Today: October 30, 2026
Today: October 30, 2026

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Asia

South Korean military: 'Highly likely' North Korean mine injured soldiers in DMZ

South Korea's military said on Monday that it was "highly likely" that the blasts that seriously injured two South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) at the

Arts

What comes next for North Korea soldiers transferred from Ukraine to South Korea?

Two North Korean soldiers captured while fighting for Russia against Ukraine are now in South Korea, raising questions over how they will

Political|World

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean PoW transfer

South Korea's presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two

Asia|World

North Korea says South Korea a target if it becomes US collective defence hub

North Korea said on Friday that South Korea would become a "decisive target" for collective retaliation if it served as a central hub in a US-led collective defence system,

Political|World

North Korea rejects call to halt nuclear tests

North Korea's foreign ministry on Thursday rejected an international statement urging it to halt nuclear tests, with a spokesperson calling it "a grave political provocation

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Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine has transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, prompting Seoul

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent 2 North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea

Science|Technology|World

North Korea conducted test of upgraded rocket launcher system, KCNA says

North Korea conducted a test firing of an upgraded 240mm guided multiple rocket launcher system on Tuesday, state news agency KCNA reported

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South Korea's Lee urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programs, NYT says

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged the United States to ease sanctions on North Korea in exchange for an agreement under which Pyongyang would

Technology

North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy 'incurable headache'

North Korea said it successfully tested a new weapon showcasing "ultra-modern defence technology" on Sunday, in a launch overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, who

Asia

Explosion injures 3 South Korean military officers inside DMZ bordering North Korea

An explosion has injured three South Korean military officers inside the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone separating the Koreas

Arts

North Korea fires two suspected ballistic missiles off east coast within three hours

North Korea fired two missiles off its eastern coast on Sunday, its second set of tests in roughly a week and days after Pyongyang accused the US of driving tensions on the

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North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the US

South Korea’s military says North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea

Asia|Sports|World

The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games has marked the official start of the 16-day event

Political|World

North Korea says nuclear status 'irreversible' after UN atomic agency rebuke

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, accused the International Atomic Energy Agency on Saturday of double standards after it adopted

Business|Political|World

South Korea, US discuss Seoul's role in Middle East, investment pact

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday as the longtime allies grappled with delayed

Asia|Sports|World

They're not playing our song! North Korean anthem played at South Korean field hockey match

South Korean field hockey players were perplexed when the national anthem of North Korea was played instead of their own before a men's field hockey match against Bangladesh at the Asian Games

Political|World

North Korean vice foreign minister to attend UN General assembly next week, Yonhap reports

Kim Son-Gyong, North Korea's vice foreign minister, plans to attend a high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly set to begin in New York next week, Yonhap news

World

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of stronger response to US-led drills

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, on Friday blamed US-led military drills for "ever-worsening" tensions on the Korean Peninsula and

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Russia and China veto US proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran

Russia and China have vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have authorized U.N. experts to keep monitoring sanctions that were reimposed against Iran over its nuclear program

Science|Technology

North Korea’s nuclear tests may have reactivated seismic faults

North Korea’s nuclear tests may have reactivated seismic faults

Asia

North Korea says US-led arms buildup justifies expanding nuclear force

North Korea's vice defence minister said on Thursday that a growing U.S.-led military buildup and what he called an expanding nuclear alliance among Washington,

Asia|Science|Technology|World

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong denounces IAEA's meeting on denuclearization

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, denounced the International Atomic Energy Agency's general assembly that discussed the denuclearization

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South Korean court orders North Korea to pay damages over 2020 liaison office demolition, media reports

A Seoul court on Wednesday ordered North Korea to pay 44.6 billion won ($32.5 million) in damages over its 2020 demolition of an inter-Korean

Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'

North Korea says it has conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentrated fire.”

Asia|World

South Korea trying to learn if Kim Jong Un has a son but daughter's status as heir appears solid

South Korea’s spy agency says it is trying to determine if North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has a son

Business|Crime|Technology

China's Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New York

The world's biggest supplier of telecommunications network gear faces a criminal trial in New York

Asia|Technology

Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet

Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet

Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new destroyer part of nuclear response system

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a newly commissioned destroyer would be part of a nuclear response system capable of delivering "annihilating retaliatory

Asia|Political|World

South Korea's Lee calls for conditions to resume US-North Korea dialogue

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that conditions should be created to resume dialogue between the United States and North Korea, according to the

Asia

North Korea and US show signs of resuming dialogue, South Korean lawmaker says

North Korea and the United States are showing signs of resuming dialogue, a South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday after being briefed by Seoul's intelligence agency.

Political|World

North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, vows to strengthen nuclear force

North Korea said on Monday the United States' hostile policy remained unchanged and vowed to continue strengthening its nuclear force, rejecting repeated U.S

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North Korea names new defense minister, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un overhauled his senior military leadership, appointing Kim Song-gi as defense minister and restoring veteran strategist Pak Jong-chon as vice

Economy|MidEast|Political|World

After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame - a costly stalemate

The Iran war has reached its endgame: a costly stalemate.