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South Korea makes N Korean defector vice minister
Former North Korean diplomat Tae Yong-ho has been named the new leader of South Korea's presidential advisory council on unification. This…
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Ex-North Korean diplomat appointed a vice minister in South Korea, the highest post for any defector
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president on Thursday appointed a former North Korean diplomat as a vice minister, the…
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North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, Seoul says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s spy agency said Tuesday that a North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has fled to South Korea, the…
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South Korea plans to roll out 'Star Wars' laser weapon to melt North Korean drones for just $1.50 a hit
South Korea plans to deploy a low-cost laser weapon to shoot down North Korean drones. The weapon, called Block-I, will cost around just…
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North Korea executed 30 teenagers for watching South Korean dramas: reports
North Korea executed 30 middle schoolers for watching South Korean dramas, according to reports. The shows were reportedly stored on USBs…
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Scotland fire footage misrepresented as South Korea factory blaze
Screenshot of the misleading Facebook post, taken on July 1 The clip also shows a watermark that read "World Forum", a Facebook page which…
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Refreshed 2026 Genesis GV80 greets the public in Busan, Korea - Autoblog
Genesis made sure to spread the word about its virtual high-performance concept called X Gran Racer VGT designed for Gran Turismo that…
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Fire at lithium battery factory in South Korea kills 9, leaving 15 others missing
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fire at a lithium battery manufacturing factory near South Korea’s capital on Monday left at least nine people…
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North Korea appearing to build walls outside DMZ, satellite footage shows
North Korea has begun building an apparent wall near its border with South Korea, according to new satellite footage reported by multiple…
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'Big mistake' for South Korea to arm Ukraine - Putin
Vladimir Putin has warned South Korea it would be making "a big mistake" if it arms Ukraine in the war against Russia. His comments come…
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South Korea Fires Warning Shots After Third Border Breach by North’s Troops
(Bloomberg) -- South Korean soldiers fired warning shots after North Korean troops crossed the border and then retreated, in the third…
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Footage of South Korea anti-govt protest in 2019 falsely linked to marine death inquiry
Protesters gathered in South Korea on May 25, 2024 to call for an independent probe into accusations of government meddling in an inquiry…
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Putin arrives in Vietnam after visit to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Hanoi for a state visit following a meeting with Kim Jong Un in North Korea, the Russian…
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Russia and North Korea agree on mutual support if attacked
The leaders of Russia and North Korea have struck an agreement on mutual assistance in the event of an attack by a third country, as part…
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Germany's Habeck sets off on East Asia trip - first stop South Korea
Germany's Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck sets off on a trip to East Asia on Wednesday. His first destination is South Korea, where the…
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German Vice Chancellor Habeck to visit South Korea and China
German Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck is on Wednesday due to start a five-day working trip to South Korea and China,…
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A magnitude 4.8 earthquake has hit southwestern South Korea, country's weather agency says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck a small fisheries county in South Korea’s southwest…
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Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea
By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - In the balloon warfare between North Korea and South Korean activists, one Seoul-based group has honed…
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South Korea says North Korea is installing its own loudspeakers along the border
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military on Monday said it’s detecting signs that North Korea is installing its own loudspeakers…
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South Korea is suspending a military deal with North Korea after tensions over North's balloons
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government approved the suspension of a contentious military agreement with North Korea on…
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North Korea says it will stop sending trash-filled balloons after South Korea’s outcry
North Korea said Sunday it will stop sending trash-filled balloons into South Korea, after the democratic nation pledged to take…
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North Korea sends more balloons filled with trash to South Korea
North Korea sent more balloons filled with trash to South Korea, continuing its campaign from earlier this week, according to South…
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North Korea floats more excrement-filled balloons over South Korean border
North Korea is sending more balloons carrying trash and excrement across the heavily fortified border to South Korea, South Korea's…
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North Korea is sending more trash-carrying balloons to South Korea
North Korea launched more trash-carrying balloons toward the South after a similar campaign earlier in the week, according to South…