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South Korean ferry runs aground near uninhabited Island, no casualties reported

A passenger ferry in South Korea carrying 267 people ran aground on an uninhabited island off the country’s southwest coast on Wednesday evening. The vessel, traveling from Jeju Island to the port city of Mokpo, encountered the incident after 8 pm local time, according to the Coast Guard. Authorities......

South Korea indefinitely postpones joint military drill with Japan over refueling dispute

South Korea has indefinitely postponed a joint search-and-rescue exercise with Japan after Tokyo withdrew permission for South Korean military aircraft to refuel at an air base in Okinawa, Japanese daily Yomiuri Shimbun reported Monday, citing government sources from both countries. The drill,......

South Korea’s Former President Yoon Suk Yeol indicted for aiding the enemy

South Korea’s prosecution has indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of aiding the enemy, accusing him of endangering national security by ordering drone operations over North Korean territory during his presidency. According to a statement issued Monday, investigators......

Trump’s bold move: Helping Seoul acquire a nuclear-powered submarine

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an unprecedented agreement that would allow South Korea to build its first nuclear-powered attack submarine — a move that analysts say could reshape the balance of power in East Asia while raising fears of a new regional arms race. The deal, revealed......

South Korea triples AI investment to $6.8 billion in 2026 budget

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced on Tuesday a threefold increase in funding for artificial intelligence (AI) in the 2026 budget, marking what he called the country's "entry into the AI era." The government plans to allocate 10.1 trillion won ($6.85 billion) to......

North Korea fires rockets near border ahead of U.S. defense secretary’s visit

North Korea fired several artillery rockets an hour before U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to the inter-Korean border, South Korea’s military said Tuesday. Hegseth visited Panmunjom, the only point where troops from both Koreas stand face to face near the Demilitarized......

For first time in 8 years, Pentagon Chief visits Korean border

SEOUL (AFP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea on Monday, marking the first visit by a Pentagon chief in eight years. Accompanied by South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back,......

North Korean prisoner in Ukraine seeks defection to South Korea

A second North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine has expressed his intention to defect to South Korea, according to an organization that assists North Korean escapees. The South Korean Constitution grants citizenship to all Koreans, including those from the North — a principle that Seoul says......

South Korea’s President urges Xi Jinping to help restart dialogue with Pyongyang

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to assist in reviving dialogue with North Korea, during their first bilateral meeting held in Gyeongju, South Korea. “I hope South Korea and China will strengthen their strategic communication......