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Hyonhee Shin

Hyonhee Shin

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Asia|Political|World

North Korea's Kim calls for building modern army to brace for war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for building a strong, modern army to cope with any war during a visit to a military academy, state media KCNA said on

North Korea's Kim calls for building modern army to brace for war
Asia|Business|Crime|World

At least four dead in South Korea highway construction project collapse

At least four people died and six were injured on Tuesday after a collapse at a highway construction site in an area south of the South

At least four dead in South Korea highway construction project collapse
Asia|Political|World

North Korea denounces 'absurd' denuclearisation pledge by US and allies

North Korea's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it will keep bolstering its nuclear force, denouncing a recent joint pledge by the United States,

North Korea denounces 'absurd' denuclearisation pledge by US and allies
Asia|Political|World

North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid his respect at a family mausoleum to mark the birthday of his late father and former leader Kim Jong Il, state media KCNA

North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb
Asia|Political|World

North Korea's Kim calls for bolstering nuclear forces this year, KCNA reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for bolstering nuclear forces this year during a visit to a nuclear material production base and nuclear weapons institute,

North Korea's Kim calls for bolstering nuclear forces this year, KCNA reports
Asia|Crime|Political

South Korea court rejects request to extend Yoon's detention

A South Korean court on Friday rejected a request from the prosecutors' office to extend the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over a criminal

South Korea court rejects request to extend Yoon's detention
Asia|Crime|Political

Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law

A former South Korean defence minister charged with insurrection for his role in a short-lived martial law attempt told a court on Thursday that he

Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law
Asia|Crime|Political

South Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon for insurrection, abuse of power

South Korea's anti-corruption officials on Thursday requested that prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection and abuse of

South Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon for insurrection, abuse of power
Asia|News|US|World

North Korea accuses US of stoking tension with 'nuclear supremacy'

North Korea's nuclear programme is a self-defensive move to head off a nuclear war in the face of the U.S. pursuit of "nuclear supremacy," state media KCNA said on

North Korea accuses US of stoking tension with 'nuclear supremacy'
Asia|World

What are solid-fuel missiles, and why is North Korea developing them?

North Korea said it launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, in what South Korean officials said could be related to its development of new solid-

What are solid-fuel missiles, and why is North Korea developing them?
Asia|Election|News|US

South Korea sees no change in US ties regardless of November election, official says

South Korea expects no fundamental shift in relations with the United States even if U.S. voters elect a new president, but hopes to make progress on defence cost-

Asia|News|US|World

South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats

South Korea, Japan and the United States staged long-planned joint naval exercises involving an American aircraft carrier to ensure readiness against nuclear and

News|World

US soldier Travis King heads home after North Korea expels him

Private Travis King, the U.S. soldier who ran into North Korea in July, is in U.S. custody and heading home after being

US soldier Travis King heads home after North Korea expels him
Asia|News|US|World

North Korea slams UN nuclear agency as US mouthpiece

North Korea on Monday denounced the U.N. atomic watchdog for joining a U.S.-led pressure campaign and "cooking up" a resolution over its nuclear programmes, calling

North Korea slams UN nuclear agency as US mouthpiece
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

North Korea says military satellite key to countering U.S. 'space militarisation'

North Korea's spy satellite program is an "indispensable" measure to counter U.S. space militarisation aimed at beefing up the United States' preemptive nuclear

North Korea says military satellite key to countering U.S. 'space militarisation'
News|Political|World

North Korea's Kim shares letters with Russia's Putin, wishes victory over 'imperialists'

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un exchanged letters with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, vowing to advance their ties and wishing him victory over what he

North Korea's Kim shares letters with Russia's Putin, wishes victory over 'imperialists'
News|US|World

North Korea denounces US carrier's arrival in South

North Korea denounced on Friday a U.S. aircraft carrier's visit to South Korea, calling it a provocation that could bring "irrevocable, catastrophic circumstances".

North Korea denounces US carrier's arrival in South
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

South Korea, US troops hold drills with drones, laser sensors

South Korean and U.S. troops held joint future combat drills involving drones, an unmanned vehicle and wearable laser sensors this week

South Korea, US troops hold drills with drones, laser sensors
Africa|Asia|News|World

North Korea's closure of Africa embassies a sign of economic hardships - South's ministry

North Korea's recent closing of its diplomatic missions in Angola and Uganda was a sign that the reclusive country is struggling to make money overseas because of

North Korea's closure of Africa embassies a sign of economic hardships - South's ministry
Asia|News|World

South Korea court orders Japan to compensate 'comfort women', reverses earlier ruling

A South Korean appellate court on Thursday ordered Japan to compensate a group of 16 women who were forced to work in Japanese wartime brothels, overturning a lower

South Korea court orders Japan to compensate 'comfort women', reverses earlier ruling
Asia|News

Up to 600 North Korean defectors deported by China 'vanish' - rights group

Up to 600 North Koreans have "vanished" after being forcibly deported by China in October, a Seoul-based human rights group said on Thursday, warning they may face

Up to 600 North Korean defectors deported by China 'vanish' - rights group
Asia|News|World

South Korea urges Russia to help sanction North Korea over satellite, labour exports

Russia should help impose new sanctions against North Korea over its recent launch of a spy satellite and enforce existing bans on the isolated country's labour

South Korea urges Russia to help sanction North Korea over satellite, labour exports
News

North Korea's Kim convenes key party meeting ahead of new year -KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has kicked off a key meeting of the country's ruling party, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday, setting the stage for unveiling

North Korea's Kim convenes key party meeting ahead of new year -KCNA
Asia|News|Political|World

Ex-South Korea PM to launch new party ahead of April election

A former South Korean prime minister announced on Thursday his plan to launch a new political party in a move that aims to challenge the domination of the two leading

Ex-South Korea PM to launch new party ahead of April election
Asia|News|World

Explainer-Why is North Korea testing hypersonic missiles and how do they work?

North Korea said on Monday it had tested a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile with intermediate range, amid an intensifying race for the next generation of long-range

Explainer-Why is North Korea testing hypersonic missiles and how do they work?

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