Secretary of State Antony Blinken lauded South Korea’s response to its recent political turmoil as he reaffirmed US security ties with Seoul in the face of North Korea’s threats. “What sets democracies apart from other systems is precisely how we respond to challenges,

By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean investigators will seek 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.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to host a joint press conference with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in Seoul, amid ongoing political chaos in the country stemming from impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's decision to impose martial law in December.

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting Seoul, South Korea.

North Korea says it carried out its second missile test in two days — and this one was hypersonic. It came as U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visited the region.

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.