North Korea Missile Launch Raises Fresh Security Concerns in Korean Peninsula
Seoul: North Korea has carried out another ballistic missile launch toward waters off the Korean Peninsula, prompting renewed security concerns...
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South Korea Demands North Korea Halt Border Fortification Work After DMZ Mine Blast
South Korea has demanded that North Korea immediately stop its border fortification activities after an investigation into a recent landmine...
North Korea Criticizes Japan and Defends Nuclear Policy at UN General Assembly
New York: North Korea used the United Nations General Assembly on September 28 to criticize Japan's expanding security capabilities and...
South Korea Strengthens Electrical Safety Inspections to Prevent Power-Related Accidents
South Korea has announced measures to strengthen electrical safety management and prevent accidents linked to electrical facilities, with the government...
North Korea Warns South Korea Could Become a Decisive Target
Seoul: North Korea has issued a fresh warning to South Korea, saying the country could become a major military target...
North Korea Rejects International Pressure to Halt Nuclear Tests
Pyongyang: North Korea has rejected international calls to halt nuclear testing, describing the pressure as a political provocation and reaffirming...
Ukraine Transfers Two Captured North Korean Soldiers to South Korea
Seoul: Ukraine has transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed during his...
ASEAN-Plus Three Trade Surges as Asian Economies Deepen Regional Economic Cooperation
Economic cooperation between Southeast Asia and the region's three major Northeast Asian partners is gaining momentum, with new figures showing...
Rubio, Motegi and Cho Hyun Set for Trilateral Talks in New York as Security and Economic Issues Take Center Stage
NEW YORK, September 21, 2026: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and South Korean Foreign...
Singapore’s Exports Surge 46.2% as AI Demand Drives Electronics Boom
Singapore, September 17, 2026: Singapore recorded a sharp acceleration in its merchandise exports in August, with non-oil domestic exports (NODX)...
South Korea Moves to Introduce Abortion Pills After Seven-Year Regulatory Gap
Seoul, September 17, 2026: South Korea's government has announced plans to formally introduce medication for pregnancy termination, moving toward a...
South Korean Court Orders North Korea to Pay Millions Over Liaison Office Demolition
Seoul: A South Korean court has ordered North Korea to pay approximately $32.5 million in compensation over the 2020 destruction...
South Korean Foreign Minister Heads to Washington for Talks on Alliance and Regional Security
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is set to travel to Washington for discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco...
U.S. Pacific Command Says North Korean Missile Launch Poses No Immediate Threat
Washington, September 12, 2026: U.S. Pacific Command has acknowledged a recent missile launch by North Korea and said American authorities...
U.S. Pacific Command Says North Korean Missile Launch Poses No Immediate Threat
Washington, September 12, 2026: U.S. Pacific Command has acknowledged a recent missile launch by North Korea and said American authorities...
South Korea Provides New Clarification on National Debt and Government Finances
South Korea's government has provided additional information about the country's national debt as authorities seek to improve public understanding of...
South Korea: Seoul Raises Security Alert Ahead of Korea–Central Asia Summit
South Korea has raised its nationwide terrorism alert as the country prepares to host the first Korea–Central Asia Summit, with...
South Korea Expands National AI Computing Infrastructure to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Development
SEOUL — South Korea is accelerating investment in artificial-intelligence infrastructure as the government seeks to strengthen domestic computing capacity and...
South Korea Posts Strong Employment Growth as August Job Market Expands
SEOUL — South Korea's employment market continued to expand in August, with the number of economically active people rising as...
France Leads New Global Cinema Initiative as Lumière Summit Sets Framework for International Cooperation
France has moved to strengthen international cooperation across the film and audiovisual industries following the Lumière Summit, a high-level gathering...
South Korea’s Jeju Coral Gardens Face New Collapse Threat as Ocean Temperatures Rise
JEJU, South Korea — Scientists and local divers are raising fresh concerns over the health of South Korea’s distinctive soft-coral...
South Korea and France Deepen Strategic Partnership as Lee Jae Myung Meets Macron
NICE, France — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has arrived in France for a four-day state visit that is...
Philippines Warns China Could Exploit Reduced U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises
The Philippines has warned that China could use changes in U.S.-South Korean military exercises as an opportunity to strengthen its...
North Korea Commissions Second Nuclear-Capable Destroyer Amid New U.S.-South Korea-Japan Drills
North Korea has commissioned a second naval destroyer equipped with nuclear-capable missile systems, signaling a further expansion of the country's...
South Korea: Government Faces Fresh Debate Over Prosecutorial Reform
South Korea is facing renewed political debate over the future structure of its prosecution system, with calls emerging for a...
South Korean Police Move Toward Indictment in Investigation Involving HYBE Chairman
Seoul, South Korea — September 4, 2026: South Korean police have taken a major step in an investigation involving HYBE...
South Korea Expands K-Lifestyle Push to Boost Cultural Exports and Global Reach
SEOUL, September 4, 2026 — South Korea is stepping up efforts to turn its growing global cultural influence into a...
South Korea Expands Research Support for 55,000 Science and Engineering Graduate Students
South Korea is expanding government support for science and engineering graduate students as part of a broader effort to strengthen...
Kim Jong Un Reshuffles North Korea’s Military Leadership as Pyongyang Accelerates Defence Modernisation
Seoul, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has carried out a significant reshuffle of the country's senior military leadership, appointing...
WHO Names South Korea’s Global Harmonization Centre as Collaborating Centre to Strengthen Medicine Regulation Worldwide
Geneva/Seoul: The World Health Organization has expanded its international regulatory cooperation network with the designation of the Global Harmonization Centre...
Luxembourg Leads Global Education Spending Per Primary Student, OECD Data Shows
Countries are taking markedly different approaches to financing primary education, with the amount spent on each student varying by tens...
Trump Seeks New Meeting With Kim Jong Un as North Korea Sets Tough Conditions
August 21, 2026 Washington/Seoul — U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking another face-to-face meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong...
China’s Wang Yi Heads to South Korea as Beijing and Seoul Resume High-Level Talks
August 18, 2026 China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit South Korea from August 19 to 20, marking...
North Korea Warns Japan of “Additional Military Options” After Tomahawk Missile Test
Pyongyang/Tokyo, August 8, 2026: Tensions in East Asia have intensified after North Korea warned Japan that it could take further...
How Is It Like Living Near the North Korea Border? Everyday Life, Challenges, and Unforgettable Experiences
Living near the border of North Korea is unlike living anywhere else in the world. Whether on the South Korean...
International Physics Olympiad 2026: Asia Dominates as Six Nations Achieve Perfect Gold Medal Sweep
The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 once again showcased the extraordinary talent of young physicists from around the world, with...
ASEAN and South Korea Reaffirm Commitment to Stronger Strategic Partnership at Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral...
ASEAN Plus Three Nations Renew Commitment to Stronger Regional Cooperation at Manila Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
By HIT AND HOT NEWS | World NewsManila, Philippines: Asia's leading regional powers reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation and...
South Korea’s Trade Data Signals Shifting Global Electronics and Export Demand
South Korea’s latest trade figures highlight evolving global demand patterns, especially in semiconductors, electronics, and energy-related imports. As one of...
South Korea’s Former Defense Minister Arrested Amid Martial Law Scandal
Political tensions in South Korea reached new heights following the arrest of the former defense minister, who has been accused...
