Korea

Liberal Democratic Party clinches resounding victory in South Korea’s parliamentary elections

The liberal Democratic Party (DP) clinched a resounding victory, retaining a majority in the 300-seat National Assembly following Korea's general election Wednesday. The DP took...

South Korea being considered as potential Aukus partner, along with Japan

The U.S. government announced Wednesday that Korea, among other countries, is being considered as a partner for Aukus — a military alliance of the...

Spurs celebrate Son Heung-min’s 400th appearance, Korean style

A week rarely goes by without a Korean element to the proceedings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, where captain Son Heung-min is used...

South Korea launches second spy satellite into orbit

Korea successfully launched its second domestically developed spy satellite into orbit via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, according to the Defense Ministry...

‘I feel sorry for her’: Concerns arise over Fu Bao’s treatment upon arrival in China

China's management of giant panda Fu Bao drew criticism as she arrived at a Chinese airport on Wednesday. An image of a man poking his...

Korea’s Labor Ministry offers work permits to foreign workers at hotels and restaurants

With hotels in Korea suffering from dire labor shortages, the government has extended its work permit quota to accept 4,490 foreigners intending to work...

Kim Jong-un declares ‘solid-fueled, nuclear-armed’ missile system complete

North Korea announced on Wednesday that it successfully test-fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) equipped with a hypersonic warhead. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un...

South Korea, U.S. to practice crippling North’s nuclear command

South Korea and the United States plan to conduct drills to paralyze North Korea’s nuclear weapons command during their joint exercise in August, according...

North launches intermediate-range ballistic missile into East Sea

North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) into the East Sea on Tuesday, the third ballistic missile launch of the year, the South’s Joint...

Korean Air Force mulling use of robot guard dogs to patrol bases

Robot military dogs may soon replace patrol dogs to guard the Korean Air Force’s air bases. The Air Force announced on Monday that it is...