China, North Korea must maintain strategic resilience — Xi

S. Korea-ASEAN partnership should evolve beyond manufacturing ties: envoys

SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island — Southeast Asian diplomats on Friday said South Korea's partnership with ASEAN should evolve beyond the view of the region primarily as a manufacturing base. Speaking at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, the diplomats called for greater emphasis on higher-quality investment, innovation and tangible outcomes under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Economic cooperation should move beyond the view of Southeast Asia as a production base, and instead develop in

NATO needs to create its own defense market

Strengthening defense capabilities is not only about security policy. It is also industrial policy.

South Korea's president calls for 'speedier cooperation' at NATO defense forum in Türkiye

NATO's know-how and South Korea's production capacity and technological prowess will strengthen both sides' security, says Lee Jae Myung

Why Japan and South Korea’s Deepening Defense Ties Are Good News for the US

Two of America’s closest security partners in Asia, Japan and South Korea, have historically struggled to cooperate due to historical animosities. However, at the urging of the U.S., in recent years Tokyo and Seoul have increasingly collaborated with each other and trilaterally with Washington. Last month, that cooperation took another step forward. Japanese Defense Minister...

North Korea vows boost to nuclear buildup, military intelligence

SEOUL: North Korea will strengthen its nuclear force “both in quality and quantity” and expand the role of its military intelligence agency focused on South Korea, state media said Friday. Pyongyang is under widespread sanctions over its nuclear program, and the two Koreas remain technically at war as their 1950-53 conflict ended without a peace treaty. The announcement comes after North Korea has repeatedly spurned South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s dovish overtures, labelling Seoul its “most hostile” enemy and declaring itself an “irreversible” nuclear state.

कोरियाली प्रायद्वीपलाई आणविक हतियार मुक्त बनाउन दक्षिण कोरिया र जापानको पुनः प्रतिबद्धता

सियोल। दक्षिण कोरिया र जापानका रक्षामन्त्रीहरूले आइतबार कोरियाली प्रायद्वीपलाई आणविक हतियारमुक्त बनाउने आफ्नो देशको प्रतिबद्धतालाई पुनः दोहोर्‍याएका छन्। उत्तर कोरियाले आफ्नो आणविक हतियार भण्डार विस्तार गर्ने बारम्बारको घोषणाका बाबजुद उनीहरूको यो भनाइ आएको हो। दक्षिण कोरियाली रक्षामन्त्री आजल ग्यू ब्याकले सियोलमा जापानी समकक्षी सिनजिरो कोइजुमीबिच यो बैठक उत्तर कोरियाली नेता किम जोङ उनले आफ्नो देशको []

MINDEF lancar hala tuju baharu pertahanan negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Keupa­yaan sesebuah negara mempertahankan kedaulatan bukan sahaja bergantung kepada kekuatan aset dan angkatan pertahanan, malah memerlukan perancangan jelas serta kapasiti yang mampu menyokong pelaksanaannya dalam berdepan pelbagai cabaran keselamatan. Berteraskan keperluan itu, Kementerian Pertahanan (MINDEF) memperkenalkan Pelan Strategik Pertahanan Negara (PSPN) 2026-2030 dan Rangka Tindakan Kapasiti Pertahanan (RTKP) 2026-2030 sebagai hala tuju pembangunan ... Read more The post MINDEF lancar hala tuju baharu pertahanan negara appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Economy on recovery track despite manufacturing setback due to chip boom: KDI

SEJONG, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy remains on the recovery trac...

[Column] Korea at a crossroads: ‘Yoon Again’ or real change?

[Column] Korea at a crossroads: ‘Yoon Again’ or real change?

The fragility of the world’s economic resilience

Are we invulnerable or just plain lucky?

Japan and South Korea Reaffirm Goal of Nuclear Disarmament, Strengthen Defense Ties to Confront North Korea’s Nuclear Threat

Seoul - South Korea and Japan reaffirmed Sunday their commitment to achieving the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. The two countries also agreed to revive joint search and rescue exercises as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation. At a meeting in Seoul, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik and Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara... Read more Source The post Japan and South Korea Reaffirm Goal of Nuclear Disarmament, Strengthen Defense Ties to Confront North Korea’s Nuclear Threat appeared first on Libya Update News.

Asia Seeks Flexibility Amid US-China Rivalry

Asian governments, investors and business leaders are increasingly positioning themselves as active participants in a rapidly changing global order, seeking to strengthen resilience and pursue pragmatic partnerships rather than choosing sides between the United States and China. That message emerged repeatedly during discussions at the Reuters NEXT Asia event in Singapore, where policymakers and investment [] The post Asia Seeks Flexibility Amid US-China Rivalry appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

World : Global South Must Assert Own Interests As Global Order Evolves

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Emerging middle powers, including Malaysia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Turkiye, and Mexico, should chart their own strategic course and pursue their own interests rather than adopting the agenda of established middle powers as the global order evolves.

China expands global influence through non-military pressure, democracies urged to build stronger resilience

Democracies need to broaden their approach to deterrence by strengthening resilience across political, economic, technological and social sectors rather than relying solely on military power to counter China's expanding global influence, American foreign policy expert Bonnie Glaser said at the opening of the China In The World (CITW) 2026 summit in Taipei.

U.S., S. Korea, Japan reaffirm N. Korea denuclearization, target cyber threats

U.S., S. Korea, Japan reaffirm N. Korea denuclearization, target cyber threats

U.S., Japan, South Korea reaffirm commitment to Taiwan Strait peace

Washington, July 8 (CNA) The United States, Japan, and South Korea reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, during a meeting of their top diplomats on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey on Tuesday, according to the U.S. State Department.

South Korea unveils $576 billion AI chip investment

South Korea unveils $576 billion chip and AI mega-projects as President Lee Jae Myung aims to cement industry leadership with new production hubs. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #technology #skhynix #artificialintelligence Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4v7aOOu 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

North Korea shifts China ventures toward learning

North Korea-China joint ventures are shifting in focus, with Pyongyang moving beyond simply attracting Chinese capital and equipment to absorb Chinese production methods and management know-how. The shift suggests North Korea-China economic cooperation is evolving in 2026 from one-dimensional resource supply toward the study of China’s production and management systems. North Korea has been actively []

Hong Kong a ‘strategic adaptation ground’ for mainland Chinese tech giants: Paul Chan

Mainland Chinese technology giants in cutting-edge fields are increasingly treating Hong Kong as a “strategic adaptation ground” to transform themselves into global multinational enterprises, the city’s finance chief has said. Following his trip to attend a forum and visit tech companies in Shanghai and Nanjing last week, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday that mainland technology companies expanding into international markets had moved beyond simply exporting products. “By...

Russia ready for tech partnerships with friendly states — Prime Minister

Joining forces is important for strengthening national economies, Mikhail Mishustin noted

US, ROK and Japan call for crackdown on cybercrime funding North Korea nukes

The U.S., South Korea and Japan urged stronger law enforcement cooperation and sanctions enforcement to tackle North Korea’s rampant cybercriminal activities in a meeting in Washington, D.C., highlighting the need to crack down on illicit revenue mechanisms supporting Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions. At the fifth meeting of the Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group on DPRK Cyber Threats []

Kim Jong Un Says North Korea To Exercise Its Position As Nuclear State

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said exercising the country's position as a nuclear weapons state is the only way to cope with an unpredictable and complicated global security situation, KCNA state...

As threats converge, Seoul must turn to like-minded partners

As threats converge, Seoul must turn to like-minded partners

Leaders at UAE Summit highlight resilience as strategic priority for business, governance

Leaders at UAE Summit highlight resilience as strategic priority for business, governance

Korea: Denuclearisation must start with US allies

Korea: Denuclearisation must start with US allies

South Korea's Steel Miracle: A Model for Iran's Reconstruction

TEHRAN- The Iran-South Korea Chamber of Commerce, considering the recent developments in the region and the consequences of the attack by the United States and Israel on the country's infrastructure industries—which have led to serious damage in various areas, including the economy, employment, and trade—has undertaken, within the framework of its mission to transfer successful international experiences in the field of industrial development, reconstruction, and enhancing economic resilience, to prepare a series of analytical-practical reports on utilizing South Korea's experiences in the path of development, reconstruction, and compensating for crisis-induced damages.

Moscow Forum: Strategic Communications Key to Economic Growth

Strategic communications have become a critical driver of economic development, with experts arguing they are now essential for attracting investment, strengthening competitiveness and supporting sustainable growth, participants at an international forum in Moscow said. The Strategic Communications. Ideas Insights forum brought together government officials, business leaders, communications specialists and academics to discuss how communication strategies can contribute to economic development and institutional resilience. Speakers said intangible assets—including corporate reputation, branding, digital presence and media engagement—have become increasingly important in shaping market performance and enhancing the competitiveness of businesses and regions. Participants also stressed the need for organizations to adapt to a rapidly evolving communications landscape by adopting more effective communication strategies and leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence

Why investors keep betting on America’s resilience and innovation - Mark Lister

Why investors keep betting on America’s resilience and innovation - Mark Lister