January 5 North Korea test-launches hypersonic missile system in front of Kim, nation says Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile tests as North Korea ramped up weapons displays ahead of a major political conference, state media reported.
December 29 North Korea fires cruise missiles as Kim underscores nuclear ambitions Kim Jong Un pledges "unlimited" nuclear development as North Korea test-fires new cruise missiles designed to carry nuclear warheads in war preparations.
December 10 South Korean K-pop stars BTS hit the right note of how to wield cultural power BTS's decision to complete military service instead of seeking exemptions shows how South Korea's soft power strategy could validate cultural influence.
December 8 Congress moves to block Pentagon from cutting US troops in Europe and South Korea Congress limits Pentagon's ability to reduce troops in Europe below 76,000 and South Korea below 28,500 in new defense bill, easing allied concerns.
November 7 North Korea fires ballistic missile days after Hegseth wraps South Korea visit North Korea fires ballistic missile days after U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth's South Korea visit focused on deterring Pyongyang and strengthening alliance.
November 5 How Trump projected US power across Indo-Pacific before Xi meeting Trump's pre-summit moves with Taiwan statement, South Korea shipbuilding deal and carrier diplomacy sent clear deterrence signals to Xi before their meeting.
November 4 Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praises South Korea's plan to boost defense spending as the allies look to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.
October 29 Trump claims Asia tour returned 'trillions' to US ahead of critical meeting with China's Xi President Donald Trump prepares to meet China's Xi Jinping after securing trade deals across Asia that he claims bring trillions of dollars back to the U.S.
October 29 Trump reveals Xi Jinping meeting timeline while discussing Kim Jong Un relations in South Korea President Donald Trump reveals his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will span three to four hours during South Korea diplomatic dinner, caught on hot mic.
October 29 Trump arrives in South Korea for key talks ahead of APEC summit, Xi meeting — no Kim Jong Un reunion Donald Trump visits Seoul for talks with President Lee Jae Myung focused on trade, investment, and maintaining stability amid growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.