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North Korea 2 days ago

North Korea says new missile carries 'super-large warhead,' but experts skeptical of claims

North Korea claimed it test fired a missile that can carry “a super-large warhead." South Korea speculated the launch was actually unsuccessful and the North's report was a cover-up.

OPINION 4 days ago

US shouldn't sleep on major threat from North Korea

The Korean War ended 71 years ago, but North Korea's Kim Jong Un is still cozying up to our adversaries like Russia. Their new agreement is a reminder of the ongoing threat.

North Korea 4 days ago

North Korea launches ballistic missile off east coast, Seoul says

North Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile off its eastern coast Monday after vowing retaliation over a U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan.

South Korea June 26

South Korea says North Korean launch of possible hypersonic missile failed mid-flight

South Korea’s military on Wednesday accused North Korea of launching a hypersonic missile that exploded mid-flight.

South Korea June 25

South Korea slams North Korea's trash balloon tactics, threatens return of loudspeaker broadcasts

South Korea has threatened to restart anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts after North Korea resumed sending balloons filled with trash across the border.

South Korea June 24

16 confirmed dead, others missing after fire breaks out at lithium battery factory in South Korea

South Korean officials say a fire at a lithium battery manufacturing factory near the country's capital has left at least 16 people dead, seven injured and six missing.

South Korea June 21

South Korea summons Russian ambassador over controversial defense pact with North Korea

South Korea on Friday summoned the Russian ambassador to protest a new defense pact between Russia and North Korea amid escalating border tensions, officials said.

North Korea June 20

Russia, North Korea commit to defending each other 'without delay' if invaded, provoking South Korean outrage

Russia and North Korea have entered into a mutual defensive pact that obligated both to come to each other's aid "without delay" if invaded by foreign powers, outraging South Korea.

North Korea June 18

Dozens of North Korean soldiers repeatedly breach forbidden zone with South Korea ahead of Putin visit

Dozens of North Korean soldiers have crossed into the demilitarized zone that separates the communist dictatorship and South Korea, breaching the no-go zone multiple times this month.

Product Recalls June 12

Country's food police recall various types of instant noodles for being too spicy

A South Korean company's spicy noodles were recalled by Denmark's food authorities after the products were found to contain too much capsaicin, which is a neurotoxin.