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China's Xi arrives in Busan for talks with Trump
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in South Korea for the first time in 11 years to attend the APEC summit and discuss trade and security with U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump also traveled to Busan for their first in-person meeting in six years. The summit draws attention amid the U.S.-China trade war and tensions over Korean Peninsula security.
South Korea, US defense chiefs to hold annual talks in Seoul
South Korea and the United States' defense chiefs will hold the 57th Security Consultative Meeting in Seoul on November 4. This marks the first in-person talks between the new ministers, focusing on alliance issues like North Korea policy coordination and combined defense posture. Both sides aim to advance their partnership in response to evolving security challenges.
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Security adviser says no info on Trump-Kim talks but will prepare
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South Korea's national security adviser Wi Sung-lac said there is no information yet on a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. He stated that South Korea will be prepared should the possibility arise. The remarks came after Trump expressed openness to meeting Kim during his visit to South Korea this week.
Japan Weighs North Korea's Asian Games Entry
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Japan is deliberating whether to allow North Korea's participation in the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, amid efforts to balance sports diplomacy with security concerns. The consideration follows North Korea's expressed interest in joining the event, potentially marking a rare instance of engagement between the two nations. This decision could influence broader regional relations in East Asia.
South Korea faces diplomatic challenges ahead of Trump and Xi visits
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South Korea is preparing to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit amid simultaneous visits by U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summits will address trade negotiations, North Korea's nuclear issue, and China's structures in the West Sea. President Lee Jae Myung aims to strengthen the Korea-U.S. alliance and normalize Korea-China ties through these meetings.
North Korea test-fires cruise missiles ahead of Trump's South Korea visit
North Korea announced on Wednesday that it test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea the previous day, a provocation timed just before U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Trump expressed a desire to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his October 29-30 trip, but North Korea's silence has fueled speculation that such a meeting is unlikely.
North Korean scammers pose as architects to target US companies
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New research reveals that North Korean operatives are using fake identities to secure remote architectural jobs at American firms. The scheme involves fabricated profiles, résumés, and even Social Security numbers to infiltrate companies. This tactic is part of broader efforts by the isolated nation to siphon billions from global organizations.
North Korean hackers steal record $2 billion in cryptocurrency
Researchers estimate that hackers linked to North Korea have stolen more than $2 billion in cryptocurrency so far in 2025, marking a record for the regime. This activity now represents about 13% of the country's GDP, according to United Nations figures. The funds are believed to support North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
North Korea tests nuclear-capable missiles despite Trump overtures
U.S. President Donald Trump's expressions of openness to talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have been met with silence and tests of nuclear-capable missiles. North Korea announced on Wednesday that it test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise missiles a day earlier, according to state-run media. The tests were overseen not by Kim but by senior military official Pak Jong Chon, and appear to be a message to Trump as he met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo.
North Korea's foreign minister departs for Russia and Belarus
North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has departed Pyongyang for visits to Russia and Belarus. The trip, at the invitation of their foreign ministers, marks her first to Russia in about a year. It coincides with South Korea's APEC summit, suggesting slim chances for a meeting between Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump.