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Discussion is resurfacing over whether Donald Trump could hold another summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The two leaders met three times during Trump's first presidency, in Singapore, Hanoi and at the Korean border, but talks over denuclearisation collapsed without agreement. With Trump back in the White House, observers are debating whether direct diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang might resume.
- 2A Growing North Korea Problem●A Growing North Korea Problem https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/world/lee-jae-myung-north-korea-sanctions.html # WorldN
A New York Times report published under the headline 'A Growing North Korea Problem' examines the North Korea issue in connection with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and sanctions policy. Details beyond the headline are limited, but the piece frames Pyongyang as an increasingly difficult challenge for regional diplomacy and international sanctions enforcement.
- 3South Korea-Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer●South Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer
Diplomatic tensions have emerged between South Korea and Ukraine over the handling of North Korean prisoners of war captured while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The dispute centres on the transfer of these POWs, an issue sensitive for Seoul given its interest in North Korean soldiers and potential future defections. The rift threatens cooperation between the two countries at a time when the war continues to draw in foreign forces.
- 4Golf star Tom Kim to play Asian Games in bid for military service exemption▼Golf star Tom Kim going from Presidents Cup to Asian Games seeking exemption from military service
South Korean golfer Tom Kim will follow up his Presidents Cup appearance by competing at the Asian Games, where a medal could earn him an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service. The 21-year-old, a two-time PGA Tour winner, is among the high-profile athletes South Korea hopes will secure sporting exemptions. The move has drawn attention to the country's conscription rules for male athletes.
- 5South Korea tax windfall could exceed 50 trillion won●South Korea tax windfall could top 50tn won: Yonhap
South Korea is projected to collect a tax revenue windfall of more than 50 trillion won, according to a Yonhap report carried by the Taipei Times. The unexpected surplus would give the government significant extra fiscal room at a time when officials are weighing spending priorities and budget plans. Discussions are focusing on how the extra revenue might be used.