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August 2025 - South Korea Special Weapons News
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- Fourth United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group Meeting on Democratic People's Republic of Korea Cyber Activities US Dept. of State 29 Aug 2025 -- On August 27 and 28, the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) convened in Tokyo for the fourth meeting of the Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group to counter cyber threats posed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
- Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 wraps, strengthening alliances US Air Force 28 Aug 2025 -- The annual combined joint all-domain military exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, at Osan Air Base, concluded Aug. 28, reinforcing the strength and readiness of the U.S.-South Korea alliance in the face of evolving regional security threats.
- The 4th Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group on North Korea's Cyber Threats Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Aug 2025
- U.S.-ROK-Japan Joint Statement on DPRK Information Technology Workers US Dept. of State 27 Aug 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea on North Korean Information Technology (IT) workers.
- China's top legislator, VP meet special envoy of ROK president Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- China's top legislator, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, Zhao Leji on Tuesday met with Park Byeong-seug, special envoy of President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae-myung, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
- KCNA Commentary on True Colors of Lee Jae Myung as Hypocrite Seized with "Denuclearization Paranoia" KCNA 27 Aug 2025 -- Lee Jae Myung of the ROK showed his true colors as a hypocrite to the whole world.
- US, S.Korean presidents meet with China-related issues under spotlight Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday local time met with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Washington, during which China-related issues were put under spotlight, including their possible visits to China, US' reopening of Chinese students' visa, as well as Seoul's latest claims on approaches in dealing with China and the US.
- Trump meets President Lee in White House, maintains 15% tariff on South Korea Global Times 26 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump met with visiting South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the White House on Monday.
- U.S., Japan, and ROK Join Mandiant to Counter North Korean IT Worker Threats US Dept. of State 26 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Department of State, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK), in partnership with Mandiant, co-hosted a forum in Tokyo on August 26 for over 130 attendees representing the trilateral governments and relevant industry partners including, freelance work platforms, payment service providers, cryptocurrency companies, AI industries, and other Web3 technology companies
- Breaking precedent, S. Korean president visits Japan in strategic signal on ties People's Daily 25 Aug 2025 -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung chose Japan over the United States as the destination for his first overseas trip since taking office except for attending international conferences, a move seen as a break with tradition and a signal of Seoul's intent to recalibrate ties with its neighbor before talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Seoul Ruler's Despicable Behavior as Scout for Triangular Military Cooperation KCNA 25 Aug 2025 -- Kim Hyok Nam issued the following article titled "The Seoul ruler's despicable behavior as a scout for triangular military cooperation" on August 25:
- Chinese FM meets special envoy of ROK president Global Times 25 Aug 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday met with Park Byeong-seug, special envoy of President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae-myung in Beijing.
- Japan - ROK Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 Aug 2025 -- On August 23, commencing at 4:55 p.m. for approximately 115 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan held a Summit Meeting with H.E. Mr. LEE Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) who is visiting Japan.
- Vice-Chief of KPA General Staff Issues Press Statement KCNA 23 Aug 2025 -- Army Lieutenant General Ko Jong Chol, vice-chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army, issued the following press statement "Dangerous provocation inciting military conflict in the southern border area should be stopped immediately" on August 22:
- Spokesman for KPA General Staff Issues Press Statement KCNA 23 Aug 2025 -- A spokesman for the General Staff of the Korean People's Army on August 22 issued the following press statement "The situation of the ROK clouded with powder smoke will further bolster the full readiness of our army":
- DPRK says S. Korean military conducted "serious provocation" People's Daily 23 Aug 2025 -- The South Korean military on Tuesday conducted "a serious provocation," firing more than 10 warning shots at the DPRK soldiers who were conducting a permanent barrier project near the southern border line, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Saturday, citing a senior military official.
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho US Dept. of State 22 Aug 2025
- U.S., South Korea Kick Off Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 DoD News 21 Aug 2025 -- The 7th Air Force and other U.S. forces are partnering with South Korea to conduct Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, which began Aug. 18 and continues through Aug. 28.
- Defence industry builds ties with South Korea Australia DOD 21 Aug 2025 -- Building on a strong and enduring partnership, the second Republic of Korea-Australia (ROK-AUS) Defence Industry Conference in Canberra on August 13 included discussions on security strategy, advanced technologies and defence capabilities.
- South Korean FM signals USFK involvement in Taiwan won't be summit agenda; remarks show pragmatic diplomacy: expert Global Times 19 Aug 2025 -- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun signaled Monday that the possibility of US Forces Korea (USFK) intervening in an emergency over the island of Taiwan should not be placed on the agenda of Seoul-Washington summit talks, Yonhap News Agency reported. Chinese expert said Cho's remarks reflect the pragmatic diplomacy of the Lee Jae-myung administration.
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland-Republic of Korea Senior Economic Dialogue 2025: Joint Communiqué UK FCDO 18 Aug 2025 -- The UK and Republic of Korea held a Senior Economic Dialogue in Seoul on Monday 18 August 2025.
- EAM's Meeting with ROK Foreign Minister H.E. Cho Hyun (August 16, 2025) India MEA 16 Aug 2025 -- External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a wide-ranging and productive round of discussions with the new Foreign Minister of ROK H.E. Cho Hyun today during the latter's first working visit to India in his new role.
- South Korea Will Not Seek to Absorb North as Part of Unification - President Sputnik 15 Aug 2025 -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said on Friday that the South was not seeking to "absorb" the North in its unification drive and was prepared to restore military and humanitarian ties with Pyongyang.
- South Korean FM pledges to maintain China ties from perspective of seeking truth from facts; statement reflecting Seoul's growing emphasis on strengthening bilateral ties: expert Global Times 14 Aug 2025 -- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday pledged to maintain China-South Korea relations with a pragmatic approach, and "seek common ground while managing differences" with China, Yonhap News Agency reported, in remarks experts said likely reflect Seoul's growing emphasis on strengthening bilateral ties despite lingering frictions.
- HRH the Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from Korean President SPA 13 Aug 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call today from President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae-myung
- Strengthening friendly cooperation in best interests of China, South Korea: Chinese Embassy on South Korean FM's remarks Global Times 05 Aug 2025 -- The Chinese Embassy in South Korea said on Tuesday that strengthening friendly cooperation is in the best interests of China and South Korea and their peoples, in responding to remarks made by South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun during a recent interview with an US media outlet.
- Seoul to dismantle loudspeakers along North Korean border to 'reduce tensions' Press TV 04 Aug 2025 -- South Korea's military has announced that it will commence the removal of loudspeakers utilized for propaganda broadcasts from the border with North Korea on Monday, seeking to "reduce tensions."
- China and the ROK Hold the Ninth Foreign Ministry Spokespersons' Consultation PRC MofA 04 Aug 2025 -- On July 31, 2025, Spokesperson and Director-General of the Department of Press, Communication and Public Diplomacy of the Foreign Ministry Mao Ning held the ninth Foreign Ministry Spokespersons' Consultation between China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) with Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the ROK Lee Jaewoong in Seoul, the ROK.
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