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March 20, 2024

Seven dead, 2 missing after South Korean tanker capsizes off Japan

Japan's Coast Guard is conducting a rescue operation after the South Korean tanker Keoyoung Sun capsized off Mutsure Island, killing seven of its crew.

March 20, 2024

North Korea tests new hypersonic missile with one US target in mind

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led his military on a ground jet test of the multi-stage solid-fuel engine for a new hypersonic missile that has the capability of striking a U.S. target.

March 18, 2024

North Korea has supplied 7,000 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korean defense chief says

North Korea has allegedly shipped approximately 7,000 containers of munitions and military equipment to Russia since last year, according to South Korea's defense chief.

March 18, 2024

South Korea suspends licenses of 2 doctors for allegedly inciting weeks of medical walkouts

South Korean authorities have allegedly suspended the licenses of two senior doctors accused of instigating weeks of walkouts by medical interns and residents.

March 18, 2024

North Korea fires missiles in Sea of Japan days after US military drill with the South

North Korea fired a missile into the Sea of Japan Monday after the U.S. engaged in what the North regards as provocative military drills with its southern neighbor.

March 18, 2024

Blinken urges technology alignment with democratic values at South Korean summit

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced the importance of ensuring that technologies align with democratic principles at the Summit for Democracy held in South Korea.

March 15, 2024

North Korean defectors expose human rights violations to United Nations, ask for further investigation

North Korean defectors spoke at a United Nations event to expose human rights violations and to advocate for a strengthened U.N. mandate to investigate and document them.

March 14, 2024

North Korea's Kim puts West on notice by operating 'world’s most powerful' tank during live fire exercises

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un operated a newly developed battle tank during live fire exercises on Wednesday, its government said.

March 13, 2024

South Korean accused of spying in Russia is a missionary helping the poor, Christian relief agency says

The Global Love Rice Sharing Foundation, a Christian relief agency in South Korea, said the man held in Russia on espionage charges is a missionary helping the needy.

March 12, 2024

Russia accuses detained South Korean of espionage, Russian news agency says

Over the past year, Russia has detained multiple foreign nationals and accused them of committing various offenses.