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South Korea's centenarian population has nearly tripled in a decade, reaching about 8,600 as of July, according to official data. Improved healthcare and living conditions are cited as key drivers, with women making up the vast majority. The trend highlights the country's rapid demographic aging amid persistently low birth rates.
President Donald Trump's order to significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, announced via social media hours before scheduled drills, has sparked concerns in Seoul about Washington's security commitment to its ally. The move, which also included criticism of Seoul's refusal to join U.S. action against Iran, has triggered debate over the future of the alliance and South Korea's defense posture.
A wave of new investors in South Korea, drawn by the AI chip stock boom, suffered heavy losses as the KOSPI plunged from its peak, sparking debate over the government's investment promotion policies. The market's sharp swings have raised questions about leveraged ETFs and their impact on retail investors.
President Donald Trump's renewed outreach to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, including praise and a proposal for a meeting, is seen by analysts as a diplomatic win and a pressure tactic against South Korea. Trump has reduced joint military exercises with Seoul, citing South Korea's lack of support in the Iran conflict, and is seeking to leverage defense cost-sharing and trade issues.
South Korea and the United States will shorten their annual joint military exercises following an order from US President Donald Trump to significantly reduce drills between the two countries, Seoul's military confirmed on Wednesday. The move is seen as supporting diplomatic efforts with North Korea.
South Korea's Unification Ministry expressed hope on August 13 for a potential summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, emphasizing that such a meeting could contribute to peace and stability in the region. The ministry is closely watching developments and values diplomatic efforts to restart dialogue.
US President Donald Trump said on August 18 that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his offer of dialogue, describing the exchange as "very positive." Trump also criticized South Korea for refusing to join US military action against Iran, and ordered a significant reduction in joint military exercises with Seoul.
President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to significantly scale down joint military drills with South Korea, citing his rapport with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to back U.S. action against Iran. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise remains scheduled, but South Korea says it will proceed as planned despite the order.
A new poll shows South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped to a record low of 43%, marking the fifth consecutive weekly decline amid economic and political challenges.
