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July 29, 2024

North Korean officials looking to import treatment for Kim's obesity-related health issues: Seoul

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un's bouts with high blood pressure and diabetes are leading officials to seek treatments from abroad, South Korean authorities reported Monday.

July 28, 2024

US military to unveil new command in Tokyo aimed at combating China

The United States and Japan announced the reorganization of a new military command in Tokyo on Sunday, with the new structure aimed at deterring growing Chinese ambition.

July 25, 2024

Washington Post's Max Boot under fire after wife accused of being unregistered agent for South Korea

The Washington Post faces lingering questions as columnist Max Boot's wife, Sue Mi Terry, was accused of acting as a secret agent for South Korea.

July 24, 2024

North Korean trash balloon drops garbage on South Korea’s presidential compound

North Korea sent more balloons carrying trash to the South, and this time some of the refuse landed on the South Korean presidential compound.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.