# North Korea
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Lee Jae‑myung Seeks Reset with Beijing and a Diplomatic Thaw on the Peninsula in Second Year Agenda
At his New Year press conference, President Lee Jae‑myung announced plans to deepen ties with China, push for renewed U.S.–North Korea dialogue, and restart inter‑Korean engagement while prioritising social welfare and prosecutorial reform at home. The agenda signals an attempt to balance external diplomacy with domestic reform as Lee enters a pivotal second year.
Former Yoon Aides Linked to Drones That Violated North Korean Airspace, Stoking Peninsula Tensions
South Korean investigators have identified two men, both former staffers in ex‑president Yoon Seok-yeol’s presidential office, as linked to a private drone that entered North Korean airspace. The case has intensified inter‑Korean tensions, prompted a joint military-police probe, and highlights regulatory and security gaps around civilian drone activity.
Two Ex‑Presidential Office Staff Linked to Drone That Crossed into North Korea, Raising Security and Political Alarms
South Korean investigators have named two civilian suspects who previously worked in the Yoon Suk‑yeol presidential office in connection with a drone that entered North Korean airspace. The episode has provoked sharp condemnations from Pyongyang and triggered a joint military‑police probe in Seoul, raising broader questions about civilian drone risks and political fallout.
Seoul Begins Fielding 'Monster' Hyunmoo-5 Missile, Aiming for Full Combat Status under Lee Administration
South Korea has begun deploying its largest ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo‑5, into field units and aims to complete operational deployment during President Lee Jae‑myung’s term. The missile’s 36‑ton mass and 8‑ton warhead expand Seoul’s strike options and carry significant implications for deterrence dynamics, alliance management and regional stability.