North Korea fires ballistic missile days after Hegseth visit, says Seoul
The short-range weapon is believed to have flown 700km (435 miles) and landed in the East Sea, otherwise known as the Sea of Japan. North Korea has fired at least…
Kim, Xi hail bond as North Korea says it will protect China’s interests
Goodwill messages continued this week’s unprecedented public display of diplomatic unity between Beijing, Pyongyang and Moscow. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Chinese President Xi Jinping that North Korea…
North Korea executes people for sharing foreign films and TV: UN report
‘Mass surveillance’ tech has enabled world’s most restrictive state to exert ‘control in all parts of life’, UN Human Rights Office says. North Korea has further tightened its grip on…
South Korea ex-leader Yoon indicted as martial law probe continues
Former president has been indicted on additional charges as a special prosecutor continues investigations. Disgraced former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been indicted over his declaration of martial law…
South Korea election results 2025: Who won, who lost, what’s next?
Lee Jae-myung, the candidate for the opposition Democratic Party, is poised to become South Korea’s next president after provisional results of a snap election showed him on course for a…
North Korea raises capsized warship after botched launch: Report
Full restoration of the North Korean navy destroyer is expected before a major communist party meeting later this month. North Korea has raised a capsized warship and moored it at…
South Korea says wildfires worst in its history, death toll rises to 26
Firefighters are struggling to contain the wildfires, which continue to grow rapidly in size, fuelled by strong winds and dry conditions. South Korean authorities have declared ongoing wildfires the worst…
North Korea warns of retaliation after US nuclear submarine docks in Busan
Pyongyang warns of ‘acute military confrontation’ after USS Alexandria submarine docks in South Korean port. North Korea has said its military forces are ready to take any action necessary after…
At least 85 killed in S Korea as plane crashes on landing at Muan airport
Seven days of national mourning declared after flight from Bangkok crash-lands at Muan International Airport, killing all but two crew members. At least 179 people have been killed after a…
South Korea authorities seek arrest of Yoon over martial law declaration
Joint investigation unit requests arrest warrant for suspended president over brief imposition of martial law. South Korean authorities have requested an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol over his…