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Fearing Trump, Korea and U.S. get early start on defense cost-sharing talks

Seoul and Washington agreed to begin negotiations to renew their defense cost-sharing deal within the year, starting earlier than usual in case Donald Trump...

Korean stocks plummet as Kim Jong-un calls for war

Shares slid more than 1 percent Tuesday as escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding the Korean Peninsula weakened investors' appetite for risky assets. The local currency...

After North declares ‘hostile’ relations, Yoon vows to ‘punish’ regime in case of a provocation

President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed to "punish" North Korea many times over should it make a provocation during a Cabinet meeting in Seoul on...

Kim Jong-un urges constitutional change to define South as ‘No. 1 hostile country’

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for constitutional amendments defining South Korea as the North's “No. 1 hostile country” and committing the regime...

Korea shows signs of exports-led economic recovery

Korea is experiencing an exports-led economic recovery, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said in its monthly report. "Signs of an economic recovery centering on...

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...

[CES 2024] Ballie vs. Q9: Samsung and LG unveil AI home robots

  LAS VEGAS — "Hey, I used to have smartphones, now the kids will have robots!" Anthony Gooran, who works for a robotics company in San...

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...

[CES 2024] Future cars? No steering wheel. Moving sideways like a crab.

LAS VEGAS — Cars with no steering wheels. Vehicles that make diagonal turns and crab walks. With many mysterious-looking cars making their debut at CES...