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March 24, 2026

North Korean dictator says government will keep cementing nation's 'irreversible status as a nuclear power'

North Korean figure Kim Jong Un said the government will bolster the nation's "irreversible status as a nuclear power," The Associated Press reported.

March 15, 2026

Chinese fishing 'militia' formations signal rising gray-zone pressure on Taiwan

China's maritime militia allegedly deployed over 2,000 fishing boats in coordinated formations near Taiwan, raising significant security concerns among analysts.

March 12, 2026

Paraglider makes emergency landing on packed ski slope after spending hours in the air

Footage shows a paraglider making an emergency landing on a crowded ski slope at a South Korean resort. No injuries were reported despite busy conditions.

February 26, 2026

Kim Jong Un calls South Korea ‘most hostile enemy,’ says North could ‘completely destroy’ it

Kim Jong Un threatens to "completely destroy" South Korea, calling it the "most hostile enemy" while expanding North Korea's nuclear arsenal and military capabilities.

February 25, 2026

Kim Jong Un taps teenage daughter as ‘missile general’ for North Korea nuclear program: reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Ju Ae allegedly designated as potential successor while serving as missile general director, intelligence sources report.

February 19, 2026

South Korean court rules ex‑President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty in insurrection trial

South Korean court sentences former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading insurrection after he declared martial law in December 2024.

February 12, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter seen as future successor: spy agency

South Korea's espionage agency informed lawmakers that it thinks North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter is near to being set apart as the nation's future leader, the AP reported.

February 6, 2026

From the Olympic Village to Little League fields, sports still hold America together

Sports diplomacy shows path forward as North Korean and South Korean athletes demonstrated unity at 2018 Winter Olympics amid political tensions.

January 27, 2026

North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles into sea, show of force ahead of political meetings

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's regime tests ballistic missiles as tensions rise in the region ahead of a massive political party gathering.

January 23, 2026

Pentagon plans to give South Korea primary role in deterring North Korea threats under new strategy

A new Pentagon document says its defense strategy is pivoting toward burden-sharing as the U.S. plans a "more limited" role in deterring North Korea and other parts of the world.