South Korea

South Korea 14 hours ago

South Korea accuses the North of launching more trash balloons into its airspace

South Korea on Thursday accused North Korea of launching more trash balloons across the border in the latest tit-for-tat between the two sides.

North Korea 3 days ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered dozens of officials executed after deadly floods

North Korea's Kim Jong Un ordered at least 30 government officials to be executed after the devastating floods over the summer that left many dead, South Korean media reports.

Olympics August 8

North Korean Olympic athletes denied gifts from Samsung that every other team got

The International Olympic Committee announced on Thursday that North Korea's athletes will be the only athletes in Paris not to receive complimentary Samsung smartphones.

North Korea July 29

North Korean officials looking to import treatment for Kim's obesity-related health issues: Seoul

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un's bouts with high blood pressure and diabetes are leading officials to seek treatments from abroad, South Korean authorities reported Monday.

Japan July 28

US military to unveil new command in Tokyo aimed at combating China

The United States and Japan announced the reorganization of a new military command in Tokyo on Sunday, with the new structure aimed at deterring growing Chinese ambition.

Media July 25

Washington Post's Max Boot under fire after wife accused of being unregistered agent for South Korea

The Washington Post faces lingering questions as columnist Max Boot's wife, Sue Mi Terry, was accused of acting as a secret agent for South Korea.

North Korea July 24

North Korean trash balloon drops garbage on South Korea’s presidential compound

North Korea sent more balloons carrying trash to the South, and this time some of the refuse landed on the South Korean presidential compound.

Media July 19

Washington Post slaps editor's note on opinion pieces written by accused foreign agent for South Korea

The Washington Post placed Editor's Notes on several of its pieces clarifying they were authored by a columnist alleged to be a foreign spy.

CIA July 18

Former CIA analyst charged for acting as secret agent for South Korean intel in exchange for gifts

Sue Mi Terry, a former CIA employee and senior official at the NSC, was charged with acting as a secret agent for South Korea's intelligence service.

South Korea July 18

South Korea's top court issues landmark ruling recognizing some rights for same-sex couples

South Korea's Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples in a landmark verdict.