AFP on MSN6d
South Korea's language museum catches fire
A museum in South Korean which showcases the history of Korean alphabet caught fire on Saturday, producing dramatic plumes, ...
The Straits Times21d
North Korea warns of stronger action over South Korea’s drills with US, Japan
SEOUL-North Korea condemned on Jan 17 joint military drills between South Korea, Japan and the United States held this week, threatening to respond by exercising its right to self-defence “more ...
Voice of America22d
US experts question reason for probe of loudspeaker broadcasts into North Korea
A move by South Korean opposition leaders to launch an independent probe of embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol over Seoul’s use of loudspeaker broadcasts into North Korea is raising questions ...
USA Today23d
South Korea slams Hegseth over North Korea 'nuclear power' comments
WASHINGTON − President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon upset key U.S. ally South Korea Tuesday when he labeled North Korea a "nuclear power" in a statement submitted to a ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation23d
North Korea the worst country to be a Christian, Open Doors report says
Open Doors International's annual World Watch List identifies North Korea as the country where Christians are most persecuted on earth. Other countries in Asia such as Pakistan, India, Myanmar and ...
NDTV23d
North Korean Troops "Blowing Themselves Up" To Avoid Capture In Ukraine
"Self-detonation and suicides: that's the reality about North Korea," Kim, a 32-year-old former North Korean soldier who defected to the South in 2022, told Reuters. "These soldiers who left home ...
The Economist24d
What North Korea gains by sending troops to fight for Russia
(In fact, North Korea’s founder, Kim Il Sung, launched the initial attack.) Among the propaganda messages embedded in the tale, a big one is the importance of close ties with Moscow. The film ...
The Mirror24d
North Korea opens knock-off Ikea store in 'luxury' mall as Swedish firm issues threat
A knock-off Ikea has popped up in one of Kim Jong-un’s luxury shopping centres in North Korea – despite the retailer saying there are no authorised stores in the hermit nation. Set in the ...
The Straits Times24d
North Korea’s suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia
“Self-detonation and suicides: that’s the reality about North Korea,” said Mr Kim, a 32-year-old former North Korean soldier who defected to the South in 2022, requesting that he be ...
The Independent24d
North Korea’s suicide soldiers pose a new risk on the Ukraine battlefield
“Self-detonation and suicides: that’s the reality about North Korea,” said Kim, a 32-year-old former North Korean soldier who defected to the South in 2022, requesting he only be identified ...
The Mirror24d
North Korea’s 'self-detonating' suicide soldiers 'posing new threat on Ukraine battlefield'
"That's the reality about North Korea." Kim defected to the South in 2022 and asked to be only identifiable by his surname over fears his family that remains in North Korea would be targeted.