South Korea

South Korean President Yoon makes surprise visit to Ukraine, pledges to expand support

By Felipe Dana, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

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.

U.S. military chief lauds Japan’s defense spending increase to combat rising threats from North Korea, China

By Foster Klug, Associated Press

The highest-ranking U.S. military officer is praising Japan's moves to double its defense spending over the next five years.

North Korea test-fires ICBM after threatening ‘shocking’ consequences over alleged U.S. spy flight

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

South Korea and Japan assessed that the missile flew about 620 miles on a steep angle before landing between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.

South Korean opposition party rebukes IAEA chief over Japan’s plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog on Sunday for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy, South Korea battle to host 2030 World Expo

By Angela Charlton, Associated Press

Cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy and South Korea are vying for the chance to host the 2030 World Expo, or world's fair. The event brings in big revenue and a boost to the image and reputation of the host cities.

North Korea’s satellite launch failed. It still triggered fear and confusion

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Johnson Lai, Associated Press

North Korea's failed launch of a spy satellite still prompted public confusion and security jitters in neighboring South Korea and Japan.

North Korea fails to launch rocket containing the country’s first military spy satellite

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

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.

Passenger who opened door on South Korea flight told police he felt suffocated

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

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.

Passenger opens exit door during flight in South Korea

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

The passenger caused air to blast inside the cabin, slightly injuring 12 people, officials said. The plane landed safely.

South Korea, EU agree to increase pressure on Russia, condemn North Korean missile tests

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

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.