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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-

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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

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North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile

North Korea has successfully conducted an important test aimed at developing missiles carrying multiple warheads, state media agency KCNA said on Thursday

North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile
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Decades after war, North Korea still builds borders, draws warning shots

Seventy-four years after the Korean War began, North Korean troops are building new fortifications, occasionally inviting warning shots from South Korean counterparts

Decades after war, North Korea still builds borders, draws warning shots
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South Korea activists defy warning to fly balloons into North

An activist group in South Korea said on Thursday it had flown balloons into North Korea carrying leaflets criticising leader Kim Jong Un, just days after Pyongyang

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South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing

South Korea's military fired warning shots after around 20 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border at the weekend, Seoul officials said, amid a recent rise

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Key points of North Korea, Russia landmark strategic partnership treaty

North Korea's state media on Thursday unveiled the full text of a mutual defence pact signed a day ago by its leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin,

Key points of North Korea, Russia landmark strategic partnership treaty
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North Korea and Russia trade record number of delegations

North Korea and Russia have ramped up diplomatic and economic exchanges in recent months, culminating in this week's visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit

North Korea and Russia trade record number of delegations
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North Korea's Kim seeks 'industry revolution' in rural areas amid widening inequality

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for an "industry revolution" in rural regions by building factories nationwide, state media KCNA said on Thursday, amid

North Korea's Kim seeks 'industry revolution' in rural areas amid widening inequality
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South Korea, Africa leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and the leaders of African countries agreed on Tuesday to forge deeper trade and business cooperation and launched a

South Korea, Africa leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development
World

US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions

The U.S., South Korea and Japan are pushing for a new multi-national panel of experts, possibly outside the U.N., to ensure sanctions enforcement against North Korea

US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions
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Disgraced ex-justice minister seeks to shake up South Korea election

A minor South Korean opposition party launched by disgraced former justice minister Cho Kuk has emerged as potentially the strongest spoiler to the chances of either

Disgraced ex-justice minister seeks to shake up South Korea election
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South Korea has 'grave concerns' over China using water cannons against Philippine ships

South Korea's foreign ministry on Tuesday expressed "grave concerns" over China's recent use of water cannons against Philippine ships, saying it stokes tension in

South Korea has 'grave concerns' over China using water cannons against Philippine ships
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North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket launchers, state media says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen firing drills by artillery units in the western region involving "newly-equipped super-large" multiple rocket launchers,

North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket launchers, state media says
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South Korea, United States prepare for early talks on sharing defence costs

South Korea and the United States have named envoys to launch a new early round of talks on ways to share the cost of keeping American troops in South Korea, the

South Korea, United States prepare for early talks on sharing defence costs
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North Korea broke into S. Korean chip equipment firms, Seoul's spy agency says

North Korea's hacking groups have broken into at least two South Korean manufacturers of chipmaking equipment, as the country looks to evade sanctions and turn out

North Korea broke into S. Korean chip equipment firms, Seoul's spy agency says
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South Korea, US troops kick off annual drills over North threats

South Korean and U.S. militaries kicked off their spring drills on Monday with twice the number of troops joining compared to last year, officials said, as the allies

South Korea, US troops kick off annual drills over North threats
World

South Korea, US to stage annual drills focusing on Korea nuclear threats

South Korea and the United States will begin their annual spring military drills next week with a focus on heading off North Korea's potential use of nuclear weapons,

South Korea, US to stage annual drills focusing on Korea nuclear threats
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North Korea has sent 6,700 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korea says

North Korea has shipped about 6,700 containers carrying millions of munitions to Russia since July to support its war against Ukraine, in a sign of ongoing arms

North Korea has sent 6,700 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korea says
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South Korea, US to start defence cost talks early, before U.S. elections-media

South Korea and the United States have agreed to start early talks on how to share the cost of keeping U.S. forces in the country in a bid to reach a deal before the

South Korea, US to start defence cost talks early, before U.S. elections-media
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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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
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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
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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
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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

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