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January 1, 2024

Japan issues tsunami warnings, orders evacuations after earthquakes

A series of powerful earthquakes struck Japan on New Year's Day, damaging infrastructure and necessitating evacuations as authorities prepare for high risks of tsunami.

December 30, 2023

North Korea fertility rate plummets to estimated 1.38, South Korean officials claim

North Korea's population is in free-fall as fertility rates have continued to decline for decades, according to a report from South Korea's central bank.

December 27, 2023

North Korean elites attend year-end ceremony in expensive Mercedes sedans, despite luxury goods ban

Senior North Korean officials arrived in Pyongyang for a plenary committee meeting of the country's Workers' Party with supreme leader Kim Jong Un.

December 20, 2023

Kim Jong Un says 'when Washington makes a wrong decision,' ICBM launch proves best option

North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un boasted that the country's recent successful ICBM launch offers an option "when Washington makes a wrong decision."

December 19, 2023

Kim Jong Un personally oversees launch of North Korea's most powerful ICBM yet

North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un was reportedly present for the launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile that raised international alarm this week.

December 18, 2023

North Korea test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile capable of hitting US: report

North Korea on Monday test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that has the capability of striking the mainland United States, a report says.

December 14, 2023

Trump says reports of plans to accommodate North Korea are ‘fake news’

Former President Donald Trump is disputing a report claiming that he would provide political accommodations to North Korea, including abandonment of denuclearization demands.

December 14, 2023

South Korea, Japan scramble jets after China, Russia warplanes spotted entering Seoul's defense zone

The respective militaries for South Korea and Japan scramble jets after China, Russia warplanes were spotted entering Seoul's defense zone over the South China Sea.

December 13, 2023

Netherlands stresses commitment to 'strategic partnership' with South Korea after semiconductor talks

Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced Wednesday his intent to build upon Amsterdam's trade alliance with South Korea following a two-day state visit by Yoon Suk-Yeol.

December 13, 2023

South Korea says North Korea faces 'hell of destruction' after ending 2018 military pact

South Korea's defense minister threatened North Korea on Wednesday, saying if the country were to take any aggressive actions then the South would retaliate.