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South Korean officials block bid to send balloons carrying leaflets into North
A group of police officers was involved in blocking the balloon launch, Choi told reporters, adding that he would seek…
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US, South Korea call for North Korea to withdraw troops from Russia
WASHINGTON: The US and South Korean defence chiefs on Wednesday (Oct 30) called for North Korea to withdraw its troops…
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South Korea’s Yoon, Trudeau warn over North Korea role in Ukraine war, Yoon’s office says
SEOUL: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the deployment of North Korean troops in the Russia-Ukraine war will likely escalate…
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South Korean lawmakers say North may test ICBM around the time of US presidential election
SEOUL: North Korea has moved into place a launcher ready for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), and may decide to…
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HYBE CEO apologises for controversial internal document containing malicious statements on many K-pop artistes
Lee Jae-sang, the CEO of South Korean entertainment conglomerate HYBE, has issued an official apology for the company’s leaked internal…
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Commentary: Why North Korean troops in Russia are raising concerns in South Korea
THE NORTH KOREAN END OF THE BARGAIN The North Korean end of the bargain is better, if it does get…
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Seoul demands ‘immediate withdrawal’ of North Korean troops in Russia
South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador on Monday (Oct 21) to criticise Pyongyang’s decision to send thousands of soldiers to…
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North Korea says it recovered crashed South Korean military drone
SEOUL: North Korea said on Saturday (Oct 19) it had discovered the remains of a crashed South Korean military drone,…
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Former Seoul police chief found not guilty of negligence in Halloween crush
SEOUL: A South Korean court ruled on Thursday (Oct 17) that Seoul’s former police chief was not guilty of negligence…
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Commentary: Why did North Korea blow up roads linking it with the South?
CHINA AND RUSSIA NOW STAND WITH NORTH KOREA Internationally, North Korea’s regional position is better than it has been in…
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