Yoon Suk Yeol faces diplomatic embarrassment after a hot mic captured him using profanity about US lawmakers, just moments after a tense meeting with Joe Biden at the NATO summit in Madrid.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of his country's nuclear arsenal, including the development of tactical nuclear weapons, during a key meeting of the ruling party, escalating tensions with the United States and its allies.
An in-depth look at South Korea's escalating gender conflict, from plummeting birth rates and political polarisation to the real-world impact on society's most vulnerable.
North Korea dramatically pulls out of hosting key events for the 2026 Asian Games, leaving Japan scrambling as Aichi and Nagoya take over amidst political tensions.
Venezuela deploys troops and Russian-made fighter jets for major military exercises following a deadly confrontation with US-flagged vessels, escalating tensions in the Caribbean.
A solo traveller's chilling account of hiking the deserted Okcheon Rail Park in South Korea, a journey through decaying tunnels and overgrown tracks shrouded in local ghost stories.
Vladimir Putin makes a calculated show of force, inspecting massive 'Zapad-2021' military drills staged alarmingly close to the war-torn Kharkiv region, in a move Western analysts deem a direct message to NATO.
Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea's Democratic Party, was stabbed in the neck by an unidentified assailant during a public event in Busan. The incident has sent shockwaves through the nation's political landscape.
A controversial US immigration directive from Donald Trump is cited as a key trigger for a sweeping South Korean crackdown on illegal workers, resulting in mass arrests and industry turmoil.
A British backpacker's adventure hike on a remote South Korean trail turned into a real-life thriller when military forces, suspecting espionage, detained him at gunpoint. Discover the full story of mistaken identity and high tensions near the DMZ.
Former US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to South Korean automotive giant Hyundai, vowing to impose crippling tariffs if the country does not alter its immigration and visa policies, according to a bombshell report.
NATO allies issue a stark condemnation of Belarusian military drills near the Polish border, branding them a 'flagrant violation' of international law. Poland responds by deploying troops for monitoring as regional security fears intensify.
NATO accelerates defence plans for Eastern Europe as Vladimir Putin commences nuclear missile exercises. The alliance responds to Russia's simulated tactical nuclear strikes, deploying additional forces and monitoring the volatile situation closely.
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has ordered a brutal wave of public executions targeting citizens for minor offences, from sharing South Korean media to possessing Bibles, in a terrifying new crackdown on 'anti-socialist behaviour', according to chillin
Ex-President Donald Trump has reportedly suggested the US should raid South Korean coffers like an 'unfriendly regime' to force payment for joint military exercises, causing alarm in Seoul.
Poland accuses Russia of a deliberate act of aggression after its drones breach NATO airspace. The incident occurs as Putin launches 'nuclear strike' drills, marking a severe escalation and testing Western defences.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has personally supervised the test of a new 'super-large' warhead designed for strategic cruise missiles, state media reports, escalating tensions in the region.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a drastic increase in the country's nuclear weapons production, labelling US-South Korea military exercises as 'aggressive and provocative'.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made a significant diplomatic journey to Beijing aboard his specialised armoured train, expected to attend China's major military parade commemorating the end of World War II.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has personally inspected a key weapons factory, signalling a major expansion of the country's missile production capabilities as military cooperation with Russia deepens and tensions with the US and South Korea escalate.
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A startling new memoir by South Korea's former National Security Chief discloses President Yoon Suk Yeol's deep apprehension about engaging with Donald Trump, fearing diplomatic missteps and policy upheaval should the former US President return to power.
North Korea has conducted a series of ballistic missile tests, overseen by Kim Jong Un, showcasing new weaponry and tactics designed to evade defence systems, raising alarm in the international community.
In a major escalation, North Korea's Kim Jong Un has vowed to send military forces to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine, following a new defence pact signed with Vladimir Putin during his historic visit to Pyongyang.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen live artillery drills, simulating the destruction of a South Korean base. The provocative move comes amid a sharp escalation in rhetoric and military posturing from Pyongyang.
A tense military standoff erupts on the Korean Demilitarized Zone as North Korea alleges a 'premeditated' act of aggression by South Korean forces, raising fears of renewed conflict.
In a radical move to combat overtourism, the popular holiday island of Jeju bans independent travellers from its iconic Olle trails. New permits now required for access.
South Korea's popular Jeju Island deploys a new tourist police unit to combat unruly behaviour, from illegal camping to traffic offences, aiming to protect its UNESCO status and local residents.
A 95-year-old former North Korean soldier, who defected to South Korea decades ago, has made a desperate plea to be sent back to the North, citing a lifetime of loneliness and a yearning to see his homeland one last time.
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile in a provocative response to high-level US-South Korea nuclear planning talks, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.