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July 19, 2023

North Korea fires 2 missiles amid US nuclear sub in South Korea, soldier crossing DMZ

North Korea fired two short-range missiles on Wednesday, only the latest in a series of launches amid rapidly escalating tensions with the United States and South Korea.

July 18, 2023

Death toll caused by South Korea’s heavy rain reaches 41, rescue teams continue to search for survivors

Rescue teams in South Korea continue to search for survivors after torrential rains, landslides, and other extreme weather conditions caused 41 deaths in the country.

July 18, 2023

North Korea detains US soldier who crossed border 'without authorization,' officials say

An American soldier who was set to face disciplinary action and was scheduled to be sent home to the U.S. is now being held in North Korea after crossing its border, officials say.

July 17, 2023

South Korean rescuers pull 9 bodies from flooded tunnel where 15 vehicles were trapped

Around 15 vehicles were trapped in a tunnel in South Korea due to flooding. Nine bodies were pulled from the tunnel by rescuers. Nearly 900 rescuers were searching the tunnel.

July 17, 2023

Heavy rainfall in South Korea continues for 9th day, death toll rises to 40

The death toll from the heavy rainfall in South Korea has reached 40. Over 10,000 people have been evacuated from their homes since the start of the storm.

July 14, 2023

North Korean ambassador makes rare appearance at UN, blames US for escalation

North Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Kim Song spokes before the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, defending his nation's use of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

July 13, 2023

North Korea requests to speak at UN Security Council meeting called in response to latest missile launch

The North Korean government has requested to speak at an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council called in response to their latest missile launch.

July 13, 2023

Transgender cyclist wins women's race to prove point, rips other trans athletes as 'selfish'

Na Hwa-rin won a women's cycling race as a transgender female. Her road to a victory was not necessarily for her own satisfaction but to prove a point.

July 13, 2023

Dodgers and Padres will open the 2024 MLB regular season in South Korea

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will open Major League Baseball's 2024 season with two games in South Korea on March 20 and 21.

July 12, 2023

North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile toward East Sea: South Korea military

North Korea fired a submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile off the coast of Japan, South Korea's military said Wednesday.