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North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo-jong mocks South Korea’s Hyunmoo-5 missile as ‘worthless bulk’

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, mocked South Korea's Hyunmoo-5 missile, which was recently showcased during a military parade, as...

Russia blames tighter South Korea-U.S. security ties for making North’s denuclearization ‘impossible’

Russia's Foreign Ministry blamed heightened South Korea-U.S. security cooperation for rendering denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula "impossible" in a statement issued on Wednesday (local...

North Korea’s new maritime boundary sparks increased U.S.-South Korea naval cooperation

North Korea is expected to establish a new maritime boundary through a constitutional amendment at the upcoming Supreme People’s Assembly on October 7. Amid...

Kim Jong-un mocks South Korea’s President for ‘boasting’ against nuclear-armed North

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has launched a strong verbal attack on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol following Yoon’s warning regarding North...

South Korea secures Polish suicide drones to counter North Korea’s growing threat

The South Korean military has finalized a contract with a Polish manufacturer to deploy several hundred Polish-made suicide drones (UAVs) by the end of...

North Korean trash-filled balloons disrupt 172 flights at Incheon and Gimpo airports

A total of 172 flights, including international and cargo planes, were disrupted by recent North Korean balloon launches filled with trash, leading to major...

Nearly half of young South Koreans oppose unification with North Korea

A recent survey revealed that one out of three South Koreans believe unification with North Korea is unnecessary, marking the highest rate since such...

North Korea dismantles key railway bridge to Kaesong Industrial Complex amid rising tensions

North Korea has reportedly begun dismantling a railway bridge on the Gyeongui Line, which leads to the Kaesong Industrial Complex. The move comes amid expectations...

North Korea resumes trash-laden balloon launches after 10-day pause

North Korea resumed floating balloons carrying trash toward South Korea on Wednesday, military authorities reported, marking the first launch in 10 days. "Considering the wind...

U.S. ‘Swan of Death’ B-1B Lancer soars over Seoul as North Korea issues warning

On October 1, the U.S. Air Force deployed a B-1B Lancer long-range bomber over Seoul as part of South Korea’s Armed Forces Day celebrations....