Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Ministry of Unification Holds Meeting with New Private Sector Members of the ‘Inter-Korean Relations Development Committee’

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met with new civilian members to discuss strategies for North Korea policy and committee operations.

Controversy Erupts Over Nominee Who Wanted to Pay Respects to North Korea’s Kim Jong Il

Kim Young Hoon's nomination as Minister of Employment faces scrutiny due to past pro-North Korea actions, raising national security concerns.

North Korea Braces for Early Monsoon, Warns of Extreme Summer Weather

North Korea anticipates an early monsoon starting in late June, emphasizing disaster preparedness and improved weather prediction efforts.

Politics

Seoul Briefing: National Intelligence Service Says Kim Jong Un Is Positioning Kim Ju-ae as Successor

North Korea's Kim Jong Un may designate his daughter Ju Ae as successor, while potential U.S. dialogue remains open under specific conditions.

Korea’s WWII Victims Lose Appeal: What This Means for Compensation Claims

The Seoul High Court rejects a lawsuit for compensation from the Korea-Japan Agreement, urging legislative action for victims' support.

Coupang Becomes A Trade Flashpoint as the United States Pressures Alarms Korean Lawmakers

The U.S. is using Coupang as leverage against South Korea, raising concerns in the National Assembly about trade implications.

Eric Trump’s Seoul Visit Turns Diplomatic: Inside The Message From President Lee On U.S.–Korea Relations

Former Chief of Staff Woo Sang Ho met Eric Trump to discuss enhancing U.S.-South Korea relations and promote his gubernatorial candidacy.

Coupang Data Breach: U.S. Investors Submit ISDS Arbitration Notice Against South Korea

Coupang faces international arbitration after a data breach, with U.S. investors alleging unfair treatment by South Korea's government.
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South Korea Forms New Nuclear Submarine Negotiation Team: What This Means for U.S. Relations

The U.S. establishes a Nuclear-Powered Submarine Negotiation Team to facilitate discussions with South Korea on nuclear submarine agreements.

LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman’s Controversial Ties to Jeffrey Epstein: Should He Resign?

Casey Wasserman will remain chairman of LA28 despite past ties to Epstein and Maxwell, following a review that found no issues.

February 2026: U.S. Negotiation Team to Discuss Nuclear Submarine and Nuclear Agreement with South Korea

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun confirmed a U.S. negotiation team's visit to discuss nuclear submarines and tariff issues in February.

A 5-Year Enrollment Surge Meets Regional Care Gaps: Can a New Medical School Open Before 2030?

The Korean government plans to increase medical school enrollment and establish new schools in underserved regions by 2030.

Coupang Under Fire: How U.S. Congress Investigations Could Trigger Trade Tensions with South Korea

U.S. concerns over Coupang may escalate trade tensions with South Korea, while UN sanctions on North Korea face enforcement challenges.

U.S.-Korea Nuclear Submarine Deal: What to Expect from February Delegation?

The U.S. will send a delegation to South Korea to discuss nuclear cooperation, submarines, and shipbuilding agreements by February.

Trump Slams Bad Bunny’s Spanish-Language Super Bowl LX Halftime Show: The Culture-War Signal Behind the Post

Trump criticized the Super Bowl halftime show in Spanish, sharing a doctored image suggesting U.S. expansion amid Bad Bunny's performance.

Will South Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions Spark a Regional Arms Race? Key Insights from U.S. Senators

Four Democratic senators express concerns to Trump over nuclear proliferation in South Korea, urging no uranium enrichment or reprocessing.

From Minerals Security Partnership to a Trade Bloc: What G7 + European Union Membership Could Cost

Analysts note a warming trend in South Korea-China relations amid U.S. efforts to restructure mineral supply chains, raising strategic choices.

How Google’s High-Precision Maps Could Cost Korea 197 Trillion Won: Expert Insights

Google faces a deadline for high precision map data export amid U.S. tariff pressures, raising concerns over domestic data center requirements.

How the FORGE Initiative is Transforming Global Critical Mineral Supply Chains in 2026

The U.S. launched FORGE to diversify critical mineral supply chains, enhancing economic growth and national security with global partners.

Coupang and Korea–U.S. Trade Tensions: Why Jang Dong Hyuk’s Claim Drew an Official Warning

The Prime Minister's Office refutes claims about the Coupang issue raised by Jang Dong Hyuk, clarifying Vice President Vance's inquiries.

South Korea Pushes for Nuclear Submarine Breakthrough With Washington — Can the Joint Fact Sheet Deliver Concrete Progress Fast?

South Korea and the U.S. discuss nuclear cooperation, focusing on enrichment for nuclear-powered submarines and strategic collaboration.

Trump’s Shocking Claim: Unaware of Korean Workers’ ICE Raid at Hyundai’s Georgia Plant?

Trump claimed ignorance of a major immigration raid at a Hyundai plant, despite Kemp's involvement, shocking the Korean-American community.

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