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Young North Korean soldier walks across DMZ to defect to South Korea

A North Korean soldier in his 20s defected to South Korea on the morning of August 20, local time, through Goseong in Gangwon Province,...

Kim Jong-un’s regime faces mounting pressure as North Korea’s food crisis worsens

This summer’s record-breaking heatwaves and the recent floods at the end of last month in the northern border regions of North Korea, such as...

South Korea broadcasts ‘Unification Doctrine’ to North Korea amid Pyongyang’s silence

The South Korean military has disseminated President Yoon Suk Yeol’s “8.15 Unification Doctrine” through loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea. In the absence of...

South Korea, U.S. begin annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise to boost readiness against North

South Korea and the United States began conducting joint military drills on Monday that President Yoon Suk Yeol called necessary to bolster readiness against...

EV owners burn with anger over Seoul’s charging limit in wake of fire

In an attempt to quell mounting fears over EV safety, the Seoul Metropolitan Government came up with a guideline that added to public frustration:...

North Korea celebrates dog meat as ‘traditional dish,’ even holding national contest exclusively for it

In South Korea, the consumption of dog meat is legally prohibited, but in North Korea, it remains a celebrated “traditional dish” and is particularly...

South Korea’s ‘Unification Doctrine’ met with silence as North celebrates ties with Russia

On August 15, President Yoon Suk Yeol proposed a “Unification Doctrine,” rooted in the principle of freedom, during a ceremony celebrating Korea’s Liberation Day....

Tesla catches fire in South Korea amid growing concerns over EV safety

A fire broke out in a Tesla electric vehicle parked on a road in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on August 16. It occurred just...

Mercedes-Benz responds to Kim Jong-un’s use of new SUV: ‘We take violations seriously’

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made global headlines after being spotted using a newly released, top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz vehicle. In response, the German automaker...

North Korean hacks account for 34% of global losses, could exceed 50%

A recent report has revealed that North Korean cryptocurrency hacking methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated each year. The report particularly highlights that damages attributed to...