South Korea removes loudspeakers on border with North

A North Korean military guard post, left, and loudspeaker are seen from Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo) South Korea began dismantling loudspeakers broadcasting anti-North Korea messages along the border on Monday, according to the country’s defense ministry.The move is part of President Lee Jae-myung’s efforts to […]

‘Disgraceful’: Ex-South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol resists questioning by laying down in underwear; delays probe into martial law plot

South Korea’s impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol (Image credits: PTI) South Korea’s impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol lay on the floor of his prison cell wearing only an undershirt and boxer shorts to resist questioning, prosecutors said Friday, after a fresh attempt to bring him in for interrogation over election tampering allegations failed.Although […]

US-South Korea deal: Seoul faces 15% tariff, ‘America will not be charged’; Washington to get $350 billion investments

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a trade agreement with South Korea, imposing a 15% tariff on imports from Seoul, as part of what he called a “full and complete trade deal” between the two nations. He further declared that America won’t be subjected to any tariffs. As part of the deal, the Asian […]

North Korea says ‘no reason’ for talks with South

Leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister SEOUL: North Korea has no interest in pursuing dialogue with the south, leader Kim Jong Un‘s powerful sister said Monday, dismissing a new president in Seoul who has vowed to mend ties. Since his election in June, south Korean president Lee Jae Myung has broken with his predecessor’s hawkish […]

Russia starts direct flights to North Korea

Russia on Sunday began direct commercial flights to North Korea, in a further sign of closer ties with its Asian ally helping its offensive in Ukraine.The first Moscow-Pyongyang flight, operated by Nordwind Airlines, was scheduled to take off at 1600 GMT and land in the North Korean capital some eight hours later, according to the […]

At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea | World News

At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea (Pic credit: AP) SEOUL: A landslide triggered by torrential rain killed at least three people in South Korea, the national fire agency said Saturday, as rescuers battled to find three others who are believed buried under earth and debris.Heavy rain pounding the […]

Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea | World News

Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea (AP) SEOUL: foreign minister warned the US, South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country’s ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov […]

South Korea, US and Japan top military chiefs meet in Seoul | World News

South Korea, US and Japan top military chiefs meet in Seoul SEOUL: The top military chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan met in Seoul Friday, as US President Donald Trump piles pressure on Washington’s allies over defence spending and trade.General Dan Caine, the top US military officer, held talks with his South […]

Russian foreign minister to visit North Korea this week in latest sign of expanding ties

Russia foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov SEOUL: ©© will travel to North Korea for a three-day visit beginning Friday in the latest sign of the countries’ deepening ties during Russia’s war in Ukraine, state media reported. North Korea’s official Korean central news agency said Lavrov was invited by the country’s Foreign Ministry but did not immediately […]

After US bombs Iran, North Korea watches closely

North Korea on Monday condemned the US attacks against three of Iran’s key nuclear sites, accusing the administration of President Donald Trump of violating Iran’s territorial integrity and the United Nations Charter.“The just international community should raise the voice of unanimous censure and rejection against the US and Israel’s confrontational acts,” said a spokesperson for […]