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May 2024 - South Korea Special Weapons News
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- US, Japan, S. Korea reaffirm cooperation on economic, regional security VOA 31 May 2024 -- The United States, Japan and South Korea "strongly oppose" any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific waters and "strongly condemned" North Korea's recent launches using ballistic missile technology.
- United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Vice Foreign Minister-Level Dialogue US Dept. of State 31 May 2024 -- The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea on the occasion of the United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Vice Foreign Minister-Level Dialogue.
- Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Kim US Dept. of State 31 May 2024
- Joint Statement on DPRK-Russia US Dept. of State 31 May 2024 -- The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, the High Representative of the European Union, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America affirm that the recent sanctions designations by each of our governments represent a coordinated effort to hold the DPRK and Russia to account and to impose costs on actors and entities involved in the unlawful transfer of arms from the DPRK to Russia for use in attacking Ukraine.
- 'Air raid' alarm as North Korea sends trash balloons across DMZ Radio Free Asia 29 May 2024 -- At 11:34 p.m. on Tuesday, mobile phones in parts of South Korea's Gyeonggi province screeched out an alert from authorities warning of an "air raid", sparking panic among residents living close to one of the world's most heavily fortified borders.
- US, South Korea defend joint drills against Russia's criticism supporting North Korea VOA 28 May 2024 -- Washington and Seoul defended their joint military drills as crucial for maintaining security in East Asia, pushing back against Russia's criticism of the exercises in support of North Korea.
- North Korea sends poop-filled balloons into South, media report VOA 28 May 2024 -- North Korea appears to have made good on its threat to float feces-carrying balloons into South Korea, according to local media reports.
- United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Vice Foreign Minister-Level Dialogue US Dept. of State 27 May 2024 -- Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell will host Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Okano Masataka and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong-kyun for a trilateral dialogue in historic little Washington Virginia on May 31.
- China, South Korea, Japan revive dialogue in Seoul VOA 27 May 2024 -- Senior leaders from China, South Korea, and Japan pledged greater "practical cooperation" and danced around areas of disagreement as they met in Seoul Monday, reviving high-level dialogue for the first time in almost five years.
- Seoul, Beijing, Tokyo reaffirm Korean Peninsula denuclearization commitment Radio Free Asia 27 May 2024 -- Leaders of South Korea, Japan and China reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula during a summit in Seoul on Monday, hours after the North announced a plan to launch a satellite.
- Chinese premier urges China, Japan, S. Korea to reject external disruption People's Daily 27 May 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Monday that China, Japan and South Korea should strive to reject external disruption and stay committed to harmonious coexistence and mutual support.
- Chinese premier urges China, Japan, S. Korea to stick to original aspiration for cooperation People's Daily 27 May 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Monday that China, Japan and South Korea should stay committed to the original aspiration for cooperation and make joint efforts to resume and accelerate China-Japan-South Korea cooperation so as to make greater contributions to regional prosperity and stability.
- China-Japan-S.Korea trilateral summit meeting to boost cooperation Global Times 26 May 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Seoul on Sunday to attend the ninth Trilateral Summit Meeting among China, Japan and South Korea from Sunday to Monday. Li had a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the day of his arrival, with Chinese experts saying the three major economies in East Asia will make pragmatic efforts to make sure the economic development and integration of the region will not be affected by bloc confrontation and geopolitical crises.
- Joint Statement on the Ongoing Conflict in Myanmar US Dept. of State 24 May 2024 -- The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union to address the ongoing conflict in Myanmar.
- South Korea, Japan, China eye practical wins at rare summit VOA 24 May 2024 -- South Korea, Japan, and China will resume high-level talks for the first time in over four years next week, sending senior leaders to a summit aimed at stabilizing ties among the Asian neighbors.
- Tokyo, Seoul target North Korea-Russia arms deal with sanctions Radio Free Asia 23 May 2024 -- Japan and South Korea have separately imposed sanctions on individuals and entities involved in the arms trade between North Korea and Russia, they announced on Friday, the latest steps aimed at ending help for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- South Korea, China, Japan to hold trilateral talks on May 26-27 in Seoul Radio Free Asia 23 May 2024 -- Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet on May 26-27 in Seoul for their first trilateral talks in more than four years, South Korea's presidential office said on Thursday.
- Premier Li to attend China-Japan-S.Korea trilateral summit meeting Global Times 23 May 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang will be attending the 9th trilateral summit meeting between China, Japan and South Korea in Seoul from May 26 to 27, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. The resumption of the meeting after over four years' suspension is "an encouraging sign," experts said, while noting that risks brought by geopolitical games and external interference remain. They warned Japan and South Korea not to step on China's red line regarding the Taiwan question.
- Secretary-General's remarks to the AI Seoul Summit: "Building on the AI Safety Summit: Towards an Innovative and Inclusive Future" UN Secretary-General 21 May 2024
- US expects South Korea and Japan to manage ties with China at summit amid growing differences VOA 21 May 2024 -- Ahead of a trilateral summit involving South Korea, Japan, and China this weekend in Seoul, Washington said it expects the event to be an opportunity for its two allies to manage their relations with Beijing.
- Friendships flourish in South Korea Australia DOD 21 May 2024 -- Royal Australian Navy guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart has deepened ties with the Republic of Korea Navy, receiving a warm welcome in Busan, South Korea.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho US Dept. of State 17 May 2024
- Press Statement of Vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of DPRK KCNA 16 May 2024 -- Pak Myong Ho, vice-minister for Chinese Affairs of the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK, released the following press statement titled "ROK is bound to meet disgrace and ruin for its 'soliciting' and 'begging' diplomacy" on May 16:
- Global Peace Summit: France and South Korea Have Confirmed Their Participation President of Ukraine 14 May 2024
- UK and Republic of Korea conduct joint sanctions enforcement patrols UK MOD 14 May 2024 -- The United Kingdom (UK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have conducted joint maritime patrols in the waters around the Korean Peninsula.
- Seoul's decision to attend Putin inauguration leaves door open for diplomatic relations VOA 14 May 2024 -- In a move that contrasts with the United States, South Korea had its ambassador in Moscow attend Russian President Vladimir Putin's inauguration, seemingly leaving its options open for maintaining diplomatic relations with Russia amid Moscow's deepening ties with Pyongyang.
- Chinese, South Korean foreign ministers meet, seek to improve bilateral ties Global Times 13 May 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, who began a two-day visit to China that marks the first trip to Beijing by a South Korean foreign minister in more than six years.
- Seoul mulls joining AUKUS as Beijing protests VOA 09 May 2024 -- Seoul is mulling over sharing advanced military technology with the U.S., the United Kingdom and Australia through what is known as AUKUS Pillar II, a move that would enhance its security capabilities at the risk of angering its powerful neighbor, China.
- Senior Official for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pak's Meeting with Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan Counterparts US Dept. of State 09 May 2024 -- Senior Official for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak met Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Namazu Hiroyuki and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs Lee Jun-il in Tokyo on May 9.
- Washington's willingness to engage Pyongyang exposes rare rift with Seoul VOA 08 May 2024 -- The Biden administration's apparent willingness to engage North Korea is causing a rare public rift with one of Washington's key allies in Asia over how to achieve Pyongyang's denuclearization.
- Trump's possible return reignites South Korea nuclear debate VOA 03 May 2024 -- South Korean calls to acquire nuclear weapons, which were subdued for the past year following steps to strengthen the U.S.-South Korea alliance, are once again bubbling to the surface ahead of the possible return of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
- South Korea raises terror alert following reported North Korea threat VOA 02 May 2024 -- South Korea's government raised its terror alert level for five diplomatic missions Thursday, warning North Korea could attack South Korean diplomats overseas.
- 50 UN members eye alternative to disbanded North Korea monitoring panel Radio Free Asia 01 May 2024 -- Fifty U.N. members, including the United States, Japan, and South Korea, are considering alternatives to ensure continued "objective and independent" monitoring of sanctions on North Korea after the recent dissolution of a panel investigating suspected violations, they said in a statement.
- Andriy Yermak Held a Conversation with Director of the National Security Office under the President of Korea President of Ukraine 01 May 2024
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