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N. Korea fires two cruise missiles from west coast town of Onchon

August 17, 2022

N. Korea fires two cruise missiles from west coast town of Onchon

North Korea fired two cruise missiles on Wednesday after Seoul and Washington began to prepare for live-fire joint training exercises later this month.

Japan, South Korea, US perform first joint missile defense drills since 2017

August 16, 2022

Japan, South Korea, US perform first joint missile defense drills since 2017

The militaries of South Korea, Japan, and the United States performed the first trilateral missile exercises since 2017 as tensions in East Asia continue to escalate.

Bill Gates and South Korean president discuss expanding global health partnership

August 16, 2022

Bill Gates and South Korean president discuss expanding global health partnership

Bill Gates and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeo met earlier this week to discuss expanding their global health partnership, with Gates calling for Seoul to increase aid.

North Korea claims disputed victory over virus, blames Seoul

August 11, 2022

North Korea claims disputed victory over virus, blames Seoul

Kim Jong Un declared victory over COVID-19 while his sister continued to blame South Korea for spikes in COVID cases.

South Korean president skips in-person meeting with Pelosi, causing controversy

August 4, 2022

South Korean president skips in-person meeting with Pelosi, causing controversy

Speaker Pelosi's visit to South Korea has sparked controversy among Korean public. Many are critical President Yoon Suk-yeol didn't meet her in person, instead they spoke by phone.

South Korea cancels flights to Taiwan amid Chinese live-fire military drills

August 4, 2022

South Korea cancels flights to Taiwan amid Chinese live-fire military drills

South Korean airlines canceled flights to Taiwan through Friday. China is conducting aggressive military exercises around the island as the US urges them not to overreact.

Kim Jong Un threatens to use nuclear weapons against US, South Korea

July 28, 2022

Kim Jong Un threatens to use nuclear weapons against US, South Korea

Kim Jong Un threatened to use nuclear weapons on South Korea and the U.S. if provoked during a speech to Korean War veterans this week.

South Korea detects shots apparently launched by North Korea

July 10, 2022

South Korea detects shots apparently launched by North Korea

South Korea said it detected trajectories of what appeared to be shots fired by North Korea on Sunday, with the military strengthening surveillance and alert levels.

South Korea's new president warns KJU that he will 'punish' provocations

July 7, 2022

South Korea's new president warns KJU that he will 'punish' provocations

South Korea's president had strong words of warning for the North Korean regime Wednesday, telling dictator Kim Jong Un to forgo any acts of provocation or face consequences.

N. Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19

July 1, 2022

N. Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19

North Korea claims those with COVID-19 contracted the disease after they came in contact with balloons flown from South Korea, with South Korea denying the claim.