North Korea says U.S. drills have pushed situation

On Wednesday the United States and South Korea carried out a joint air drill with American B-1B heavy bombers and F-22 stealth fighters.

2 February 2023

South Korea, U.S. discussing nuclear exercises as tensions flare

Inter-Korean ties have long been testy but have been even more frayed since Yoon took office in May.

3 January 2023

Trauma of South Korea Halloween party tragedy is pervasive

The initial shock from the crush in the popular Itaewon district on Saturday night has turned to public outrage.

3 November 2022

North Korea fires suspected ICBM, warns U.S. against choices

In response to a question about growing debate in South Korea, Lee said there were no plans to redeploy U.S. tactical nuclear weapons to the peninsula.

4 November 2022

North Korea test-fires cruise missiles to demonstrate defense

North Korea has accused the United Nations has been "unfair" on its military activities while keeping mum about U.S. and South Korean joint military exercises.

25 February 2023

South Korea's world lowest fertility rate drops again

The government has failed to reverse the falling birth rate despite spending billions of dollars each year on childcare subsidies.

23 February 2023

South Korea mourns, wants answers after Halloween crush kills 153

The disaster is the country's deadliest since a 2014 ferry sinking that killed 304 people, mainly high school students.

31 October 2022

South Korea aims to join AI race with startup Rebellions

Rebellions will seek to participate in the government project in a consortium with KT Corp, a big Korean telecom.

13 February 2023