Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirms unwavering support for North Korea in a significant diplomatic message, as regional tensions escalate and South Korea faces political turmoil following an assassination attempt.
Donald Trump publicly praised Chinese President Xi Jinping while criticising South Korea's opposition leader in remarks that could reshape Asian diplomacy
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Ex-President Donald Trump breaks silence on North Korea's latest missile launches, offering unexpected support for Kim Jong Un while criticising current US leadership in explosive statement.
In a brazen act of military provocation, North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles during Donald Trump's high-profile visit to South Korea, dramatically escalating regional tensions and challenging international sanctions.
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Former US President Donald Trump has revealed he's open to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming Asia tour, while also planning talks with Japanese and South Korean officials.
Breaking diplomatic news as South Korea's foreign minister suggests Donald Trump could meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un imminently, potentially reshaping global nuclear negotiations.
Kim Keon Hee, South Korea's First Lady, faces mounting criticism after conducting a photoshoot in a restored 14th-century throne hall, raising questions about cultural preservation and political judgment.
Seoul unveils its most powerful ballistic missile yet - the Hyunmoo-5 - capable of striking anywhere in North Korea with unprecedented force, dramatically altering the balance of power on the Korean peninsula.
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Kim Jong Un has declared North Korea will no longer pursue reunification with South Korea, branding it a 'hostile state' while threatening nuclear consequences.
In a significant escalation of tensions, North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, prompting immediate condemnation from Seoul and raising regional security concerns.
In a rare border incident, a North Korean soldier has successfully crossed the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea, marking the first such defection in over a year amid heightened tensions.
Exclusive: South Korea bolsters its military capabilities with cutting-edge K9 howitzers and surveillance drones amid escalating tensions with North Korea, as Pyongyang continues weapons testing.
New statistics reveal South Korea's demographic time bomb is worsening, with over 20% of citizens now aged 65 or older, raising urgent questions about economic sustainability and social welfare systems.
South Korea opens massive underground civilian shelter capable of holding 240,000 people as North Korean threats escalate. The futuristic complex features advanced survival systems and could become a blueprint for global nuclear preparedness.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen military exercises simulating a nuclear counterstrike, raising regional tensions and ordering enhanced war preparedness capabilities.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared South Korea a 'primary foe' and permanently abandoned reunification plans, threatening nuclear escalation in his most aggressive speech to date.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to prepare for war, vowing to completely occupy South Korean territory in response to joint military exercises with the US. The alarming escalation follows Pyongyang's declaration that peaceful reu
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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.
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.
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.
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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