Korea

North launches over 350 more trash balloons, Seoul mulls response

North Korea flew more than 350 waste balloons across the border into South Korea on Monday night in the fifth round of such launches...

Battery manufacturer apologizes for Hwaseong factory blaze that left 23 dead

The CEO of battery manufacturer Aricell issued a public apology on Tuesday following a massive blaze at its plant in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, that killed...

Parasites, poop and propaganda: Trash balloons reveal hardships faced by North Koreans

Parasites were discovered in trash-laden balloons launched by North Korea into South Korea, Seoul's Ministry of Unification said Monday. From late May to early June,...

South Korea should consider independent nuclear deterrent in wake of North-Russia treaty: Think tank

South Korea should consider diversifying its options for dealing with the North Korean nuclear issue, including arming itself with nuclear weapons, suggested a Seoul-based...

Putin warns South Korea against ‘big mistake’ of supplying arms to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said it would be a “very big mistake” for South Korea to provide weapons to Ukraine after Seoul indicated Thursday that...

North Korean soldiers cross inter-Korean border for third time in 12 days

Several North Korean soldiers working in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) crossed the military demarcation line (MDL) on Thursday and retreated immediately after warning shots...

South Korea to consider arms to Ukraine after North Korea-Russia mutual defense pact

South Korea will reconsider supplying arms to Ukraine, the presidential office said Thursday, after North Korea and Russia agreed to increase military cooperation through...

North Korean soldiers briefly cross border for second time this month

Around 20 to 30 North Korean soldiers working in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) crossed the military demarcation line (MDL) but returned immediately after warning...

Pak Se-ri’s Hope Foundation reports father for document forgery

The Seri Pak Hope Foundation, led by former professional golfer Pak Se-ri, filed a complaint against Pak's father, accusing him of forging a private...

Inter-Korea tensions subside as both sides review cross-border tit-for-tat

Tensions triggered by North Korea’s sending of waste-laden balloons to South Korea have entered a lull. Detecting subtle changes in North Korea’s public stance...