-long standoff. Yoon, who initially resisted, agreed to cooperate but was taken into custody before delivering his planned speech. In a video message recorded before he was escorted to the headquarters of the anti-corruption agency, Yoon said that the-""rule of law has completely collapsed in this country."" He faces up to 48 hours in detention." US bans smart cars with Chinese, Russian technology "The US has finalised a rule barring Chinese and Russian technology from American cars, citing national security concerns. The rule prohibits the sale of vehicles containing technology components linked to China or Russia, even if the car is US-made. The restrictions, set to take effect in 2027 for software and 2030 for hardware, aim to prevent potential security risks and data breaches. China has condemned these measures as a violation of international trade rules and vowed to take necessary action."
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested in presidential residence Wednesday, becoming the country's first sitting president to be kept in custody over his short-lived martial law imposition.1月15日,韩国总统尹锡悦在总统官邸被捕,成为该国首位因短暂实施戒严令而被捕的现任总统。A joint investigation unit, composed of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), the National Office of Investigation (NOI), and the defense ministry's investigative headquarters, said in a short notice that Yoon was arrested at 10:33 am local time (0133 GMT).由韩国高级公职人员犯罪调查处(CIO,以下简称“公调处”)、国家调查办公室(NOI)和国防部调查总部组成的共同调查本部在一份简短通告中表示,尹锡悦于当地时间上午10时33分(格林尼治标准时间01时33分)被捕。TV footage showed vehicles carrying arrested Yoon moved out of the residence in central Seoul for questioning at the CIO office in Gwacheon, just south of Seoul, before being detained at the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, just 5 km away from the office.电视画面显示,载有被捕的尹锡悦的车队驶离位于首尔市中心的官邸,前往位于首尔以南的果川市公调处办公室接受问询,随后被拘留于距离该办公室仅5公里的京畿道首尔拘留所。The CIO will be required to decide within 48 hours whether to seek a separate warrant to detain Yoon for up to 20 days for further questioning or release him.公调处需在48小时内决定是否申请单独的拘留令,以延长拘留尹锡悦最多20天来实施进一步问询,或将其释放。Yoon became the first incumbent president to be arrested in the country's modern history.尹锡悦成为韩国现代史上首位被捕的现任总统。warrantn.搜查令,逮捕状incumbentadj.现任的;在职的
Impeachment proceedings against suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol are in full swing. Authorities have made a second attempt to detain him over his brief martial law declaration, but he remains holed up in his fortified residence, backed by supporters waving US flags and “Stop the Steal” banners. So, what lies ahead for South Korea? In this episode: Se-Woong Koo, managing editor of Korea Exposé Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, and Amy Walters, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Hagir Saleh, and our host, Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
In recent days, Kyiv has reported that a “significant number” of North Korean soldiers have participated in assaults on Ukrainian forces, allegedly suffering heavy losses as Russia uses them in more prominent combat roles. Data Correspondent Anton Sokolin joins the podcast to discuss what we know about Pyongyang's military cooperation with Moscow and what to make of stories spreading on social media about DPRK troops. He also talks about how the fallout from South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's imposition of martial law on Dec. 3 has cast uncertainty over Ukraine's efforts to secure military aid from Seoul, as well as the resumption of a passenger rail service between North Korea and Russia after a five-year hiatus. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol made the unprecedented decision to impose martial law on Tuesday, plunging the country into political chaos and leading the parliament to take action to force him to rescind the order just hours later. In a special joint episode, members of the NK News and Korea Pro teams dissect the dramatic and unexpected turn of events, from why Yoon justified martial law as necessary to combat “pro-North Korea elements” to the standoff between lawmakers and security forces at the National Assembly. Korea Pro Editorial Director Jeongmin Kim shares her insights from reporting on the ground, while Editor John Lee and junior news reporter Joon Ha Park outline how South Korea's political parties reacted to Yoon's declaration and how Pyongyang could seek to exploit the situation. The episode also explores the immediate fallout of Yoon's decision, including mass Cabinet resignations and likely impeachment proceedings. About the podcasts: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists. The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Editorial Director Jeongmin Kim and Editor John Lee diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea — and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring ROK politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Uploaded every Friday.
記者団の取材に応じる石破茂首相、4日午前、首相官邸石破茂首相は4日午前、韓国の尹錫悦大統領が「非常戒厳」を一時宣言したことについて「特段かつ重大な関心を持って注視している」と述べた。 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday he is carefully watching the situation in South Korea "with special and serious attention," after South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol temporarily declared an emergency martial law.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday he is carefully watching the situation in South Korea "with special and serious attention," after South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol temporarily declared an emergency martial law.
In this episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, John is joined by Joon Ha, Korea Pro's junior news reporter, to discuss recent developments in South Korean literature, diplomacy and international relations. The duo begin by celebrating Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature, making her the second Korean to receive a Nobel Prize. Joon Ha highlights the international acclaim for Han's work and the role of translators in bringing Korean literature to a global audience. They also touch on the controversial blacklisting of cultural figures, including Han, during the Park Geun-hye administration. The conversation then shifts to last week's meeting between South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Laos. John and Joon Ha analyze the leaders' efforts to continue the rapprochement process while navigating domestic political sensitivities, particularly in light of Ishiba's ceremonial offering to the Yasukuni Shrine. The duo then discusses former U.S. President Donald Trump's claims about South Korea's financial contributions for U.S. troop presence. They examine the potential implications for U.S.-ROK relations if Trump were to win the upcoming U.S. presidential election, considering the recent negotiations of the 12th Special Measures Agreement. Looking ahead, John notes the anticipated meeting between Yoon and ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon, discussing the potential impact of recent by-election victories on their relationship and party dynamics. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Editorial Director Jeongmin Kim (@jeongminnkim) and Editor John Lee (@koreanforeigner), diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea — and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring ROK politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Oct. 17, 2024 Audio edited by Gaby Magnuson
記者団の取材に応じる石破茂首相、2日午後、首相官邸石破茂首相は2日、韓国の尹錫悦大統領と電話会談し、相互に往来する「シャトル外交」の継続を含め、緊密に意思疎通を図ることで一致した。 New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol agreed Wednesday to communicate closely, including through the continuation of so-called shuttle diplomacy, or mutual visits to each other's countries.
New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol agreed Wednesday to communicate closely, including through the continuation of so-called shuttle diplomacy, or mutual visits to each other's countries.
会談を前に握手する岸田文雄首相と韓国の尹錫悦大統領、6日午後、ソウル・大統領府【ソウル時事】岸田文雄首相は6日、韓国・ソウルの大統領府で尹錫悦大統領と会談した。 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed Friday with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol the importance of continuing "shuttle diplomacy," in what was likely his last summit with Yoon.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed Friday with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol the importance of continuing "shuttle diplomacy," in what was likely his last summit with Yoon.
In a speech on Liberation Day, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol embraced a new vision of unification that seeks to “extend freedom” to the suffering masses in North Korea. NK News CEO Chad O'Carroll and Lead Correspondent Jeongmin Kim join the podcast to discuss Yoon's speech, which deviates from decades of policy toward Pyongyang by embracing unification by absorption, as well as the start of large-scale U.S.-ROK summer military exercises to train for the possibility of conflict with North Korea. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.
Leaders of China, Japan and South Korea have held separate bilateral talks ahead of their first three-way meeting in over four years. During talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the Chinese market is always open to foreign investors.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol held his first comprehensive press conference in 21 months last week, during which he discussed Seoul's relationship with Moscow despite Russia's burgeoning ties with North Korea. NK News Lead Correspondent Jeongmin Kim (@jeongminnkim) joins the podcast to discuss more of what Yoon had to say, as well as a balloon launch aimed at sending anti-regime leaflets and USB flash drives loaded with K-pop toward North Korea. Then, Benjamin Joinau, a French cultural anthropologist specializing in Korean studies, discusses the comprehensive database of North Korean feature films he recently published. The database, which Joinau describes as a work in progress, comprises some 800 North Korean feature films that are categorized using the DPRK's own classifications and aims to offer historical contextualization of the country's movies. Benjamin Joinau is a doctor of Cultural Anthropology specializing in Korean Studies. He is an associate researcher at the Center of Korean Studies (CRC) at School of Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, Paris, and an assistant professor at Hongik University, Seoul. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.
In this week's episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, co-hosts Jeongmin and John discuss recent developments in South Korea-Japan relations, focusing on the tech leak that compromised hundreds of thousands of Japanese personal data. They also discuss Japan's push to force out Naver, a South Korean tech portal company, from its partnership with Japan's SoftBank in the wake of the incident. The duo also explores the challenges South Korea faces in potentially joining AUKUS Pillar 2, which focuses on developing advanced capabilities and sharing technology among member nations. Jeongmin and John analyze Seoul's task of demonstrating its capacity and commitment to improving information security, a key factor in being considered for collaboration under Pillar 2. Additionally, the co-hosts delve into the key takeaways from South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's first press briefing in 21 months. They examine Yoon's conditional willingness to support a special investigation into the death of a South Korean marine last year and his firm stance against reopening the investigation into the first lady's alleged stock manipulation. Jeongmin and John also discuss Yoon's diplomatic sidestep when asked about the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency, as well as his plans to tackle the country's low birth rate through a new ministry and his push for controversial tax reforms, which are expected to face fierce opposition. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Editorial Director Jeongmin Kim (@jeongminnkim) and Editor John Lee (@koreanforeigner), diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea — and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring ROK politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on May 9, 2024. Audio edited by Joe Smith
岸田文雄首相とバイデン米大統領、韓国の尹錫悦大統領、2023年8月、米ワシントン近郊のキャンプデービッド【ソウル時事】キャンベル米国務副長官は24日、岸田文雄首相と韓国の尹錫悦大統領が日韓関係改善と日米韓3カ国の連携を通して、インド太平洋地域の安全保障に貢献していると評価し、「ノーベル平和賞の共同受賞に値する」と称賛した。 U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said Wednesday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol deserve to jointly receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said Wednesday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol deserve to jointly receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Just a few weeks short of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's two-year anniversary in his single five-year term, the ruling People Power Party suffered one of the biggest losses in Korean political history. What went wrong and can President Yoon turn things around in his remaining three years in office, with an opposition that is determined more than ever to hinder his legislative initiatives? On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Ryu Yongwook, Assistant Professor from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS explains. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ReutersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
岸田文雄首相と韓国の尹錫悦大統領、2023年11月、米サンフランシスコ岸田文雄首相が3月20日に韓国を訪問し、尹錫悦大統領と会談する方向で調整していることが分かった。 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting South Korea on March 20 to hold talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Japanese government officials said Wednesday.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting South Korea on March 20 to hold talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Japanese government officials said Wednesday.
Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party, was injured on Tuesday after being stabbed in the neck by a man in his 60s during a visit to the southeastern port city of Busan.While taking questions from reporters at about 10:27 am after touring the construction site of a new airport in Busan, Lee was stabbed on the left side of his neck and collapsed on the floor with blood.Citing medical staff in Busan, a Democratic Party spokesman said in a televised news briefing that Lee's jugular vein, which carries blood from the head to the heart, was believed to have been damaged.An unnamed Busan hospital official was quoted by Yonhap News Agency as saying that if the carotid artery, which supplies blood to the head, was damaged, it would have become a life-threatening injury.Lee reportedly suffered a laceration of around one and a half centimeters.He was transported by helicopter to a hospital in Seoul for surgery after receiving emergency treatment in Busan.Video footage showed that the assailant approached Lee asking for an autograph and then stabbed him in the left neck. People around Lee wrestled the attacker to the ground before the police officers arrested him at the scene.About 20 minutes after the attack, Lee was taken to a nearby hospital in a conscious state.The assailant, identified only by his surname Kim in his 60s, told the police that he had the intention of killing the Democratic Party leader, local media reported citing the Busan metropolitan police agency.Kim purchased the knife about 18 centimeters long on the internet last year. He had no other criminal record.South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered the police and relevant authorities to rapidly find out the truth and make every effort to support Lee for his treatment, according to the presidential office.Yoon stressed that such violent acts should never be tolerated under any circumstances.A former governor of Gyeonggi Province, Lee narrowly lost to Yoon, a former chief prosecutor, in the 2022 presidential election. He has led the main opposition party since August 2022.South Korea's next parliamentary elections are slated for April.Source: Xinhua
Heatwaves are also troubling North Africa and the US. More than 113 million Americans are suffering intense heat. We speak to German MEP Michael Bloss about how Europe has been affected and links with climate change. Also on the programme: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol visits Ukraine for the first time; and Newshour speaks to one student who has found a way of using AI to predict earthquakes and assess how much damage might be done by one. (Image: Cracked and dry earth is seen in the wide riverbed in the Loire River in France. Credit: Reuters)
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol announced his nominee for unification minister last week, but his pick for the role overseeing inter-Korean exchanges — the “new right” professor Kim Yung-ho — has proven controversial for his past comments calling for regime change and repeatedly predicting North Korea's collapse. NK News correspondent Shreyas Reddy discusses the nomination and what it means for the ministry, as well as the DPRK's new anti-U.S. propaganda posters, YouTube shutting down North Korean channels and more. Then, former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton joins the podcast for an exclusive interview to discuss his views on how to create a unified Korean Peninsula and counter DPRK nuclear threats, and why he believes regime change is not necessary to achieve these goals. He also talks about why he believes China should do more to reign in Pyongyang and promote peace, how a withdrawal of U.S. troops would impact negotiations on North Korean WMDs and more. John Bolton has played a key role in shaping Washington's policy toward North Korea over the course of more than two decades, including leading efforts to abandon the Agreed Framework. He served as former President Donald Trump's national security advisor from April 2018 to Sept. 2019, a period that covered all three of Trump's meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Before that Bolton served as under secretary of state for arms control and international security affairs and as U.S. ambassador to the U.N. under George W. Bush. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discuss steps to strengthen security and economic cooperation. Meanwhile, Europe celebrates the 78th anniversary of Victory Day. Plus, Syria returns to the Arab League. CFR's Carla Anne Robbins guest hosts World Review with Nirmal Ghosh, Stefan Kornelius, and Philip Stephens to discuss.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol wrapped up his week-long visit to the United States. While Seoul claims that the visit opens a new chapter for the SK-US alliance, criticism mounts saying Yoon becomes a "new Cold War facilitator" for politics on the peninsula, in East Asia, and even the world. What does the trip reveal about Yoon's foreign policy? What far-reaching impact will it have on South Korea and the region? Host Ge Anna is joined by Dr. Qu Bo, Professor from China Foreign Affairs University; Dr. Lee Pei May, Assistant Professor of Political Science, International Islamic University Malaysia; Dr. Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations, East China Normal University.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio meets with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul, South Korea; major pandemic-related U.S. immigration policies such as Title 42 end, straining an already overwhelmed southern border; the director of national intelligence and the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency brief a Senate panel on the top international threats to U.S. national security; and the U.S. Congress debates a plan to prevent default. Mentioned on the Podcast Paul B. Stares, “Conflicts to Watch in 2023,” CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/south-korea-japan-summit-us-border-policy-changes-us-annual-threat-assessment-and-more
Scott Snyder, a senior fellow for Korea studies and the director of the program on U.S.-Korea policy at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's recent state visit with U.S. President Joe Biden and its implications for the U.S.-South Korean alliance. Mentioned on the Podcast Soyoung Kim, Ju-min Park, and Hyonhee Shin, “Exclusive: South Korea's Yoon Opens Door for Possible Military Aid to Ukraine,” Reuters Don McLean, “American Pie” Scott Snyder, South Korea at the Crossroads: Autonomy and Alliance in an Era of Rival Powers Scott Snyder, The United States-South Korea Alliance: Why It Might Fail and Why It Must Not (forthcoming, November 2023) “South Korean President Yoon sings 'American Pie',” Associated Press The Animals, “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place” For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/biden-yoon-summit-scott-snyder
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol serenaded President Joe Biden with his version of Don McLean's American Pie while on a state visit. To discuss the art of singing in the workplace I'm joined by Managing Director with the Communications Clinic Eoghan Tomas McDermott and actor, singer and singing coach at the Lir Academy Ruth McGill
President Biden hosted South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol at his second-ever state dinner as part of the US strategy to get the strained South Korea-Japan relationship back on track. On Deep Dish, US Institute of Peace's Frank Aum and the Wilson Center's Shihoko Goto explore the reasons for the recurring ruptures over history, why the US cares, and the implications for geopolitics in Asia.
US President Joe Biden is meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday at the White House in a display of strengthening US-Korean solidarity. But recent Pentagon leaks indicating the US eavesdropped on Yoon's presidential office has rattled his cabinet, and could complicate the meeting. And, the World Food Program's regional director for the Middle East, Eastern Europe and North Africa says these countries are facing food shortages brought on by military conflicts, and by natural and manmade disasters. Also, people continue to flee Sudan as more fighting continues on Wednesday on the outskirts of the capital, Khartoum. Residents from the capital region are also having to make tough decisions about leaving. Plus, a look at legendary Harry Belafonte's role in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.
The US streaming platform Netflix says it's doubling the amount of money invested to create new Korean films and TV shows over the next four years, hoping to capitalise on the success of series like "Squid Game". The announcement came after Netflix's CEO met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Washington. But first, First Republic Bank reveals it saw more than $100 billion in withdrawals this year amid turmoil in the banking sector.
U.S. President Joe Biden hosts South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for a state visit, marking the seventy-year U.S.-South Korean alliance; people worldwide celebrate Earth Day with pledges to take environmental action; and the UN Security Council discusses its mission to Haiti and plans to stabilize the turbulent country. Mentioned on the Podcast Earthday.org Rocio Cara Labrador and Diana Roy, “Haiti's Troubled Path to Development,” CFR.org Scott Snyder, “How to Prepare for the Future After Seven Decades of the U.S.-South Korea Alliance,” CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/biden-hosts-south-koreas-president-earth-day-un-addresses-haiti-and-more
North Korea fired nearly 20 missiles across more than a half-dozen launch events in March, framing the tests and drills as responses to large-scale U.S.-ROK springtime exercises. But now that the calendar has turned to April, even bigger developments could be on the horizon. The DPRK will mark a number of important holidays this month, including the birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung and the founding of the national military. And North Korea has indicated that it will complete preparations for a satellite launch this month, while South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is scheduled to make a state visit to the U.S. that Pyongyang will closely monitor. This week, NK News founder Chad O'Carroll and analyst James Fretwell join the podcast to discuss the March that was and prospects for the month ahead — from North Korea's new undersea “nuclear attack drone” and surprise border reopening to ongoing military drills in South Korea and the possibility of more long-range missile testing. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arrived in Japan yesterday for talks with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida, for the first time in 12 years. It didn't escape the attention of North Korea either which launched an ICBM the very same day. The Tokyo stock market dropped amid growing concerns over Credit Swiss and two U.S. banks, while JNTO registered 1.47 million overseas visitors last month. In Shinjuku, we talk with artist Toru Yoshikawa in kissaten and coffee shop “Times” about upcoming painting and ceramics exhibitions as well as his love of Geocaching. — Get in touch: notebook.podcast@gmail.com Leave a message: speakpipe.com/notebook Instagram: @notebook_pod Twitter: @notebook_pod — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Six months in, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol still treads a careful balance on some policy matters. Veerle speaks with Ms Saeme Kim, Korea Foundation Visiting Fellow in RUSI's Indo-Pacific Programme from 2021–2022. Saeme explores the policy continuities and changes in the Republic of Korea (ROK) from former President Moon Jae-in to current President Yoon Suk-yeol, outlining the country's soon-to-be-launched Indo-Pacific Strategy and some bold new endeavours with partners like the US. As tensions with Beijing and Pyongyang remain, greater cooperation with partners in Europe and the Indo-Pacific could come at a cost in Seoul's own immediate regional environment. Despite this, a more outward-facing and networked South Korea with expertise in specific subregions and policy areas is likely to materialise. The UK, in particular, stands to gain from working more closely with Seoul, and Saeme offers a few ideas in this regard.
Originally published 9 November 2022. Six months in, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol still treads a careful balance on some policy matters. Veerle speaks with Ms Saeme Kim, Korea Foundation Visiting Fellow in RUSI's Indo-Pacific Programme from 2021–2022. Saeme explores the policy continuities and changes in the Republic of Korea (ROK) from former President Moon Jae-in to current President Yoon Suk-yeol, outlining the country's soon-to-be-launched Indo-Pacific Strategy and some bold new endeavours with partners like the US. As tensions with Beijing and Pyongyang remain, greater cooperation with partners in Europe and the Indo-Pacific could come at a cost in Seoul's own immediate regional environment. Despite this, a more outward-facing and networked South Korea with expertise in specific subregions and policy areas is likely to materialise. The UK, in particular, stands to gain from working more closely with Seoul, and Saeme offers a few ideas in this regard.
韓国の尹錫悦大統領と電話会談後、記者団の取材に応じる岸田文雄首相、6日午後、首相官邸岸田文雄首相と韓国の尹錫悦大統領は6日午後、約25分間電話会談した。 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol had talks over the phone on Thursday, condemning a series of recent ballistic missile launches by North Korea and agreeing to work together in dealing with the country.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol had talks over the phone on Thursday, condemning a series of recent ballistic missile launches by North Korea and agreeing to work together in dealing with the country.
岸田文雄首相と韓国の尹錫悦大統領岸田文雄首相と韓国の尹錫悦大統領が6日午後に電話会談を行う。 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will hold talks over the phone on Thursday, it was learned Wednesday.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will hold talks over the phone on Thursday, it was learned Wednesday.
South Korea's National Assembly approved a 62 trillion won supplementary budget aimed at supporting businesses hit by pandemic-related restrictions. The amount approved was 2.6 trillion won more than the 59.4 trillion won announced last month and will mostly be used for cash handouts for small businesses and self-employed people to make up for losses incurred due to COVID-19 restrictions.The additional spending comes after South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol pledged to compensate 5.5 million owners of small businesses for pandemic losses shortly before taking office on May 10. The ministry says that it would not issue any bonds to fund the budget but instead would use tax revenue from existing spending plans.
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