Korea

Kim Jong-un Congratulates Army Day During Defense Visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the Ministry of National Defense on Sunday to encourage soldiers on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of...

North Korea footage of defense minister touching Kim Jong-un’s daughter sparks scrutiny

Footage aired by North Korean state media is drawing attention after it showed Defense Minister No Kwang-chol briefly touching the back of Kim Ju-ae,...

Kim Jong-un stresses offensive nuclear capability after rocket test

Kim Jong-un signaled a possible new phase in North Korea’s nuclear deterrence strategy after overseeing a rocket launcher test ahead of a key party congress.

North Korean POWs in Ukraine express wish to defect in interviews

Interviews with two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces after being deployed to Russia have been made public, offering a rare account of...

Philippines taps Korean weapons to bolster deterrence as South China Sea clashes surge

As confrontations with China intensify in the South China Sea, the Philippines is accelerating military modernization by procuring frigates, jets and other defense systems from South Korea to strengthen deterrence and alliance-based security.

Special counsel seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration

Special prosecutors have asked a Seoul court to sentence former President Yoon Suk Yeol to death, arguing his 2024 martial law declaration constituted an act of insurrection undermining the constitutional order.

‘North Korea won’t need to invade’: Tesla CEO warns against South Korea’s falling birthrate

Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned that South Korea’s plunging birthrate could shrink the population dramatically, raising concerns about long-term security and societal stability.

Kim Jong-un’s relationship with daughter under scrutiny after New Year’s cheek kiss

Footage of Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju-ae at a New Year’s event has drawn scrutiny from a Japan-based outlet, which described their public displays of closeness as unusual.

North Korean leader seems to reference Venezuela a day after ‘hypersonic’ missile drill

North Korea conducted a hypersonic missile drill as Kim Jong-un warned of “complicated international events,” remarks analysts say alluded to Venezuela and U.S. use of force abroad.

Korean, Japanese automakers to shift production to U.S. as MAGA takes hold

Korean and Japanese automakers are restructuring production to avoid U.S. tariffs, with Japan reimporting U.S.-built cars and Korea expanding local output.