National Pope Leo XIV
South Korea's Lee invites Pope Leo XIV to visit for World Youth Day 2027
President Lee Jae-myung invited Pope Leo XIV to visit South Korea for World Youth Day 2027 at a Vatican meeting, where they also discussed easing tensions with North Korea.
National Yoon Verdicts
South Korea's Yoon sentenced to 30 years over Pyongyang drone operation
The Seoul Central District Court found the ousted president and ex-defense minister Kim Yong Hyun guilty of staging 2024 drone flights to justify martial law.
National Lee Jae-myung
South Korea's Lee marks first year with vow to make nation 'irreplaceable'
President Lee Jae-myung used a press conference marking one year in office to pledge an 'irreplaceable' South Korea, leading on AI, defense and energy, as economic worries persist.
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