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May 21, 2024

China criticizes South Korea, Japan for lawmakers' visits to Taiwan

China criticized South Korean and Japanese lawmakers for visiting Taiwan. China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, opposes such visits, officials say.

May 20, 2024

Things to know about an AI safety summit in Seoul

A mini-summit is set to be held this week in South Korea regarding the regulation and risks of artificial intelligence, and aims to build upon work done at last year's AI safety meeting in Britain.

May 17, 2024

North Korea test-fires suspected missiles after US and South Korea conduct fighter jet drill

North Korea test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles on Friday in response to a joint U.S.-South Korea military exercise the North viewed as a major security threat.

May 16, 2024

South Korean court denies request from striking doctors to block plan boosting medical school admissions

A South Korean court has upheld the government's controversial plan to significantly increase medical school admissions, which has led to a months-long standoff.

May 15, 2024

Remains of 17-year-old soldier killed in Korean War identified

The remains of 17-year-old Army Pfc. Thomas A. Smith — who was killed in the Korean War — have been identified, and will be buried in his hometown of Grant, Michigan.

May 15, 2024

North Korea's menacing nuclear threat is too dangerous to ignore. US must lead before time runs out

North Korea's growing nuclear power makes it an increasing threat to the US and our allies. But there are bipartisan ways to stand up to the Pyongyang dictatorship.

May 9, 2024

South Korea President Yoon rejects calls for special investigation into wife's stock price scandal

South Korean President Yoon's political rivals called for investigations into the president's wife and top officials for alleged scandals, but Yoon rejected their demands.

May 1, 2024

South Korea explores possibility of joining alliance for sharing military technology with US

The South Korean government is considering sharing advanced military technology with the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, authorities say.

April 29, 2024

South Korean opposition leader pushes president to accept investigation of wife, top officials

South Korea’s opposition leader has urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to accept special investigations into allegations involving top officials and his wife.

April 26, 2024

South Korean police raid incoming medical association leader's office over prolonged strikes

South Korean police on Friday conducted a raid on the office of Lim Hyun-taek, the incoming leader of the Korean Medical Association, according to authorities.