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Upholding our sovereignty and national interest

THERE’s perhaps no greater responsibility of the government than to protect our country’s sovereignty, security and national interest. Sovereignty isn’t an abstract word. It’s about our right as a people to decide our own future, protect our territory, control our resources, make our own laws, and choose our own lea…

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IDF halts strikes in Gaza after weeks of accelerated fatalities, as BoP seeks Hamas disarmament

The IDF increased the pace of its strikes over the past two weeks, with the number of fatalities rising accordingly, before restricting them under a new policy, following a series of targeted killings across the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire took effect, which, according to IDF statistics, resulted in the deaths of…

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Seoul cautious about Ukraine's defense request amid claims more N. Korean troops being sent to Russia

The government maintained a cautious stance on Ukraine's request for air defense support and other military provisions, a senior government official said Monday, amid Ukrainian claims that North Korea is preparing to send more troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine.

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Seoul cautious about Ukraine's defense request amid claims more N. Korean troops being sent to Russia

SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- The government maintained a cautious stance on Ukraine's request for air defense support and other military provisions, a senior government official said Monday, amid Ukrainian claims that North Korea is preparing to send more troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine.

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Is Netanyahu hoping for a deadlock in the upcoming elections? - opinion

I recall corresponding with a friend back in November 1959, toward the elections to the fourth Knesset. I was not yet of voting age, but my friend was, and what he wrote to me left a deep impression in my memory: “The elections will bring about no change: Mapai will win, and what was is what will be.”

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South Carolina holds special primary to replace Lindsey Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduces Adm. Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on the nomination Lunday for Commandant of the Coast Guard, Nov. 19, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

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Cheong Wa Dae press chief tenders resignation

For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …

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Seoul to consult US on swift Gwangju military relocation for chip belt

For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …

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