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Lee seeks Pope Leo’s blessing for peace with North Korea at Vatican meeting
Seoul says president invited pontiff to visit South Korea, but doesn’t say if he appealed for papal visit to Pyongyang
June 16, 2026
Lee says hope for peace with North Korea is ‘still alive’ at mass in Rome
South Korean president is expected to seek support for peace efforts when he meets Pope Leo on Monday
June 15, 2026
US, ROK reassert North Korean denuclearization goal at nuclear consultations
Washington also reiterates commitment to Seoul’s defense with ‘full range of US capabilities, including nuclear’
June 12, 2026
South Korea, EU express ‘grave concern’ over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal
Leaders reaffirm commitment to denuclearization and condemn DPRK’s military cooperation with Russia against Ukraine
June 11, 2026
Seoul says denuclearization remains goal despite absence from Xi-Kim summit
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry rejects idea that China has tacitly accepted North Korea’s status as nuclear state
June 10, 2026
IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility
Head of UN nuclear watchdog links uranium enrichment plant inspected by Kim Jong Un to building at Yongbyon complex
June 9, 2026
Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim
South Korean president cites risk of nuclear proliferation if ‘status quo’ of DPRK weapons development continues
June 8, 2026
Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La
In interview, Lami Kim discusses OPCON transfer risks, Seoul’s push for a nuke sub and the DPRK’s ‘two-state’ policy
June 5, 2026
Why Canada is strengthening ties with Seoul against North Korean threats
In interview, former UNC deputy commander discusses Ottawa’s growing focus on Indo-Pacific, ROK-NATO links and more
June 4, 2026
Top US diplomat consults with Seoul on North Korea, nuclear submarines
Undersecretary of State Allison Hooker visits South Korea for three days of talks on allied cooperation
June 3, 2026
