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April 19, 2024

South Korea delays plan to admit more medical school students as doctors' strike drags on

South Korea's government is adjusting its plan to increase admissions to medical schools amid a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctors, officials said.

April 16, 2024

US envoy to UN urges Russia, China to halt support for North Korea's weapon programs

U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged Russia and China to halt their support for North Korea, saying that it shields the country from sanctions.

April 12, 2024

US, Japan and South Korea run military drills in disputed East China Sea

While President Biden met with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines, the U.S. navy led drills with Japan and South Korea amid tensions between the allies and China and North Korea

April 11, 2024

Why did Yoon's party lose in South Korea's elections and what troubles does he face now?

In what appears to be a massive political setback to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, voters have given liberals extended opposition control of parliament.

April 11, 2024

Kim Jong Un promises 'death blow' to potential enemies, ignores Biden's request for cooperation

North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un ignored calls from President Biden on Wednesday, saying at a Thursday meeting of military officials North Korea must be "prepared for a war."

April 11, 2024

South Korea's prime minister and top presidential officials resign en masse

South Korea’s prime minister and senior presidential officials submitted their resignations on Thursday after a nationwide election cemented the opposition's control of parliament.

April 10, 2024

South Korea parliamentary election exit polls show liberal opposition parties winning in landslide

Exit polls show South Korea's liberal opposition party will likely win the parliamentary election by a large margin following divisive rhetoric from both sides.

April 8, 2024

Here's what South Koreans are concerned about as they vote for parliament this week

South Korea's 44 million voters will head to the polls this week to elect a new 300-member parliament; many are choosing domestic concerns as the most important issues.

April 8, 2024

South Korea launches second spy satellite in military intelligence race with North Korea

South Korea has launched its second military spy satellite following promises from North Korea to do the same. Tensions are rising once again between the neighboring countries.

April 5, 2024

Montenegro court rules against extradition of South Korean crypto mogul

A Montenegrin court ruled Friday against a plan to extradite South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to his home country to be tried in an elaborate fraud case.