World 2 hours ago North Korean borders open to foreign visitors for first time since COVID-19: report North Korea is opening its borders to foreign visitors, ending its years-long quarantine protocol initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
World 2 hours ago South Korea flexes military muscle with parade, issues dire warning about North's nuclear pursuit South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a dire warning for North Korea and its continued pursuit of a nuclear arsenal ahead of the South's Armed Forces Day military parade.
U.S. 2 hours ago Detroit Army corporal killed in Korean War identified 73 years later Cpl. Lewis W. Hill, 18, of Detroit, has been identified as a Korean War casualty nearly three-quarters of a century after his 1950 disappearance near Taejon.
World 2 hours ago 5 Americans detained to be freed Monday under prisoner swap deal, Iran Foreign Ministry says A senior Iranian official confirmed a prisoner swap with the United States would take place on Monday after $6 billion in frozen funds, key in the exchange, arrived in Qatar.
World 2 hours ago South Korea expresses ‘deep concern and regret’ following Putin, Kim Jong Un meeting in Russia South Korea warned Russia that continued military cooperation talks with North Korea will result in "very negative impacts" on the relationship between the two nations.
World 2 hours ago South Korea warns Putin to 'act responsibly' with Kim Jong Un: ‘Many countries are watching’ South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office is urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to "act responsibly" during the state diplomatic visit from North Korea.
World 2 hours ago North Korea celebrates 75th anniversary with military parade amid discussion of Russian weapons deal North Korea celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding on Saturday with a military parade overseen by supreme leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Jun-ae.
World 2 hours ago South Korea talks down North's 1st nuclear submarine launch: 'Deception or exaggeration' North Korea unveiled its first attack submarine capable of using nuclear technology this week, but South Korea responded by downplaying its capabilities.
World 2 hours ago China sending North Korean delegation amid tensions over possible Russian weapon deal The People's Republic of China is planning a diplomatic mission to North Korea following international outrage at Kim Jong Un's intention to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin.
U.S. 2 hours ago BTS’ Jung Kook to make one of his first solo US appearances at the Global Citizen Festival K-Pop singer Jung Kook of BTS will perform at New York City’s Global Citizen Festival on Sep. 23 in one of his first solo appearances in the United States.
U.S. 2 hours ago US launches unarmed ICBM to test nuclear capabilities amid tensions with North Korea The U.S. on Wednesday tested its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile with an unarmed launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
World 2 hours ago Kim Jong Un publicizing daughter to secure loyalty for family, South Korean officials speculate Kim Jun Ae, the young daughter of North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un, is likely making public appearances to cement the Kim family's continuity.
World 2 hours ago North Korea fires several cruise missiles following end of US-South Korea drills North Korea launched a series of cruise missiles on Saturday following the conclusion of U.S.-South Korea military drills in the area on Thursday.
World 2 hours ago North Korea simulates massive 'scorched earth' nuclear attack on South Korea, includes conquering rival North Korea's military launch a massive simulated attack and rehearsed invading South Korea as the US continues joint military drills in the Pacific and over the Korean Peninsula.
U.S. 2 hours ago South Korean firm to construct $72M EV parts factory in Georgia Daesol Ausys, a South Korean company, has unveiled plans to establish a new factory in Georgia, with an investment totaling $72 million, to manufacture components for electric vehicles.
World 2 hours ago North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles into sea amid US, South Korea military exercises North Korea lashed out against U.S. and Japanese military exercises on Wednesday, firing two short-rang ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan.
World 2 hours ago South Korea unveils smallest budget increase in 20 years amidst weakened tax revenue South Korea's government is preparing to boost its budget spending for the upcoming year to nearly $497B in 2024. However, this increase is the smallest seen in the last 20 years.
World 2 hours ago North Korea will soon equip navy with nuclear weapons, Kim Jong Un warns North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un says his country's navy will soon be equipped with nuclear weapons, a reaction to U.S. military drills.
World 2 hours ago Neighbors of Japan, including South Korea and China, express fear as treated radioactive wastewater released Residents from South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Macau are considering removing seafood from their diet over fears of how Japan’s nuclear waste release may contaminate the ocean.
World 2 hours ago North Korea vows ‘overwhelming and pre-emptive’ action after Camp David summit between US, South Korea, Japan North Korean Defense Minister Kang Sun Nam sharply criticized the Camp David meeting among the United States, South Korea and Japan and vowed his country would take a 'pre-emptive' response.
World 2 hours ago North Korea failed 2nd spy satellite launch, vows to keep pushing for key military asset North Korea has failed to launch a spy satellite for the second time in months, as the North's space agency said a rocket launch Thursday failed in its third-stage flight.
Entertainment 2 hours ago 2023 LA KCON takes off with 140,000 diehard K-pop fans About 140,000 diehard K-pop fans from all over the world gathered in Los Angeles, California, for this year’s KCON, a celebration of Korean culture and music.
World 2 hours ago Japan to release Fukushima nuclear wastewater into ocean on Thursday The Japanese government will begin releasing waste water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on Tuesday with approval from the the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Politics 2 hours ago US announces new multiyear military exercise plan with Japan, South Korea ahead of summit U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announced a new multiyear military exercise plan involving the U.S., Japan and South Korea ahead of President Biden's Camp David summit.
World 2 hours ago Kim Jong Un stealing deceased grandfather's political title, North Korean observers say North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has adopted the prestigious title of "Great President" of the ruling party in recent months, according to observers.
World 2 hours ago North Korea prepares weapons tests, may launch spy satellite, South Korean spy agency says A spy agency in South Korea said that North Korea is preparing to conduct more weapons tests and may even attempt to launch a satellite for military reconnaissance.
World 2 hours ago South Korea's president calls for deeper cooperation with US, Japan to address nuclear threat in North Korea Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, is calling for deeper security cooperation between the United States and Japan in an effort to address the nuclear threat in North Korea.
World 2 hours ago New North Korean underwater drone points to regime's evolving nuclear weapons doctrine: expert North Korea's unveiling of multiple new, unmanned, underwater nuclear-capable vessels has highlighted the country's growing ambition to expand its nuclear capabilities.
World 2 hours ago South Korean lioness escapes from farm before being killed by hunter A hunter fatally shot a lioness that escaped from its cage at a farm in South Korea. The farm's owner claims the lioness was handed over when the farm was purchased.
World 2 hours ago South Korea throws huge K-Pop concert for 40K Scouts following major floods South Korea threw a massive concert for 40K Scouts after their global jamboree was disrupted by the weather. The concert was held at a soccer stadium and featured several performers.
World 2 hours ago Kim Jong Un orders troops to 'gird for a war' and begin offensive preparations amid US, South Korean drills North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his Central Military Commission to step up "war preparation" in an "offensive way" to deter U.S. and South Korean military drills in the area.
