World Jul 15 South Korean President Yoon makes surprise visit to Ukraine, pledges to expand support South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Saturday, offering support for the invaded country in its war with Russia while demonstrating his own nation's cooperation with NATO.
World Jul 12 North Korea test-fires ICBM after threatening ‘shocking’ consequences over alleged U.S. spy flight South Korea and Japan assessed that the missile flew about 620 miles on a steep angle before landing between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
World Jun 04 Kim Jong Un’s sister vows North Korea will make 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed again Sunday to push for a second attempt to launch a spy satellite as she lambasted a U.N. Security Council meeting over the North’s first, failed launch.
World May 31 North Korea’s satellite launch failed. It still triggered fear and confusion North Korea's failed launch of a spy satellite still prompted public confusion and security jitters in neighboring South Korea and Japan.
World May 30 North Korea fails to launch rocket containing the country’s first military spy satellite South Korea's military says North Korea has launched a purported space-launch vehicle after announcing a plan to put its first military spy satellite into orbit.
World May 27 Passenger who opened door on South Korea flight told police he felt suffocated A man who opened an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea was formally arrested Sunday and faces up to 10 years in prison on a charge of violating the aviation security law, officials said.
World May 26 Passenger opens exit door during flight in South Korea The passenger caused air to blast inside the cabin, slightly injuring 12 people, officials said. The plane landed safely.
World May 22 South Korea, EU agree to increase pressure on Russia, condemn North Korean missile tests South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Seoul after attending the weekend summit of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations in Japan.
World May 07 Japan’s PM expresses ‘strong pain’ for South Korean victims of colonial rule Japan’s prime minister expressed sympathy for the suffering of Korean forced laborers during Japan’s colonial rule, as he and his South Korean counterpart on Sunday renewed resolve to overcome historical grievances and strengthen cooperation in the face of shared challenges.
World May 01 Workers call for labor rights, economic justice at May Day rallies across the globe They are calling for higher salaries, reduced working hours and other better working conditions. May Day is observed in many countries as a day to celebrate workers’ rights.