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Era of free trade and investment is over, Canada’s PM tells Apec summit

Mark Carney warns Asia-Pacific leaders global economy undergoing profound change, as China’s president mounts defence of free trade

The Guardian - UK

Trump given golden crown in South Korea with trade deal 'pretty much finalised' but not signed

It has been tricky to strike a deal with South Korea, with the sticking point being Trump's demand for $350 billion of direct investment in the US.

Euronews

North Korea resumes missile tests days before Trump's visit to South Korea

South Korea’s military detected multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched from an area south of Pyongyang, the joint chiefs of staff said.

Euronews

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South Korea's Lee Breaks with Predecessors, Backs 'Realistic' Nuclear Freeze in Pragmatist's Deal

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has broken with decades of policy to endorse a nuclear freeze with North Korea, a move backed by the Trump administration as a "realistic" path to peace.

International Business Times UK

Kim Jong Un Has 'Fond Memories' Of Trump But Open To Talks With US Only If Washington Drops This 'Absurd Obsession'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signaled he is open to talks with Washington if the United States abandons its insistence that Pyongyang give up nuclear weapons, reviving a long-stalled diplomatic track while reaffirming he will not disarm.

Benzinga

North Korea’s Kim says open to US talks if denuclearisation demands dropped

Kim Jong Un also said he had ‘fond memories’ of Trump, in a speech to Pyongyang’s Supreme People’s Assembly.

Al Jazeera

Detained South Koreans released, fly home after US immigration raid

President Lee Jae-myung calls raid ‘bewildering’ after more some 475 workers detained last week at a battery factory.

Al Jazeera

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South Korea sends plane to US to bring back workers detained in Hyundai ICE raid

A total of 475 workers, more than 300 of them South Koreans, were rounded up in the 4 September raid at the battery factory at Hyundai’s auto plant in Georgia.

Euronews

Trump warns firms on immigration law as detained South Koreans to go free

South Korean government says it has reached an agreement for release of about 300 citizens detained in immigration raid.

Al Jazeera

South Korean President Escalates After Trump Summit, Vows to Target 'Far-Right' Critics, Including Americans

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed to target "far-right" critics at home and abroad after his White House summit with Donald Trump, raising concerns over transnational repression and U.S.–ROK relations.

International Business Times

Anger in Seoul as Trump calls detained South Korea workers ‘illegal aliens’

Foreign Minister says ‘deeply concerned’ over detention of 300 South Koreans as opposition calls it a ‘grave matter’.

Al Jazeera

South Korea trials 4-day weeks and half-days for its stressed-out workers

The East Asian nation known for its grueling work culture is trying to find a better work-life balance for its citizens.

Al Jazeera

North Korea blasts South Korea’s Lee as ‘confrontation maniac’

State media hits out at South Korean leader following speech on nuclear disarmament and security alliance with US.

Al Jazeera

Trump to South Korea’s Lee: ‘I look forward’ to meeting North Korea’s Kim

In White House meeting with Lee, Trump also says US should have ownership of land housing US military base in S Korea.

Al Jazeera

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President Lee Jae Myung Discusses US Demands On Troop Flexibility

President Lee Jae Myung to discuss US demands for flexibility on American troops in South Korea with President Trump amid growing pressure on trade and mil...

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South Korea’s Lee set to meet Trump, with trade and security high on agenda

July trade deal and status of US troops in South Korea in focus as two leaders meet for the first time.

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Al Jazeera

North Korea accuses South Korean troops of firing warning shots near border

South Korean acknowledges that its soldiers fired warning shots after North Korean troops briefly crossed the border.

Euronews

Chinese national in California jailed for exporting weapons to North Korea

Shenghua Wen, 42, received around $2 million (€1.7 million) from North Korean officials to ship firearms and ammunition from California.

Al Jazeera

North Korea slams South Korea’s peace overtures as US drills continue

North Korean leader’s sister says South Korea cannot be a diplomatic partner, denounces ongoing army drills with the US.

Al Jazeera

South Korea to restore pact halting military activity on North Korea border

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung said he will restore a military agreement to rebuild trust with North Korea.

Euronews

Kim Jong-un's sister mocks South Korean attempts to improve relations

Kim Yo-jong said on Thursday that Seoul's attitude towards North Korea “remains unchanged and can never change”.

Al Jazeera

North Korean leader’s sister says South Korea lying about thaw in ties

Kim Yo Jong denies claims that Pyongyang has removed propaganda-blaring loudspeakers at the inter-Korean border.

Al Jazeera

Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariff at 15 percent

South Korean leader says agreement eliminates ‘uncertainties’ in trade environment.

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