The National Intelligence Service (NIS) confirmed on Friday that North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine. At a National Security Council (NSC) meeting, the spy agency revealed aerial images showing hundreds of Nort…
Read MoreManagers have contrasting reactions to suspended game in Korean Series
Opposing managers in the South Korean baseball championship series offered decidedly different reactions after the opening game was suspended due to rain Monday.
In a first in Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason history, Game 1 of the Korea…
Read More(LEAD) Russia defends N. Korea ties, denies clarifying use of N. Korean soldiers in Ukraine
Russia said Monday it will continue to strengthen ties with North Korea, while declining to confirm South Korea’s intelligence report claiming North Korea had sent troops to support Russian forces in Ukraine.
On Friday, South Korea’s National Intell…
Read More(2nd LD) Ruling party leader demands Yoon address concerns regarding first lady
The ruling party leader urged President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday to address concerns surrounding first lady Kim Keon Hee by recommending her withdrawal from public activities, a personnel reshuffle and the appointment of a special inspector.
Han Dong…
Read MoreLeaders of rival parties agree to hold 2nd official talks
The leaders of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) agreed Monday to hold another round of official talks following their first meeting last month, a PPP official said.
PPP leader Han Dong-hoon “gladly ac…
Read MoreYoon, British FM agree to cooperate against N.K.-Russia military cooperation
President Yoon Suk Yeol met with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Monday to discuss strengthening security and defense industry cooperation amid deepening military ties between North Korea and Russia, Yoon’s office said.
During the meeting, …
Read MoreForeign ministry calls in Russia’s top envoy to Seoul over N. Korea’s troop dispatch
The foreign ministry called in the top Russian envoy to South Korea on Monday to express regret over North Korea’s deployment of its soldiers to fight Russia’s war in Ukraine.
First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun delivered the government’s posi…
Read MoreILLIT aims to keep its unique style as it returns with new album
After making a successful debut this spring with “Magnetic,” girl group ILLIT is back, aiming to replicate its success with its second EP, “I’ll Like You.”
The album marks the group’s return seven months after its debut single resonated with global …
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