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South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

South Korean president will facilitate US-North Korea talks but will not deploy troops in US war on Iran.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:23:10 UTC.

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  1. Togo-flagged tanker stuck in Strait of Hormuz: Iran Guards

  2. North Korea warns of stronger response to U.S.-led drills

  3. Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran, tanker hit in Hormuz

  4. Trump 'clearly' wants dialogue with Pyongyang: South Korean President

  5. South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment

  6. South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure

  7. At least one dead, four injured in school shooting in southern Philippines

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