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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks with reporters at the White House in Washington on April 2. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

USTR says U.S. will release results of Section 301 trade investigations 'over next few weeks'

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer said Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will release results of its trade investigations into dozens of trading partners "over the next few weeks."

Steel products are seen piled up at a port in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi on Feb. 23. [NEWS1]

USTR defends Trumps tariff policy citing Korea's steel industry

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington on May 27. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Trump says Iran peace talks continuing 'at rapid pace'

A service member of the 1st Center of Unmanned Aerial Systems of the Unmanned Systems Forces prepares middle strike drones for a launch, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location in Ukraine, on an undisclosed date. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Two killed in border Belgorod region by Ukrainian drone attack: Officials

Community members react to federal immigration agents conducting immigration enforcement tasks in Minneapolis on Feb. 5. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

U.S. ICE agent arrested in Texas for Jan. 14 Minneapolis shooting

People wave Lebanese flags during a vigil on April 10 in Dearborn, Michigan. [AP/YONHAP]

Israeli forces advance in Lebanon amid U.S.-brokered military talks at Pentagon ongoing

People carry containers of water past the Capitol in Havana, May 27. [AP/YONHAP]

U.S. top commander discusses operational security with Cuban military heads amid Trump pressure

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President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, on May 27, in Washington. [AP/YONHAP]

Trump wants 'good' deal with Iran that satisfies three 'redlines': White House official

U.S. President Donald Trump will only make a "good" deal with Iran that satisfies his "redlines," a White House official said Friday, shortly after he concluded a Situation Room meeting without announcing any decision.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on May 28. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Bessent stresses Trump's 'redlines' in Iran negotiations following report of tentative deal

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday reiterated U.S. President Donald Trump's “redline” demands in negotiations with Iran amid reports that Washington and Tehran have reached a tentative peace deal awaiting Trump's final approval.

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U.S. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as he arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on April 11. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

U.S., Iranian negotiators have reached peace deal, await Trump's final approval: Axios

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend their cease-fire and conduct negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet given his final approval.

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Chinese nationals who tortured a Korean to death are seen in a photo provided by Cambodian authorities. [JOONGANG PHOTO]

Six Chinese nationals involved in torture, murder of Korean college student get life in prison

Six Chinese nationals who tortured and murdered a Korean college student at a criminal compound in Cambodia were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington on May 27. [AFP/YONHAP]

Trump says U.S. 'not satisfied' yet in Iran negotiations, Strait of Hormuz will be 'open to everybody'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration is "not satisfied" yet, though Iran is "very much intent" on reaching a deal with the United States to end hostilities.

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The symbol of the United Nations is displayed outside the Secretariat Building on Feb. 28, 2022, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. [AP/YONHAP]

All UN chief candidates to attend peace forum in Jeju in June

An annual international peace forum will be held on Jeju Island next month to explore ways to enhance cooperation amid intensified geopolitical challenges, with all candidates for the next United Nations secretary-general expected to gather.

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Russian Ambassador to South Korea Georgy Zinoviev, center, marches with Russians living in South Korea to mark upcoming Russia's Victory Day in Seoul on May 6, 2025. [AP PHOTOS/YONHAP]

Russia denies Ukrainian children transfer accusations, claims “humanitarian evacuation”

Russia on Tuesday rejected accusations that it has deported or forcibly transferred Ukrainian children to Russian territory, insisting that it has taken “humanitarian evacuation measures” aimed at protecting the children.

2026.5.26

'Golden' streak continues as track wins Song of the Year at AMAs

The “Golden” (2025) streak continues, as the hit song from the “KPop Demon Hunters” (2025) soundtrack nabbed the Song of the Year award at the American Music Awards on Monday.

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during the Memorial Day ceremony on May 25. [YONHAP]

Trump says Iran negotiations are proceeding 'nicely' but warns of stronger attack if no deal is reached

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that peace negotiations with Iran are proceeding “nicely” while warning that if a deal is not reached, U.S. attacks would resume on a scale “bigger and stronger than ever before.”

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A woman walks past a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) sign at the Hsinchu Science Park in Hsinchu on July 5, 2023. [AFP/YONHAP]

Not just Samsung: Workers at TSMC also questioning bonus system in wake of record profits

Samsung Electronics employees voiced their frustration over SK hynix’s operating profit-linked bonus system over the past several months. Now similar discontent appears to be brewing among TSMC employees in Taiwan.

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USTR says U.S. will release results of Section 301 trade investigations 'over next few weeks'

USTR defends Trumps tariff policy citing Korea's steel industry

Trump says Iran peace talks continuing 'at rapid pace'

Two killed in border Belgorod region by Ukrainian drone attack: Officials

U.S. ICE agent arrested in Texas for Jan. 14 Minneapolis shooting

Israeli forces advance in Lebanon amid U.S.-brokered military talks at Pentagon ongoing

U.S. top commander discusses operational security with Cuban military heads amid Trump pressure

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Trump wants 'good' deal with Iran that satisfies three 'redlines': White House official

Bessent stresses Trump's 'redlines' in Iran negotiations following report of tentative deal

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Korea-based Iranian model calls for international support of protesters in her home country

USTR defends Trumps tariff policy citing Korea's steel industry

USTR says U.S. will release results of Section 301 trade investigations 'over next few weeks'

Bessent stresses Trump's 'redlines' in Iran negotiations following report of tentative deal

Trump says Iran peace talks continuing 'at rapid pace'

U.S., Iranian negotiators have reached peace deal, await Trump's final approval: Axios

Six Chinese nationals involved in torture, murder of Korean college student get life in prison

Trump says U.S. 'not satisfied' yet in Iran negotiations, Strait of Hormuz will be 'open to everybody'

All UN chief candidates to attend peace forum in Jeju in June

Russia denies Ukrainian children transfer accusations, claims “humanitarian evacuation”

'Golden' streak continues as track wins Song of the Year at AMAs

Trump says Iran negotiations are proceeding 'nicely' but warns of stronger attack if no deal is reached

Not just Samsung: Workers at TSMC also questioning bonus system in wake of record profits