Ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol accused of escalating North Korea tensions to justify 2024 martial law declaration
Seoul has urged vigilance and continued coordination with allies as it monitors the situation
He argued that nuclear weapons were essential for North Korea’s survival
During White House talks with South Korea’s new president Lee Jae Myung, Donald Trump signaled hopes for fresh diplomacy with Kim despite rising nuclear tensions
Kim meets Lavrov, signs cooperation plan for 2026–2027