#North Korea
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PoliticsSouth Korea Weighs Unprecedented Actions to Demand North Korean Apology Over DMZ Landmine Blast
South Korea is considering measures to pressure North Korea into apologizing for a DMZ landmine explosion that injured three soldiers, while Pyongyang firmly denies involvement and rejects diplomatic overtures.
Breaking NewsNorth Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward East Coast, Says South Korea
South Korea and Japan report that North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the sea, following escalating tensions and border disputes.
PoliticsSouth Korea Demands North Korea Apologize for DMZ Landmine Blasts That Injured Soldiers
South Korea has demanded an apology from North Korea after landmine explosions in the DMZ injured three soldiers, while Pyongyang strongly denied planting the mines.
PoliticsTrump Re-engages With Kim Jong Un, Declaring the North Korean Leader a 'Friend' Despite Nuclear Arsenal Concerns
US President Donald Trump has praised North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a friend and downplayed Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities while seeking a diplomatic breakthrough amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
PoliticsSouth Korea Demands Official Apology from Ukraine Over Leaked Transfer of North Korean POWs
South Korea has demanded an official apology from Ukraine after Kyiv publicly disclosed the transfer of two captured North Korean prisoners of war, violating a prior confidentiality agreement.
PoliticsSouth Korea Demands Apology from Ukraine Over Leaked North Korean POW Transfer
South Korea's presidential office demanded an official apology from Ukraine after Kyiv publicly disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war in violation of a confidentiality agreement. The dispute threatens bilateral relations and mutual trust between Seoul and Kyiv.
PoliticsSouth Korea and Ukraine Face Diplomatic Friction Over North Korean POW Transfer
South Korea expressed strong regret over Ukraine's disclosure of a secret agreement regarding the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war, warning that the move damages bilateral trust.
PoliticsZelenskyy Announces Transfer of Two North Korean POWs to South Korea During UNGA Address
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced at the UN General Assembly that Ukraine has transferred two captured North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
Breaking NewsBorder Explosion in DMZ Leaves Three South Korean Military Officers Injured
An explosion in the western sector of the DMZ has left three South Korean military officers wounded, prompting evacuations and hospital treatment near Seoul.
PoliticsNorth Korea Rejects IAEA Nuclear Resolution, Defending Its Irreversible Status
North Korea has dismissed an IAEA resolution criticizing its nuclear programme, with senior officials condemning the watchdog for double standards. Meanwhile, discussions regarding potential diplomatic engagement continue between the US, South Korea, and Pyongyang.
SportsSouth Korea Hockey Team Left Confused After North Korean Anthem Played by Mistake at Asian Games
South Korean hockey players were left bewildered at the Asian Games when the North Korean national anthem was mistakenly played before their match against Bangladesh.
PoliticsSeoul Court Orders North Korea to Pay $32.5 Million Over 2020 Liaison Office Demolition
A Seoul court has ordered North Korea to pay $32.5m in damages to the South Korean government for the 2020 destruction of the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in Kaesong.
Breaking NewsNorth Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles Off Eastern Coast Following Joint Military Drills
North Korea launched several ballistic missiles off its eastern coast following joint maritime drills conducted by South Korea, the United States, and Japan.
PoliticsUN Nuclear Watchdog Confirms North Korea Built New Uranium Enrichment Facility at Yongbyon
The IAEA reports that North Korea has built a new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon and expanded operations at Kangson, violating UN Security Council resolutions.
PoliticsNorth Korea Commissions Nuclear-Capable Warship That Previously Capsized During Launch
North Korea has commissioned its second modern guided-missile destroyer, the Kang Kon, following a successful recovery after the vessel capsized during its launch in May 2025.
CultureDivided Korea: Separated Siblings and a Son's Dangerous Mission to Rescue His Mother
Decades after the Korean War divided families across an impenetrable border, an elderly woman and a young defector share their harrowing stories of separation, longing, and daring reunions.
PoliticsKim Yo Jong Claims Ignorance Over Alleged Communication Between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump
North Korean official Kim Yo Jong stated she is completely unaware of any recent communication between her brother Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump, despite Trump's claims of contact.
PoliticsUS Cancels Major Joint Marine Exercises With South Korea Due to Middle East Conflict
The United States has cancelled an upcoming joint amphibious landing exercise with South Korea due to military resource constraints stemming from the US-Israel war on Iran.
PoliticsTrump's Overtures to Kim Jong Un and Downscaled War Games Threaten South Korea's Path to Self-Defense
US President Donald Trump's decision to scale down joint military exercises with South Korea to appease Kim Jong Un may complicate Seoul's goal of taking full operational control of its own defense.
PoliticsUkrainian Intelligence Warns North Korea Expands Support for Russia with Drone Units and Ballistic Missiles
Ukrainian intelligence reports that a new wave of North Korean troops in Russia includes specialized drone units and missile operators to support military operations.
PoliticsTransactional Diplomacy: Why Donald Trump is Renewing Outreach to Kim Jong Un
US President Donald Trump is renewing diplomatic outreach to North Korea's Kim Jong Un while using the move as leverage to pressure South Korea over defense costs and regional support.
PoliticsUS and South Korea Scale Back Joint Military Drills Following Trump Order
South Korea and the US have shortened their joint military drills following an unexpected order from US President Donald Trump to scale back the exercises. The decision has drawn attention to regional security dynamics and strained alliance expectations.
PoliticsDonald Trump Scales Back Joint Military Drills With South Korea to Ease Tensions With North Korea
Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back decades-old military exercises with South Korea to avoid sending hostile signals to North Korea, raising hopes for potential dialogue.
PoliticsTrump Highlights Security Impact of Dialogue with Kim in North Korea
Trump discusses how engaging in talks with North Korea's Kim contributes to enhanced security for the south.