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August 15, 2023

South Korea's president calls for deeper cooperation with US, Japan to address nuclear threat in North Korea

Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, is calling for deeper security cooperation between the United States and Japan in an effort to address the nuclear threat in North Korea.

August 15, 2023

New North Korean underwater drone points to regime's evolving nuclear weapons doctrine: expert

North Korea's unveiling of multiple new, unmanned, underwater nuclear-capable vessels has highlighted the country's growing ambition to expand its nuclear capabilities.

August 14, 2023

South Korean lioness escapes from farm before being killed by hunter

A hunter fatally shot a lioness that escaped from its cage at a farm in South Korea. The farm's owner claims the lioness was handed over when the farm was purchased.

August 11, 2023

South Korea throws huge K-Pop concert for 40K Scouts following major floods

South Korea threw a massive concert for 40K Scouts after their global jamboree was disrupted by the weather. The concert was held at a soccer stadium and featured several performers.

August 10, 2023

Kim Jong Un orders troops to 'gird for a war' and begin offensive preparations amid US, South Korean drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his Central Military Commission to step up "war preparation" in an "offensive way" to deter U.S. and South Korean military drills in the area.

August 4, 2023

South Korea detains suspect who allegedly stabbed a high school teacher after waiting outside his classroom

A day after a random attack caused 14 injuries near Seongnam, South Korea, another suspect allegedly stabbed a high school teacher Friday in Daejeon.

August 3, 2023

Man rams pedestrians and stabs shoppers at mall in deadly attack

A man in his 60s died from his wounds while at least a dozen others suffered injuries from both the vehicular ramming and the indiscriminate stabbing in the mall.

August 3, 2023

South Korean administration will 'never' pursue end to Korean War, reunification minister says

The current South Korean administration will "never" seek a formal end to the Korean War, Reunification Minister Kim Yung-ho said on Thursday.

August 2, 2023

North Korea 'acknowledged' Travis King situation in communications with UN

North Korea has responded to communications from United Nations Command regarding the detainment of U.S. Army Pvt. Travis King, despite silence toward the U.S. government.

July 31, 2023

South Korean dog meat farmers push back as politicians push to eliminate the industry

Dog meat farmers in South Korea are pushing back against calls by politicians to eliminate the industry. Dog meat consumption is a centuries-old practice in the Korean Peninsula.