Korea

Kim Yo-jong makes U-turn, says nay to all North Korean contact with Japan

Pyongyang rejects any future contact or talks with Tokyo, the powerful younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Tuesday, a day after...

Medical professors begin tendering resignations en masse

Hundreds of medical professors began tendering their resignations en masse on Monday in support of junior doctors, despite President Yoon Suk Yeol ordering “closer...

Japan’s prime minister asks to meet Kim Jong-un, says sister

 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sent a message to North Korea calling for a meeting with leader Kim Jong-un, according to comments by Kim’s...

North Korea pulls out of hosting a 2026 World Cup qualifier

  North Korea will not host a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Japan in Pyongyang next Tuesday. "The North’s decision appears to be precautionary measure regarding...

Dior can’t confirm authenticity of handbag of Kim Jong-un’s sister

French luxury brand Christian Dior told a United Nations panel of experts that it cannot confirm whether a bag photographed on the arm of...

USFK chief says U.S. should maintain 28,500 troops in Korea amid Trump fears

The commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) called for maintaining the American troop presence in South Korea at its current size as concerns grow...

North Korea conducts ground engine test for new hypersonic missile

North Korea successfully conducted a ground jet test of a solid-fuel engine for a new type of intermediate-range hypersonic missile, state-run media Rodong Sinmun reported...

Dodgers beat Padres 5-2 in historic MLB season opener in Seoul

  The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 to start the 2024 MLB season on Wednesday, capitalizing on a strong eighth inning...

Kim Jong-un threatens to destroy Seoul during multiple rocket launch drill

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called on his regime's military to be prepared to destroy Seoul as he oversaw a drill involving multiple rocket...

Kim Jong-un rides in Russian-made limo gifted by Vladimir Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took a ride in a Russian-made luxury vehicle gifted by Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time during...