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South Korea halts propaganda broadcasts toward North amid strategic shift

South Korea’s spy agency has suspended its loudspeaker broadcasts to the North following Pyongyang’s earlier halt, signaling a shift in strategic posture rather than a diplomatic thaw.

Last-minute U.S. withdrawal from tariff talks throws South Korea into disarray

The U.S. abruptly canceled high-level tariff talks with South Korea just days before a crucial deadline, disrupting Seoul’s negotiating plans and raising concerns over a looming 25 percent tariff.

Identity of mysterious North Korean general who greeted Putin on Victory Day revealed

Lt. Gen. Cha Yong-pom, a senior North Korean defense official, has been confirmed as the general who greeted Vladimir Putin during Moscow’s Victory Day parade, signaling his rising role in North Korea's growing military alignment with Russia.

North Korea plans third 5,000-ton destroyer amid push for nuclear-capable navy

North Korea has begun building its third Choe Hyon-class destroyer, aiming for completion by October 2026 as part of its push to expand maritime nuclear strike capabilities and strengthen military ties with Russia.

Korean Defense ETF leads U.S. market with top returns

PLUS KDEF, an ETF tracking Korean defense firms, led all U.S.-listed equity ETFs in March with a 31.63% return, signaling global investor confidence in Korea’s defense sector.

South Korea halts broadcasts to North Korea as peace efforts advance

South Korea’s intelligence agency has halted psychological broadcasts toward North Korea as part of a broader effort to restore peace and improve transparency.

Seoul reviews individual trips to North Korea to reopen dialogue

South Korea is considering resuming individual trips to North Korea as part of broader efforts to ease tensions and reopen inter-Korean dialogue.

After recently opening, North Korea blocks foreign tourism to ‘world-class’ resort area

North Korea has abruptly barred foreign tourists from its newly opened Wonsan-Kalma resort just weeks after its launch, raising questions about demand and image control.

Record-breaking rains cause fatalities as road, train closures toss Korea into chaos

Record-breaking rains in Korea flooded cities, halted train services, and forced evacuations, prompting the government to issue its highest-level emergency alert.

North Korea displays ‘U.S. fighter jet’ wreckage before 72nd armistice anniversary

North Korea has unveiled the wreckage of a U.S. fighter jet allegedly downed during the Korean War, using it to send a warning ahead of the armistice anniversary.