Spat began when Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi suggested potential military intervention in Taiwan Strait, leading Beijing to issue a travel warning.

President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed wanting to build nuclear-powered submarines at home, despite President Trump’s suggestion that they be built in the United States.

Lee has launched charm offensives in a bid to manage the high-stakes relationship with Seoul's main ally, praising Trump for his "peacemaker" role on North Korea and presenting him with a replica of a gold crown on a trip to South Korea.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday he’s weighing a possible apology to North Korea over suspicions that Seoul’s former conservative leader intentionally sought to raise military tensions between the war-divided rivals in the buildup to his brief martial law declaration in December.

The Trump administration said the tariff rate for vehicles from South Korea will drop to 15% as part of a trade deal.

Four people have been arrested in South Korea for allegedly hacking more than 120,000 video cameras in homes and businesses and using the footage to make sexually exploitative materials for an overseas website.

The hack is the latest in a global trend targeting internet protocol cameras, often used in homes to keep an eye on children and pets, as well as in businesses, hospitals and saunas.

Parliament approves record ceiling of $5bn amid concerns about currency impact from trade deal with Washington

South Korean authorities are developing a mobile app for stalking victims to track in real-time the location of their stalkers, if they're nearby. The app, announced by South Korea's justice ministry on Wednesday, is part of an approved amendment to the country's electronic monitoring law.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sought to ease international concerns over the country’s nuclear ambitions on Monday.