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North Korea’s Latest Hypersonic Missile Test Marks Significant Technological Advancement

North Korea has successfully tested a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, marking a major step forward in its missile and nuclear capabilities. According to state media, the missile was launched from the outskirts of Pyongyang on Monday and traveled approximately 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) at......

Missile Launch Amid Diplomatic Talks: North Korea’s Latest Provocation

North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea as high-level diplomatic meetings took place in South Korea's capital, Seoul. South Korea’s military confirmed the missile was fired eastward around noon local time (03:00 GMT), shortly after a meeting between the US Secretary of State......

South Korean Crisis Deepens as President Yoon Defies Arrest Amid Mass Protests

Thousands of South Korean citizens defied harsh winter conditions on Sunday to participate in demonstrations both supporting and opposing President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces unprecedented legal challenges following his controversial attempt to declare martial law. The protests come at a critical moment,......

Blinken's Upcoming Diplomacy Tour: A Focus on Regional and Global Challenges

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit South Korea, Japan, and France from January 4 to January 9, 2025, as announced by the U.S. State Department. This diplomatic mission comes at a time when South Korea is undergoing a political crisis, which has seen President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached......

South Korean Authorities Halt Arrest Attempt of Impeached President After Standoff

South Korean authorities have paused an effort to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol following a prolonged standoff with his security team at his residence in central Seoul. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) announced the suspension after investigators faced resistance......

Bird Strike Reported Before Deadly Plane Crash in South Korea

A tragic plane crash in South Korea claimed the lives of 179 people, leaving only two survivors among the 181 on board. The flight, operated by Jeju Air, was traveling from Bangkok to Muan International Airport. Minutes before the crash, the pilot reported a bird strike and issued a mayday call. The......

Catastrophic South Korea Plane Crash Claims 174 Lives Amid Bird Strike Suspicions

A tragic aviation disaster unfolded at Muan International Airport, South Korea, as a Boeing 737-800 carrying 181 people skidded off the runway and burst into flames. The crash claimed the lives of 174 individuals, leaving only two crew members rescued alive, while five others are unaccounted for and......

South Korean Crisis Deepens: Prosecutors Reveal Military Authorization Claims in Martial Law Investigation

South Korean prosecutors have unveiled a detailed report alleging that suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol authorized military forces to use firearms if necessary to enter parliament during his attempted implementation of martial law. According to the prosecutors' 10-page summary from former defence......

South Korean Parliament Votes to Remove Acting President Amid Constitutional Crisis

South Korea's parliament voted to impeach Acting-President Han Duck-soo on Friday, marking an unprecedented second impeachment within a month in the nation's political history. The motion passed with 192 lawmakers supporting the removal of Duck-soo from office. The impeachment follows allegations......