World Insights
Seoul conveys concerns to Washington over Brunson's 'dagger' remarks
SEOUL, May 30 (AJP) -South Korea has conveyed its position to Washington over U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson's controversial description of the Korean Peninsula as "the dagger in the heart of Asia," presidential officials said Saturday, after the remarks drew a diplomatic protest from China and reignited debate over the evolving role of the U.S.-South Korea alliance. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, the defense ministry and the foreign ministr
May 30, 2026
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Korea and Japan among hardest hit from Hormuz disruption May 30, 2026
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Hegseth touts South Korea as model ally as U.S. presses Asia on defense spending May 30, 2026
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South Korea to host first Korea-Africa foreign ministers' meeting May 30, 2026
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Weak Iranian missiles — not ship armor — explain limited damage to HMM Namu: experts May 28, 2026
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AJP DEEP INSIGHT: Hormuz's final tug-of-war — nuclear stakes, civilizational fault lines, and a new world order in the AI age May 28, 2026
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ASIA INSIGHT: What Xi's possible visit to Pyongyang would mean for Korean Peninsula May 27, 2026
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South Korea links Iranian missile to cargo ship attack May 27, 2026
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ASIA INSIGHT: Hidden danger behind Japan's new defense plan May 27, 2026
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Iran denies seeking transit tolls in Strait of Hormuz May 27, 2026
