In South Korea, Blinken Affirms Alliance Amid Challenges Facing Democracies
Blinken affirms US support for South Korea as impeached Yoon bunkers against arrest
North Korea tests ballistic missile as Blinken visits South Korea
North Korea fires ballistic missile as Blinken visits South Korea amid political crisis
North Korea test-fired an intermediate range ballistic missile while U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in South Korea.
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Blinken wades into South Korea political crisis
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday opened a visit to crisis-riven South Korea, where he will seek delicately to encourage continuity with the policies, but not tactics, of the impeached president.
North Korea launches ballistic missile as Blinken arrives in Seoul
North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile into the East Sea on Monday, South Korea's military said, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Seoul amid a political crisis in the country.
Blinken Expresses Confidence in South Korea’s Acting Leadership
Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed confidence in South Korea’s acting leader as the two nations reaffirmed their security alliance and combat readiness against North Korea at a time when Seoul is struggling to restore political stability.
Blinken expresses confidence in South Korea democratic process
By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean investigators sought an extension of a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed confidence in the key Asian ally's handling of the political turmoil.
North Korea tests mid-range missile as Blinken visits Seoul
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a North Korean missile test carried out during his visit to Seoul on Monday was a reminder of the need to deepen Washington's cooperation with South Korea and Japan to deter an emboldened Pyongyang.
South Korea says North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea
The launch event came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting Seoul for talks with South Korean allies over the North Korean nuclear threat and other issues.
Blinken warns Russia is close to sharing advanced satellite technology with North Korea
Russia may be close to sharing advanced satellite technology with North Korea after the isolated nation supplied troops to help bolster Moscow’s war in Ukraine, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Monday.
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Blinken’s Last Trip to Seoul and Its Implications
During this sensitive time of Seoul’s political turmoil, Blinken’s much-awaited visit to South Korea is the last gift that the Biden administration wants to offer its ally.
Blinken seeks to strengthen relations with Japan in final visit
There have been tensions in the Pacific region recently, with Russia allegedly providing North Korea with military equipment and training.
US expresses confidence in South Korea’s democracy as ally is roiled by constitutional crisis
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