HONG KONG (AP) — A Chinese political dissident who fled to South Korea last month in a dinghy has arrived in Canada, his friend said on social media on Saturday. Dong Guangping was aboard a 3.3-meter (10.8-foot) inflatable boat in the waters off a western South Korean island in May when he was detained by … Read more
Published On 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to equip his navy with nuclear weapons and build larger warships, in a move that underscores Pyongyang’s drive to expand its military capabilities despite heavy international sanctions. State media said Kim made the announcement on Tuesday at the commissioning of … Read more
Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a come-from-behind win over Czechia in a Group A encounter. Published On 12 Jun 202612 Jun 2026 Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat Czechia 2-1 in the second match of the FIFA World Cup … Read more
Beijing is Pyongyang’s main political and economic backer. The Chinese president is in North Korea, with many saying he aims to reinforce Beijing’s leverage with Pyongyang. North Korea is largely isolated on the world stage, and under UN sanctions. China remains its main supporter. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list It’s been sidelined … Read more
Multiple ballistic missiles fired from eastern Sinpo area in seventh such test this year. Published On 19 Apr 202619 Apr 2026 North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea off its eastern coast, according to South Korea and Japan. The incident on Sunday marked North Korea’s seventh ballistic missile launch this year and … Read more
The nuclear watchdog’s chief says there is a rapid increase in operations at North Korea’s Yongbyon reactor. Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026 North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce atomic weapons, according to Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The diplomatically isolated … Read more
Exclusive: Russian Embassy in Seoul Defies South Korea, Keeps Pro-War Banner 조선일보 Ukraine war briefing: Russian embassy in Seoul raises ‘victory will be ours’ banner, drawing complaints The Guardian South Korea urges Russian embassy to remove ‘victory’ banner as Ukraine war anniversary nears Reuters Russian embassy in Seoul hangs up banner glorifying war against Ukraine and refuses to … Read more
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, according to South Korea’s military leaders. The South Korean joint chiefs of staff said: “The North has launched an unidentified ballistic missile toward the East Sea,” referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan. Japan’s defence … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A truck plowed into pedestrians at an outdoor market in South Korea on Thursday, killing two people and injuring 18, officials said. The two people were pronounced dead at a hospital following the incident shortly before 11 a.m. in Bucheon city, near the capital of Seoul. Nine people sustained serious … Read more
Yoon Suk Yeol ordered drone flights over North Korea to create pretext for martial law, prosecutors allege. Published On 10 Nov 202510 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share South Korea’s special prosecutor has indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on new charges related to his short-lived imposition of martial law … Read more