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South Korea Considers Supplying Weapons To Ukraine Amid Conflict

South Korea considers providing weapons to Ukraine in response to North Korea's alleged support for Russia. Tensions rise on the Korean Peninsula as North ...

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North Korea Warns Of Hostile Actions Against South Korea

Kim Jong Un's recent remarks signal escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula, raising concerns of potential military actions.

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US And Allies Alarmed By North Korea's Support For Russia

US, South Korea, and Japan express concern over North Korea's nuclear threats and support for Russia in Ukraine, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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South Korea President Vows Unified Korean Peninsula

South Korea's president advocates for a unified Korean Peninsula amidst tensions with North Korea, emphasizing the importance of freedom, human rights, and...

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America's retired North Korea intelligence officer offers a parting message on the nuclear threat

When Syd Seiler arrived on the Korean Peninsula as a young U.S. military intelligence officer, the founder of North Korea’s ruling dynasty was still building some of the country’s first nuclear facilities

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North Korea spy warning as Kim Jong-un's sister vows to launch satellite

North Korea's attempt to put its first military spy satellite into orbit failed as its rocket crashed off the Korean Peninsula's western coast

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China Lodges Complaint About South Korean President’s ‘Erroneous’ Remarks on Taiwan

Chinese vice foreign minister conveys opposition to the nation’s ambassador about drawing parallels between the issues of Taiwan and the Korean Peninsula

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Yoon stresses future-oriented cooperation

SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday defended a plan to resolve a dispute concerning lawsuits linked to wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula, saying it is important to build future-oriented ties with Japan.

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S. Korean public divided over Yoon's plan to resolve labor issue

SEOUL -- Public opinion in South Korea is split over the South Korean government's plan to resolve a dispute with Japan concerning lawsuits linked to requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula.

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In lieu of Japan firms, Seoul opts to pay ex-requisitioned workers

SEOUL -- South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin on Monday announced a plan to resolve the issue of lawsuits regarding former wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula, saying that a South Korean foundation will pay compensation in lieu of Japanese companies that were ordered to do so.

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Kishida shows appreciation for ROK's announcement

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed appreciation Monday afternoon ahead of South Korea's announcement on measures to resolve the issue of lawsuits by former wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula, saying, "We positively assess it as a means for restoring Japan-South Korea relations to a healthy state."

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South Korea's Yoon renews hopes for improved ties with Japan

South Korea’s president has called Japan “a partner that shares the same universal values” and renewed hopes to repair ties frayed over Japan’s colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula

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N.Korea Calls UN Chief’s Remarks on Missile Test ‘Unfair’

North Korea on Wednesday accused UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of “an extremely unfair and imbalanced attitude,” as it lambasted him for condemning its recent missile test but ignoring alleged US hostility against the North. The accusation came as US, South Korean and Japanese destroyers were holding trilateral anti-missile training near…

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The U.S. and South Korea staged a joint air exercise after the North's missile launch

North Korea said Sunday its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test was meant to further bolster its "fatal" nuclear attack capacity against its rivals.

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Japan, S. Korea try to clear highest hurdle

MUNICH -- Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and South Korean counterpart Park Jin, meeting on Saturday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, exchanged views on reaching a final solution for the unresolved issue of former wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula, the most pressing matter currently between the…

The Independent UK

US to increase weapons deployment to counter North Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States will increase its deployment of advanced weapons such as fighter jets and bombers to the Korean Peninsula as it strengthens joint training and operational planning with South Korea in response to a growing North Korean nuclear threat

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: What could bring the Korean Peninsula to the brink of war

Since conservative Yoon Suk Yeol became president of South Korea eight months ago, North Korea has drastically increased military provocations. In an incident last month, at least five North Korean drones freely crossed into South Korea’s airspace. One drone infiltrated the northern end of a no-fly zone surrounding the president’s…

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S. Korea considers Japan relations in new proposal on compensation

SEOUL -- In an open forum on one of the most contentious issues between Japan and South Korea, a high-ranking South Korean government official laid out the details on Thursday for a plan to resolve the conflict over compensation for wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula.

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Biden says no nuclear drills with Seoul after Yoon’s comments

President Joe Biden said he isn’t currently discussing joint nuclear exercises with South Korea after that country’s president said his government wanted a more active role in managing atomic weapons on the Korean Peninsula.

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South Korea asks US for greater role in managing nuclear weapons

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said his government is in talks with the U.S. on taking a more active role in managing nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula, which would mark a significant shift in a decades-old policy among American allies to deter North Korea.

Reuters

North Korea's Kim calls for new ICBM, greater nuclear arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the development of new intercontinental ballistic missiles and massive production of tactical nuclear weapons to counter threats from the United States and South Korea, state media said on Sunday.

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North Korea Fires 3 Ballistic Missiles after Unprecedented Year of Tests

North Korea fired three ballistic missiles toward the sea east of the Korean Peninsula on Saturday, the South Korean military said. The launches were the latest in an unprecedented number of missile tests conducted by North Korea this year, as Pyongyang presses on with weapons development amid speculation it could…

Bangkok Post

North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles

SEOUL: North Korea fired three ballistic missiles toward the sea east of the Korean Peninsula on Saturday, the South Korean military said.

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North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles after unprecedented year of tests

North Korea fired three ballistic missiles toward the sea east of the Korean Peninsula on Saturday, the South Korean military said.

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NKorea: Kim Lays Out Key Goals to Boost Military Power

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presented unspecified goals to further bolster his military power next year at a meeting of top political officials, state media reported Wednesday. During the Tuesday session at the ongoing plenary meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party, Kim analyzed new security challenges in international politics…

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