Reports from the Wall Street Journal suggest a scaling down of USFK in South Korea. How could this move potentially alter the power dynamics in the Korean Peninsula 

What would happen if the US scales down its military presence in South Korea, and how could it impact deterrence against North Korea?

Business & Economy: APEC's latest report highlights exports among member economies are projected to rise by just 0.4 per cent this year, a steep decline from the 5.7 per cent growth recorded in 2024.

APEC sounds alarm on sluggish trade growth amid escalating US tariff pressure

North Korea has fired a short-range ballistic missile from the Wonsa area, prompting strong condemnation from South Korea. Seoul labeled the launch a “clear provocation,” raising tensions in the region just ahead of Russia's Victory Day.

South Korea: North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into East Sea

Just ahead of the June 3rd presidential election, the country's fast changing political landscape is keeping the voters guessing amid a slew of legal challenges, resignations, and also emerging candidates. Watch in for more details!

South Korea Snap Elections: Yoon's party yet to announce candidate

South Korea snap elections: Presidential race rocked by court ruling, resignations

Lee Jae-Myung, a lawyer-turned-politician, has clinched the Democratic Party's nomination for the presidential election with nearly 90% support. The election is set for June 3, following the impeachment of President Yoon. The ruling party has yet to name its candidate.

S Korea: Main Opposition Party Taps Former Chief As Presidential Candidate

Lee Jae-Myung set to challenge in South Korea's presidential election

Business & Economy, The export-driven economy of South Korea stands to lose a lot if tariffs are imposed, particularly for major firms like Samsung and Hyundai.

South Korea proposes 'July Package' to avoid tariffs

Boeing recently reported a smaller-than-expected core operating loss in the first quarter of 2025, signaling slight operational improvement. The company’s share price rose 6% on the news. Despite internal issues including a 2024 strike and ongoing quality control concerns, boeing has managed to increase jet output.

Boeing Hopes For Trade Deal, Talks With Trump Team Daily

From making its largest-ever warship to nuclear warheads,
North Korea is growing its arsenal at a rapid pace.
North Korea is the only nation that has tested nuclear weapons this century.
Donald Trump has started referring to North Korea as a "nuclear state."
How are U.S. policies towards North Korea expected to evolve under Trump's second term? 
Will there be a move towards "Complete Denuclearisation"?
We explore these questions this week on 'North Korea’s Growing Arsenal: Trump 2.0’ on #WIONWideAngle.

North Korea's nuclear power: Can Trump stop Kim Jong-Un?

In a show of force against North Korea Washington is conducting joint nuclear drills with South Korea. US flew long range B-1B bombers in a show of force against North Korea the exercise comes days after the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to resist a US-led push to eliminate the North's nuclear programme.

US flies long-range bombers in drill with South Korea as North marks key anniversary

The countdown has begun to the presidential elections in South Korea. Han Dong-Hoon, the former representative of the People Power Party, and Lee Jae-Myung of the Democratic Party have declared their candidature for the June 3rd elections. Watch in for more details!

Acting President Han Duck-Soo announces candidacy, Han Dong-Hoon vs Lee Jae-Jyung

The election date is out for snap elections in South Korea, ending months-long speculations and uncertainty. South Korea is engulfed in political turmoil after Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law debacle, followed by the constitutional court trial. Watch in for more details!

South Korea: President Han calls elections on 3rd June

World | The phone call between Han and Trump also comes as South Korea's trade minister Cheong In-kyo is traveling to the US to negotiate over tariffs with his US counterpart Jamieson Greer.

‘Things are looking good’: Trump holds phone call with South Korea's acting president

As South Korea heads into a presidential election in two months, the debate over constitutional reform is heating up. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has proposed aligning constitutional revisions with the upcoming vote, aiming to fix the current presidential system. Recent polls show 54% of South Koreans support the idea, and a national referendum has been suggested.

South Korea debates constitutional reform ahead of presidential election

South Korea's president has been removed from office after the Constitutional Court voted unanimously to uphold his impeachment. Yoon Suk Yeol was suspended from duty in December after being impeached by parliament, following his failed attempt to impose martial law.

Yoon Suk Yeol impeached, constitutional court delivers unanimous verdict against Yoon

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after impeachment upheld

World, trending news: Yoon was suspended from duty in December after being impeached by parliament, following his failed attempt to impose martial law in the country.

Dark history of South Korean presidents: Exiled, impeached, shot, jailed

South Korea's Constitutional Court unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, removing him from office. The historic decision comes after Yun's attempt to impose martial law in December.

South Korea: Court finds Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of violating constitution

South Korea's Constitutional Court unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, removing him from office. The historic decision comes after Yoon's attempt to impose martial law in December.


Historic ruling: South Korea's president impeached; court finds Yoon guilty of violating constitution

World | The South Korean Constitution is all set to present its verdict on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Here's why he was impeached and what's ahead

Will South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol be impeached? Verdict tomorrow. Here's what we know so far

South Korea is bracing for possible blowback from the impending verdict on suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. Acting President Han Duck-Soo has urged political leaders across party lines to accept the verdict and not make statements that trigger violence.  Watch in for more details!

South Korea's Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon impeachment; Acting President urges for calm

Russia has unleashed a deadly attack on Ukraine. Three people have died in the central Ukrainian city of Kyiv. This is while one person died in a drone attack on Kharkiv.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv says Russia drone strikes on Ukraine kill one, wound 10

South Korea: More security for judges ahead of Friday verdict on Yoon

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