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Media July 19, 2024

Washington Post slaps editor's note on opinion pieces written by accused foreign agent for South Korea

The Washington Post placed Editor's Notes on several of its pieces clarifying they were authored by a columnist alleged to be a foreign spy.

CIA July 18, 2024

Former CIA analyst charged for acting as secret agent for South Korean intel in exchange for gifts

Sue Mi Terry, a former CIA employee and senior official at the NSC, was charged with acting as a secret agent for South Korea's intelligence service.

South Korea July 18, 2024

South Korea's top court issues landmark ruling recognizing some rights for same-sex couples

South Korea's Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples in a landmark verdict.

South Korea July 11, 2024

South Korea preparing 'StarWars' laser defense system to take out North Korean drones

South Korean military officials claim lasers composed of sustained, concentrated light beams used to overheat aerial targets are forthcoming at the Demilitarized Zone border with North Korea.

North Korea July 2, 2024

North Korea says new missile carries 'super-large warhead,' but experts skeptical of claims

North Korea claimed it test fired a missile that can carry “a super-large warhead." South Korea speculated the launch was actually unsuccessful and the North's report was a cover-up.

OPINION July 1, 2024

US shouldn't sleep on major threat from North Korea

The Korean War ended 71 years ago, but North Korea's Kim Jong Un is still cozying up to our adversaries like Russia. Their new agreement is a reminder of the ongoing threat.

North Korea June 30, 2024

North Korea launches ballistic missile off east coast, Seoul says

North Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile off its eastern coast Monday after vowing retaliation over a U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan.

South Korea June 26, 2024

South Korea says North Korean launch of possible hypersonic missile failed mid-flight

South Korea’s military on Wednesday accused North Korea of launching a hypersonic missile that exploded mid-flight.

South Korea June 25, 2024

South Korea slams North Korea's trash balloon tactics, threatens return of loudspeaker broadcasts

South Korea has threatened to restart anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts after North Korea resumed sending balloons filled with trash across the border.

South Korea June 24, 2024

16 confirmed dead, others missing after fire breaks out at lithium battery factory in South Korea

South Korean officials say a fire at a lithium battery manufacturing factory near the country's capital has left at least 16 people dead, seven injured and six missing.

South Korea June 21, 2024

South Korea summons Russian ambassador over controversial defense pact with North Korea

South Korea on Friday summoned the Russian ambassador to protest a new defense pact between Russia and North Korea amid escalating border tensions, officials said.