Korea

Foreign Minister emphasizes North Korea coordination in China relationship

The new South Korean Foreign Minister, Cho Tae-yul, emphasized the importance of taking small steps to improve the estranged relationship with China. Cho specifically highlighted...

U.S. sanctions three Russian entities, one individual for transferring North Korean missiles used against Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to the media as he departs for Tel Aviv, during his week-long trip aimed at calming tensions...

North expanding chemical complex critical to nuclear and missile programs

  North Korea is expanding a chemical plant that plays a crucial role in its nuclear and missile program, according to satellite imagery examined by...

Dog meat ban in Korea faces backlash as farmers bite back

Korea's recently passed dog meat ban is facing a backlash from dog farmers threatening to unleash 2 million dogs in Seoul. On Tuesday, the National...

Discharged from hospital, DP chief urges end to politics of hate

Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung said it is time to put an end to politics driven by hatred as he was discharged from...

South Korean military to integrate AI in frontline surveillance

The South Korean military has announced plans to upgrade the surveillance system along the front line facing North Korea by integrating artificial intelligence (AI). The...

Lawmakers pass bill banning dog meat in Korea

The National Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday that bans the breeding, slaughter, distribution and sale of dogs for consumption, marking the end of...

North Korea continues artillery shell firings for second consecutive day

North Korea launched an additional 60 artillery shells into the West Sea on Saturday. The South Korean Joint Chief of Staff reported that North Korea...

South Korea, U.S., Japan hold first trilateral Indo-Pacific talks

From left, Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Byung-won, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink and Japanese Foreign...

South Korea fires 400 artillery shells in response to North’s provocation

The South Korean military fired 400 shells into waters south of the Northern Limit Line, the maritime border between the two Koreas, on Friday...