Kim Jong Un Open to Talks With US if Denuclearisation Demands Dropped, Recalls ‘Fond Memories’ of Trump
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has signaled that he is open to renewed talks with the US—on one condition: Washington must drop its demands for denuclearisation. In a speech in Pyongyang, Kim said he has “fond memories” of Donald Trump but stressed that his nuclear arsenal is non-negotiable.
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Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency in Historic Snap Election
South Korea reclaims its democracy as Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency in Historic Snap Election. In a momentous turn of events, Lee Jae-myung has been elected as the new President of South Korea following a high-stakes snap election triggered by the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk Yeol. With nearly 80% voter turnout the highest in nearly three decades South Koreans sent a powerful message: a rejection of authoritarianism and a firm embrace of democratic values.
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South Korea Heads to Snap Presidential Election After Martial Law Turmoil
Amid political upheaval, South Korea Heads to Snap Presidential Election After Martial Law Turmoil. South Korea is voting in a pivotal snap presidential election on Tuesday, June 3, after a historic political crisis triggered by former President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s shock declaration of martial law last December. With 44.3 million eligible voters, the nation is at a crossroads seeking to restore stability, defend democratic values, and redefine its global alliances after six months of unprecedented unrest.
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