World May 08 South Korea’s president-elect faces North Korea’s escalating nuclear threat as he takes office Tuesday for a single five-year term, the conservative Yoon Suk Yeol must now confront an increasingly belligerent Kim, who openly threatens to use atomic bombs and is reportedly preparing for his first nuclear test explosion since…
World May 04 North Korea fires another ballistic missile as tensions rise The launch comes days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster his nuclear arsenal and threatened to use them against rivals.
World Apr 18 U.S. officials call for strong response to North Korean missile tests The U.S. special envoy for North Korea says Washington and Seoul have agreed on the need for a strong response to North Korea's recent spate of missile tests, though they remain open to dialogue with the country.
World Apr 17 North Korea tests tactical weapon designed for strengthening nuclear capability The 13th weapons test this year came amid concerns that North Korea may soon conduct an even larger provocation.
World Mar 28 Following missile launch, North Korea vows to develop more powerful weapons North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to develop more powerful means of attack, days after its most serious missile launch in more than four years.
World Mar 16 North Korea conducts failed missile test, Seoul says South Korea's military says a North Korean missile fired from its capital region exploded in midair in an apparent failed launch.
World Mar 10 South Korea’s president-elect pledges a tougher stance on North Korea South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol says he will solidify an alliance with the United States, build a powerful military and sternly cope with North Korean provocations.
Politics Mar 09 South Korea’s conservative nominee wins presidential race A conservative former prosecutor declared victory in South Korea's presidential election on Thursday after his liberal ruling party rival conceded defeat amid a bitter battle in the politically divided nation.
World Jan 05 North Korea conducts ballistic missile test in sign it will focus on boosting weapons capabilities The U.S. military says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, its first weapons launch in about two months and a signal it isn't interested in rejoining denuclearization talks anytime soon and would rather focus on boosting…
Arts Dec 25 3 members of K-pop sensation BTS diagnosed with COVID-19 Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from abroad, their management agency said. RM and Jin were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Saturday evening, the Big Hit Music agency said in a…