Cheong Wa Dae says Lee's 'no war intervention' remark not a rejection of Trump's Hormuz request
Cheong Wa Dae said Saturday that President Lee Jae Myung's remarks ruling out troop dispatches that could involve the country in a war were not a refusal of U.S. President Donald Trump's request for Seoul to send forces to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The presidential office clarified the position after the New York Times reported that Lee's comments at a press conference Friday amounted to a rejection of Trump's appeal for Seoul's military cooperation in the Middle East. "Lee did not turn down Trump's request for Korea's cooperation on Middle East-related issues during yesterday's press conference," a presidential official told reporters on condition of anonymity. "The government has been reviewing practical ways to contribute in close communication with the international community, including the United States, in order to protect our citizens and safeguard national interests." Seoul will continue to examine concrete options under its stated principle of not intervening in a war or combat, the official added. On Friday, Lee said during the nationally televised press conference that "
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Kim withdraws as justice minister nominee
Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdrew his nomination on Saturday following allegations concerning his involvement in a COVID-19 treatment and approval of its clinical trials. “After much deliberation, I decided to step down as the nominee for justice minister. I apologize for failing to live up to your expectations,” Kim said during a press conference at the National Assembly. The move comes after a parliamentary committee adopted his confirmation hearing report Thursday amid objections from the main opposition People Power Party over the allegations. Kim, a two-term lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), served as a judge at the Jeonju District Court and the Suwon District Court before joining the presidential office under the liberal Moon Jae-in administration, where he worked in the office of political affairs. He was elected to the 21st National Assembly in 2020 and later served as DPK's legal affairs committee chief.
Xiaomi 18 Fold makes its debut at IFA 2026 with wide form factor and XRing O3 chip
Xiaomi’s new wide-screen foldable will launch in China on 7 September.
Community colleges will be able to grant more bachelor's degrees under law signed by Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills that would let community colleges offer more bachelor's degrees. The new degree options would be tied to regional workforce needs and campus performance.
Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdraws from candidacy
Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdrew his nomination on Saturday following allegations concerning his involvement in a COVID-19 treatment and approval of its clinical trials. “After much deliberation, I decided to step down as the nominee for minister of justice ministry. I apologize for failing to live up to your expectations,” Kim said during a press conference at the National Assembly. Kim, a two-term lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), served as a judge at the Jeonju District Court and the Suwon District Court before joining the presidential office under the liberal Moon Jae-in administration, where he worked in the office of political affairs. He was elected to the 21st National Assembly in 2020 and later served as DPK's legal affairs committee chief.
How Angel’s ‘soul dog’ helped her overcome trauma
Dog-lovers know that our four-legged companions can bring immense joy. But for this Brisbane woman, Bentley is more than a pet – he’s her lifeline.
How Angel’s ‘soul dog’ helped her overcome trauma
Dog-lovers know that our four-legged companions can bring immense joy. But for this Brisbane woman, Bentley is more than a pet – he’s her lifeline.
Woman charged over innocent Sydney man's murder
Police said Homicide Squad detectives had charged the woman in Wollongong.
'Super cute' Hello Kitty cards draw crowds to the L.A. County Library
Hundreds of people across Los Angeles County braved long lines to score the limited-edition library card, which is available through mid-October. All California residents are eligible for one.
Sushiro Suntec City is getting a Pokemon makeover
The restaurant will anchor a nationwide Sushiro x Pokemon campaign that features themed dishes and collectables from 10 September to 22 October.
The world is arguing about migration. Here's where Australia fits
Australia is tightening its migration system. Here's how its crackdown compares with changes unfolding around the world.
Hawley invites Flock, Axon, other surveillance tech CEOs to testify
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) invited the CEOs of Flock Safety and other prominent AI-powered surveillance camera manufacturers to testify before the upper chamber's Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism next week. Hawley, the subcommittee's chair, wrote on social media Friday that he “invited the CEOs of Flock Safety, Axon, Motorola and Verkada to testify in...
D.A. announces criminal charges against Lake Hughes animal rescuer
Prosecutors allege a Lake Hughes woman housed hundreds of rescue animals in unsanitary and inhumane conditions.