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Is South Korea close to officially ending the Korean War?

21 Sept 07:09 Key points summarised by AI

South Korean President Moon Jae-in is actively pushing to formally end the Korean War with a peace treaty, believing it will revitalize stalled denuclearization talks with North Korea.
Despite Moon's claims of in-principle agreement from the US, China, and North Korea, analysts are highly skeptical, citing Pyongyang's ongoing missile tests and nuclear weapon development.
Experts warn that an end-of-war declaration is premature and strategically risky, potentially creating a false sense of security and enabling North Korea to demand the withdrawal of US forces from the peninsula.
The United States insists on significant denuclearization from North Korea as a prerequisite for any formal declaration, a condition Pyongyang has not met.
With President Moon's term nearing its end and Washington focused on other global priorities, the initiative lacks the necessary urgency and support to likely succeed.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.