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President Lee Jae-myung Expresses Appreciation for Trump's Decision to Reduce ROK-US Drills to Foster Dialogue President Lee Jae-myung shared on social media that he sympathizes with U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to create conditions for dialogue on the Korean Peninsula, even if it means scaling back joint ROK-U.S. SBS Aug 20, 2026 6:12 AM

North Korea's Kim Yo-jong: 'Nothing I Know About' Regarding Communication Between US and NK Leaders President Donald Trump's directive to scale down joint South Korea-U.S. military exercises. SBS Aug 20, 2026 3:51 AM

President Lee Expresses Respect for Trump's Decision to Scale Down Joint Drills to Foster Dialogue President Lee Jae-myung stated regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's active moves to resume North Korea-U.S. SBS Aug 20, 2026 3:49 AM

"Reduction of Drills Not Worth Evaluating... Unaware of Communication Between Leaders" Following the sharp reduction of South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises under President Trump's directive, North Korea has just released its official response. SBS Aug 20, 2026 3:49 AM

Ruling Bloc and Judiciary Head for Direct Collision: Is Impeachment on the Table? An unprecedented direct clash has erupted between the ruling bloc and the judiciary over the president's appointment authority and the Chief Justice's right to recommend successors for Supreme Court Justices. SBS Aug 20, 2026 1:20 AM

President Lee Jae-myung Holds Dinner with Kim Min-seok, Chung Cheong-rae, and Song Young-gil: 'Party, Government, and Presidential Office Are a Fated Community' President Lee Jae-myung held a dinner meeting with Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok, who recently won the party leadership election, along with lawmakers Chung Cheong-rae and Song Young-gil, who also ran in the race. SBS Aug 20, 2026 12:25 AM

"China to Play Constructive Role in Inter-Korean Coexistence"... Urges US to Change North Korea Policy Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrived in South Korea yesterday , emphasized "peace and coexistence" between the two Koreas and stated that China will also play a constructive role. SBS Aug 20, 2026 12:19 AM