US designated South Korea a 'sensitive' country

US designated South Korea a 'sensitive' country amid nuclear concerns
The U.S. Department of Energy has designated ally South Korea a "sensitive" country, a spokesperson said on Friday, after the South Korean president briefly imposed martial law and amid talk of Seoul potentially developing nuclear weapons.
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Amid new Trump era, South Korea considers ‘plan B’ – building its own nuclear weapons
South Korea's foreign minister told the country's legislature Wednesday that developing nuclear weapons is not off the table
Ruling party voices 'deep regrets' over U.S. designation of 'sensitive country'
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Saturday expressed "deep regrets" over the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) designation of South Korea as a "sensitive country," vowing to make an all-out response.
Biden gov't added South Korea to lowest 'sensitive country list': U.S. Energy Department
The previous Biden administration put South Korea in the "lowest" category of the U.S. Department of Energy's "sensitive and other designated countries list (SCL)" in early January, and no new restric
Govt. warns of 'downward pressure' amid geopolitical uncertainties, construction slump
South Korea's economy is facing "increasing downward pressure" due to growing geopolitical uncertainties that have weakened ...
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South Korea’s crisis leaves Kim Jong Un stronger than ever
Impeachment proceedings against Yoon Suk Yeol mean a pause on the South Korean president’s effective foreign policy and ...
Analysis: Can South Korea become alternative to China for global firms?
Yoo Jang-hee, honorary professor at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, said that South Korea should do something to deal with ...
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South Korea warns of 'geopolitical risks,' seeks closer relations with Japan
(MENAFN) On Saturday, acting President of South Korea Choi Sang-mok emphasized the escalating "geopolitical risks" worldwide and expressed optimism for a renewed partnership with Japan. Speaking ...
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US About-Face on Ukraine Sparks Diplomatic Dilemma for South Korea
The growing tension in the transatlantic relationship has sparked a crisis that has significantly impacted South Korean ...
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S. Korea adopts new measures to bolster stable supply of energy
South Korea has adopted new measures to bolster its capabilities for the stable supply of energy amid climate change and ...