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Three men shaped Korea's decision to deploy troops to Iraq. 23 years later, they're doing the same for Hormuz.

The national security adviser, the National Intelligence Service director and unification minister are set to advise President Lee Jae Myung on sending troops to the Strait of Hormuz.

2026.9.8

South Korea to help pave way for renewed U.S.-North Korea talks, security adviser says

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said South Korea will help rebuild trust while coordinating with Washington to ensure it is not sidelined in any renewed dialogue.

2026.8.28

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National security adviser met new U.S. ambassador last month, official says

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac and U.S. Ambassador to Korea Michelle Steel likely discussed pending alliance issues, such as Korea's U.S. investment commitment and Coupang.

2026.8.7

Gov’t weighing options to protect movement in Hormuz, national security adviser says

Seoul says it is considering surveillance and support measures near the strait in talks with Washington, which has not made a specific request.

2026.8.1

Lee to depart on five-day trip for NATO summit in Turkey, state visit in Mongolia

President Lee Jae Myung will seek to expand defense cooperation with European partners before heading to Ulaanbaatar to discuss economic ties and regional diplomacy.

2026.7.3

Blue House fires back at 'inaccurate' U.S. House report accusing Korea of singling out Coupang

Seoul says investigations into Coupang’s massive data breach followed due process and were not discriminatory despite criticism from Washington and a U.S. House panel.

2026.7.3

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac speaks at an event at the Seoul Press Center in Jung District, central Seoul, on May 13. [YONHAP]

Blue House national security chief optimistic about agreement with U.S. on Opcon transfer timing

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac expressed optimism Sunday that Seoul and Washington can reach an agreement on the timing of the transfer of wartime operational control (Opcon).

2026.5.17

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, center right, speaks at a Korea News Editors' Association forum at the Korea Press Center in central Seoul on May 13. [YONHAP]

Security chief says Seoul is reviewing 'levels of military roles' in U.S.-led Hormuz initiatives

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Wednesday that South Korea is considering U.S.-led initiatives to enable safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and reviewing "various levels of military roles."

2026.5.13

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, on May 4. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

No more need for Korea to mull 'Project Freedom' after Trump suspended it, Blue House says

The Blue House said Wednesday that Korea no longer needs to review participation in the U.S.-led "Project Freedom" initiative, a tricky issue for Seoul, as President Donald Trump temporarily suspended the operation amid negotiations with Iran.

2026.5.6

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac gives a press conference on the results of President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to Vietnam at a hotel in Hanoi on April 23. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Coupang issue is affecting Korea-U.S. security consultations, says Seoul’s top security adviser

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said that U.S. claims of discriminatory regulations against e-commerce giant Coupang, in light of a protest letter sent by U.S. lawmakers earlier this week, are "affecting Korea-U.S. security consultations."

2026.4.24