US soldier flees into North Korea in new crisis over the nuclear-armed state PAJU/WASHINGTON: The US military was scrambling to establish the fate of an American soldier who made an... Published 19 Jul, 2023 11:53am
World US concerned for soldier in North Korean custody, notifying family: US defense secretary WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed concern on Tuesday for a soldier who is believed to be in... Published 18 Jul, 2023 10:59pm
World US, South Korean officials huddle for new nuclear war planning talks SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday a new nuclear consultative group between South Korea and... Published 18 Jul, 2023 10:31am
World North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns US against ‘foolish act’ that risks security SEOUL: North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said on Monday that the United States should avoid... Published 17 Jul, 2023 05:39pm
World Russia investigating if this week’s North Korean test missile crashed in its waters Russia is investigating whether a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile crashed in its waters during a... Published 15 Jul, 2023 01:19pm
World South Korea asks China to play ‘constructive role’ against North’s threats SEOUL: South Korea’s Foreign Minister Park Jin on Friday called on China to play a “constructive role” in curbing... Published 14 Jul, 2023 06:57pm
World Blinken: US, allies to ‘defend against any aggression’ from North Korea JAKARTA: Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised Friday that the United States would work with allies to deter... Published 14 Jul, 2023 05:46pm
World North Korea’s Kim pictured with foldable smartphone at ICBM launch SEOUL: When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided the launch of his country’s newest and most powerful ballistic... Published 13 Jul, 2023 12:36pm
World North Korea fires ICBM as South Korea, Japan leaders meet at NATO SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) off its east coast on Wednesday,... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:11pm
World North Korea fires ‘unidentified ballistic missile’: Seoul SEOUL: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile, Seoul’s military said Wednesday, days after Pyongyang threatened... Published 12 Jul, 2023 12:31pm
World North Korea condemns US plan to send cluster munitions to Ukraine as ‘criminal’ SEOUL: North Korea on Tuesday condemned U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine as... Published 11 Jul, 2023 05:53pm
World N Korea slams IAEA for Fukushima water approval SEOUL: North Korea on Sunday slammed the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog for approving Japan’s plan to ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
World First South Korea-US Nuclear Consultative Group meeting to be held later this month SEOUL: The first meeting of the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) between South Korea and the United States will take... Published 08 Jul, 2023 01:31pm
World South Korea’s Yoon tells unification ministry to be less soft on North SEOUL: Having appointed a new unification minister days earlier, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Sunday... Published 02 Jul, 2023 03:38pm
World N Korea expresses support for Moscow over mutiny SEOUL: North Korea offered its full support for Russia in dealing with a recent mutiny, state media reported ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
World North Korea will expand response to stronger US military measures SEOUL: North Korea will expand its response to stronger military measures and provocations by the United States on... Published 24 Jun, 2023 12:05pm
World Blinken called South Korea to discuss China visit; North Korea warns of stronger response SEOUL: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called key ally South Korea to discuss results of his visit to China... Published 24 Jun, 2023 11:56am
World North Korea says botched satellite launch was ‘gravest failure’ SEOUL: North Korea has said its botched military satellite launch last month was the “gravest failure” at the ruling... Published 19 Jun, 2023 10:42am
World North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles SEOUL: North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea’s military said Thursday, shortly after... Published 16 Jun, 2023 06:27am
Markets Russia resumes oil exports to North Korea after long pause SEOUL: Russia resumed oil exports to North Korea in December, United Nations data shows, the first such shipments... Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:45pm
World South Korea says some countries ignore North Korea’s unlawful behaviour SINGAPORE: South Korea’s defence minister said on Saturday that some countries were “ignoring North Korea’s unlawful... Published 03 Jun, 2023 11:54am
World North Korea promises another attempt at spy satellite launch SEOUL: North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong, leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, said her country would soon put a military spy... Published 01 Jun, 2023 10:41am
World North Korea says it will launch its first military spy satellite in June SEOUL: North Korea will launch its first military reconnaissance satellite in June for monitoring U.S. military... Published 30 May, 2023 11:02am
World Japan puts missile defence on alert as North Korea warns of satellite launch SEOUL/TOKYO: Japan on Monday put its ballistic missile defences on alert and warned that it would shoot down any... Published 29 May, 2023 10:47am
World South Korea, EU agree to boost security ties amid Ukraine, North Korea tension SEOUL: South Korea and the European Union agreed on Monday to step up cooperation on security amid tension over... Published 22 May, 2023 05:38pm
World Trudeau says Canada ready to partner with South Korea on critical minerals, security SEOUL: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday his country is ready to partner with South Korea on... Published 17 May, 2023 09:48am
World South Korea’s Yoon says nuclear group upgrades US alliance SEOUL: South Korea has upgraded its US alliance, President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday, as he briefed his cabinet... Published 02 May, 2023 09:20am
World Biden, Yoon warn North Korea of nuclear response to any attack WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol warned North Korea it would face a... Published 27 Apr, 2023 10:16am
World South Korea's Yoon says peace comes through force, not 'goodwill' WASHINGTON: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday at the White House that peace with North Korea would... Published 26 Apr, 2023 11:40pm
World Biden says nuclear attack by N.Korea would result in 'end' of regime WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden warned Wednesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's regime would be finished... Published 26 Apr, 2023 11:36pm
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