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North Korea remains utterly silent on missing soldier suspected of crossing DMZ

July 20, 2023

North Korea remains utterly silent on missing soldier suspected of crossing DMZ

The North Korean government has remained totally silent on the situation of Travis King, a U.S. Army serviceman who was seen sprinting into the communist nation.

US soldier sprinted into North Korea, eyewitness thought it was a TikTok 'stunt'

July 19, 2023

US soldier sprinted into North Korea, eyewitness thought it was a TikTok 'stunt'

An eyewitness said she saw American soldier Travis King sprint across the border into North Korea territory in what she initially thought was a prank or stunt.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.