Leadership
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Lee reiterates need for Trump to take lead in lowering North Korea tensions
The ROK president asked Trump to take lead in seeking a resolution with DPRK, as he had purportedly in the Middle East
June 17, 2026
The world should welcome Xi Jinping’s efforts to improve ties with North Korea
China’s ‘neighborhood’ diplomacy is less about building an anti-US axis than pushing for a less destabilizing DPRK
June 17, 2026
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
Yoon’s prison sentence, Xi’s North Korea visit and shifting peninsula dynamics
Chad O’Carroll and Chris Green discuss drone operation ruling and China’s evolving approach to North Korea
June 16, 2026
Trump posts summit photo with Kim Jong Un before announcing Iran deal
Expert says it’s premature to suggest Trump will now turn his attention from Middle East to diplomacy with North Korea
June 15, 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
Jeju’s ‘Vitamin C diplomacy’ revives a dormant model of North Korea engagement
South Korean island’s aid shipment offers a template for other provinces, but may yet face resistance from Pyongyang
June 12, 2026
Yoon provoked North Korea with drones as part of martial law plot, court rules
Ex-president sentenced to 30 years in prison for endangering military and citizens through drone flights over Pyongyang
June 12, 2026
North Korea’s wall-to-wall coverage of Xi visit holds up Kim as global leader
A recap of everything in state media this week, from children’s union celebrations and summit pageantry to Russia ties
June 12, 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
