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North Korean missiles fall near Japan; South Korea, Japan on alert
On Sunday, North Korea launched several ballistic missiles off its east coast, according to Seoul's military report, marking the country's first such launch of 2024. This occurred shortly before South...
South Korea’s Yoon could become ‘martyr’ if given death penalty: observers
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol laughed dismissively when prosecutors sought his execution for alleged leadership in an insurrection following his failed martial law bid in 2024. Critics a...
Why North Korea’s ‘gang of hooligans’ rebuke signals freeze in ties with South
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's influential sister, Kim Yo-jong, has issued a stern warning against the new liberal government in South Korea following reported drone flights from South to North ear...
Kim Yo-jung Warns South Korea of Breather with Drones Before Party Congress
North Korea's Vice Chairman of the Workers' Party, Kim Yo-jung, has issued a warning to South Korea regarding potential drone activity ahead of an upcoming party congress. This action is aimed at bols...
Seoul holds the key to US-North Korea denuclearisation talks
South Korea (Seoul) is actively working to ease tensions regarding stalled negotiations between the United States and North Korea over denuclearization. The U.S. has become increasingly doubtful about...
South Korea's Lee to visit China from Jan. 4-7 as Seoul seeks to restore ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s successor, Lee Jae-myung, is set to embark on his inaugural trip to China from January 4th to the 7th. The purpose of this visit includes discussing ways to foster...
North Korea hates K-culture but loves blatantly copying Seoul’s trends as craze grows
Despite North Korea's efforts to restrict South Korean cultural influence politically, the country continues to copy and repurpose various elements of South Korean culture, from food packaging to foot...
Pentagon Says No Decision on Fate of Korea-Based Army Squadron
The Pentagon has announced that no decision has been made regarding the future status of an Army squadron currently based in South Korea. Details about the specific squadron or plans for its repositio...
North Korean POWs in Ukraine Seeking ‘New Life’ in South
A lawmaker, Yu Yong-weon, met with North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) in Ukraine during a February visit. The POWs shared that they had witnessed comrades committing suicide due to their injuries. T...
South Korea walks a narrow bridge between China and Japan
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung commenced diplomatic engagements at the start of 2026 with visits to Beijing for his first official presidential trip since 2019, followed by planned meetings in J...
Takaichi and Lee drum up excitement for closer South Korea-Japan ties
Following their talks, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida and South Korean President Yoon held an informal meeting where they sang along to the Netflix series 'KPop Demon Hunters' song 'Golden,' and BTS'...