Lee Jae Myung
President of South Korea since 2025
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- 2d ago
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan and claims test success
South Korea and Japan reported that Pyongyang fired several ballistic missiles on Monday, 12 October, at least one flying over 900 km. On Tuesday, state media said a tactical ballistic missile test confirmed upgrades to key components, without giving details.
- 6d ago
Chinese AI pentesting tool ARTEX goes closed-source after South Korean bank hacks
The developer of ARTEX, a Chinese open-source AI pentesting tool, has closed its code after security firms linked it to attacks on South Korean banks.
- Oct 6
Hackers use Chinese AI tool Artex to breach seven South Korean financial firms
South Korean authorities launched a criminal investigation after cyberattacks compromised the personal records of over 68,000 bank customers using open-source AI software.
- Oct 4
Germany pledges 1.35 billion euros in aid to Ukraine as Merz visits Kyiv
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced 1 billion euros in military aid and 350 million euros for energy infrastructure during a train visit to Kyiv, alongside industrial defense pacts exceeding 6.6 billion euros.
- Oct 2
Pyongyang rejects Seoul apology demand after DMZ mine blast wounds three soldiers
Kim Yo Jong dismissed South Korea's demand for an official apology after a 21 September landmine explosion wounded three South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone, calling Seoul's claims a conspiracy farce.
- Oct 2
South Korea threatens measures against Ukraine over public disclosure of North Korean POW transfer
President Lee Jae Myung demanded an apology from Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed at the UN that two captured North Korean soldiers were sent to South Korea.
- Sep 29
South Korea's Lee calls for dialogue with North Korea after DMZ mine blast
President Lee Jae Myung urged Pyongyang to resume talks following a border landmine explosion that wounded three soldiers, while detailing plans for nuclear submarines.
- Sep 25
South Korea summons Ukrainian envoy after Kyiv reveals North Korean prisoner transfer
Seoul called in Ukraine's acting ambassador on Monday and demanded an apology after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
- Sep 24
North Korea declares nuclear status irreversible and tests 240mm rocket artillery
Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui rejected denuclearization as an illusion following South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's address at the United Nations, while Pyongyang confirmed testing 240mm rocket launchers.
- Sep 22
South Korea's Lee urges US to ease sanctions in return for North Korean nuclear freeze
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged Washington to offer sanctions relief in exchange for North Korea halting its nuclear and intercontinental missile development, advocating a phased peace strategy ahead of the UN General Assembly.
- Jul 4
Eight national team coaches out as Nagelsmann resigns from Germany after World Cup penalty exit
Julian Nagelsmann resigned as Germany's head coach following a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the round of 16, becoming the eighth manager to leave his post at the 2026 World Cup.
- May 26
North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missile in 8th Weapon Test of 2026 Amid Tensions and Unconfirmed Xi-Kim Summit Rumors
South Korea's military says North Korea fired multiple projectiles, including a short-range ballistic missile, off its west coast on Tuesday, marking Pyongyang's eighth known weapons test this year.
