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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

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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

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, left, speaks with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun ahead of a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House in central Seoul on April 6. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Passage through Hormuz may take time despite cease-fire, national security chief says

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac assessed that it could take some time for Korean-flagged vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, despite a two-week cease-fire between the United States and Iran.

2026.4.10

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, right, speaks with a presidential official during President Lee Jae Myung's meeting with senior aides at the Blue House in central Seoul on Feb. 5. [YONHAP]

National security adviser reassures Koreans amid Middle East tension

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Monday the government is maintaining an emergency response system during President Lee Jae Myung's visit to Singapore to prepare for potential contingencies in the Middle East.

2026.3.3

Korean President Lee Jae Myung, right, shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during bilateral talks on the margins of the APEC gathering in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, on Oct. 30, 2025. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Lee, Takaichi to hold summit in Nara on economy, AI, regional issues

Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make a two-day trip to Japan's Nara Prefecture next week for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss economic, social and cultural cooperation.

2026.1.9

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, center, speaks at a press conference on the details of President Lee Jae Myung's state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Blue House in central Seoul on Jan. 2. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Lee's state visit to China to focus on economy, culture and peace on the Korean Peninsula

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week will cover issues related to people's livelihoods and resolving the North Korea denuclearization issue, as well as progressing cultural ties.

2026.1.2

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac holds a press briefing on his weeklong visit to the United States, Canada and Japan at the briefing room in the Blue House in central Seoul on Dec. 24. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Seoul, Washington set course for nuclear-powered sub agreement, follow-up talks planned

South Korea and the United States agreed to pursue a separate deal on cooperation for the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, Seoul's top security adviser said Friday.

2025.12.24

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac speaks to the press upon arrival at Dulles International Airport in Washington on Dec. 17. [YONHAP]

Top security adviser meets U.S. energy secretary for talks on civil uranium enrichment, spent fuel reprocessing: Sources

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has met with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright for talks that likely centered on Korea's push for civil uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing in line with recent summit agreements.

2025.12.18