South Korea
Over 300,000 birds culled after bird flu outbreaks detected in South Korea, Mexico
The spread of bird flu has raised concerns among governments and the poultry industry after it ravaged flocks around the world in recent years, disrupting supply and fuelling higher food prices.
South Korea to expand anti-piracy unit operations closer to Strait of Hormuz
Turkey's Erdogan proposes South Korean partnership in nuclear power, AI, defense
South Korean sergeant killed on border with external wounds, as tensions with North escalate
From ally to critic: Rahm Emanuel rethinks US-Israel ties - opinion
In the current political climate, a Jew with even phony or former Zionist leanings has about the same chance of being nominated by the Democratic Party as Putin receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
Korean fighter jet pilot fined five years after damaging plane while filming during flight
A South Korean Major pilot was fined approximately $60,000 after causing a mid-air collision during a 2021 flight while attempting to take pictures.
UK condemns North Korean missile launches testing warheads containing cluster munitions
"Ballistic missile launches on 19 April are another breach of UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), destabilizing regional peace and security," UK officials said in a statement.
North Korea fires missiles ahead of possible US, South Korea talks
"The missile launches may be a way of showing that - unlike Iran - we have self-defense capabilities," said South Korean former presidential security adviser Kim Ki-jung.
Israel and South Korea 'resolve dispute' over President Lee’s controversial Holocaust comments
South Korea's Foreign Minister confirms Israel accepted the explanation on President Lee's controversial Holocaust remarks, resolving the diplomatic row sparked by his social media post.
South Korea’s President sparks diplomatic row with Israel over Holocaust comparison remarks
South Korean President Jaemyung Lee shared a video from an X/Twitter user well known for spreading anti-Israeli disinformation.
South Korea envoy to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to secure oil supplies
South Korea is also working with international partners to ensure the safe passage of 26 South Korean-flagged vessels currently waiting inside the Strait of Hormuz, the envoy said.
North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says
Seoul's National Intelligence Service (NIS) said North Korea had not sent weapons or supplies so far to Iran since the conflict started on February 28.
US considering moving additional THAAD and Patriot air defense systems to Middle East, experts say
The additional systems, currently based in South Korea, would be relocated amid Operation Epic Fury to better protect US and allied forces in the region.
South Korea protests Japan’s Takeshima Day event over disputed islands
In a statement, the foreign ministry said it strongly objected to the Takeshima Day event held by Japan's Shimane prefecture and to the attendance of a senior Japanese government official.
