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January 31, 2023

US, South Korea vow to ramp up nuclear deterrence in face of North Korea aggression

The U.S. and South Korea said they would increase military drills and ramp up efforts to bolster nuclear deterrence in the wake of North Korea's hostilities.

January 30, 2023

South Korea drops indoor mask mandate, but many continue to wear them as concerns linger

South Korea has scrapped its mask requirement for most indoor public places. However, residents are still wearing coverings voluntarily as fears of infections linger.

January 27, 2023

South Korea plans to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea in hopes of strengthening relationship

South Korea's unification minister claims the country will attempt to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea to help strengthen the relationship between the countries.

January 25, 2023

South Korea, Japan face deaths, travel disruptions amid heavy snow storm

Snowstorms are causing chaos in East Asia for the second straight day. Several people have died in Japan while thousands were left stranded on Jeju Island, South Korea.

January 25, 2023

Cargo vessel sinks between Japan and South Korea, rescue crews pick up 14 of the 22 crew members

A cargo ship between Japan and South Korea sank early on Wednesday. Rescue crews from the two countries have saved at least 14 of the 22 crew members.

January 20, 2023

Video shows Seoul fire ripping through slum next to ritzy Gangnam district

Some 500 people were evacuated from their makeshift homes in a shanty village in Seoul Friday after a fire broke out, destroying 60 homes.

January 20, 2023

South Korea government suggests increasing overtime limit from 52 to 69 hours a week

To increase work flexibility, the South Korean government proposed a plan to allow people to work up to 69 hours a week instead of 52. However, the decision was met with much criticism.

January 19, 2023

US diverts weapons from South Korea to Ukraine

The Pentagon has asked its forces in South Korea to send equipment to Ukraine as Washington looks to send as much defensive aid as it can in the war against Russia.

January 15, 2023

South Korean president travels to UAE, seeks arms sales

South Korean President Yook Suk Yeol received an honor guard welcome at the United Arab Emirates as he seeks to conduct business deals and expand military sales.

January 13, 2023

South Korea considers nuclear development for first time in face of growing North Korea security threat

North Korea's surge in missile testing and nuclear development has prompted South Korea to re-evaluate its defense capabilities, including the potential development of a nuclear arsenal.