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10 Oct 2026

National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik met Croatia’s top political leaders in Zagreb to advance bilateral cooperation, highlighting energy, defense and economic ties after a major Chunmoo rocket system export deal.

10 Oct 2026

Ambassador Park Ki-chang returned to South Korea after Seoul recalled him in protest over Ukraine’s disclosure that two North Korean prisoners of war had been transferred to the country.

10 Oct 2026

President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating remained unchanged at 37%, while support for the governing Democratic Party fell five points to its lowest level since the administration took office, according to a Gallup Korea survey.

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South Korea and Croatia Seek Deeper Energy and Defense Cooperation

South Korea’s Ukraine Envoy Returns Home Amid Dispute Over POW Disclosure

An imagined Seoul diplomatic office illustrates the ambassadorial recall amid a disclosure dispute with Ukraine. AI-generated illustrative image; not a photograph of the event.

Lee’s Approval Holds at 37% as Ruling Party Support Falls

An imagined survey research desk overlooking Seoul illustrates polling on presidential approval and party support. AI-generated illustrative image; not a photograph of the event.

US Urges South Korea to Uphold Alliance Intelligence Standards

NIS Exclusion From Trilateral Cyber Meeting Fuels Alliance Concerns in Seoul