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Topic: south korea

South Korea to move presidential office back to Seoul’s iconic Blue House

President Lee Jae Myung to move South Korea’s presidential office from the defence ministry complex to the Blue House complex by Christmas, following years of upheaval.

North Korea reacts to South Korea-US nuclear submarine deal, says will trigger ‘domino effect’

On Friday, South Korea and US jointly released the details of the agreement at their summit last month, which included a commitment to disarm the North's nuclear arsenal.

Seoul court issues arrest warrant for former spy chief in martial law case, Yonhap reports

According to prosecutors, former spy agency chief Cho Tae-yong had been aware of former president Yoon’s plan to impose martial law in advance, but he did not report it to the parliament.

Six feared trapped after structure collapses at South Korea power plant

Among the eight who were believed to be under the structure, two had been rescued, the Yonhap News Agency reported.

Gourangalal Das appointed as next Indian ambassador to South Korea

Das, a 1999 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, is currently helming the crucial East Asia division at the headquarters of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi.

South Korea foreign minister to discuss Xi’s APEC attendance during China visit

Ahead of his two-day trip to China, Cho also said he expects to be briefed by Chinese officials on Kim Jong’s recent visit to Beijing for a World War II anniversary event.

South Korea, Japan & US to hold joint defence drills against North Korea

Freedom Edge, an annual drill aimed at bolstering regional peace, was announced days after the dramatic appearance of North Korea, Russia & China’s leaders at Beijing’s military parade.

Following Netherlands, South Korea to ban phones in school classrooms

The ban will take effect from March next year. Australia recently widened its pioneering ban on social media for teenagers.

18 August 2025: Zelenskyy heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

South Korea to reduce military activity along North Korea border

President Lee Jae Myun in a speech to mark the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japan said he would restore the 19 Sept military agreement between the two neighbours.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.