North Korea has launched a fresh round of missiles as tensions rise on the Korean Peninsula during a high-level diplomatic meeting between South Korean Prime Minister and U.S. President Donald Trump. The missile launches, ordered by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, are being seen as a strong signal amid growing regional security concerns.


Kim Jong Un Launches Missiles as South Korean PM Meets Donald Trump

Kim Jong Un Launches Missiles As South Korean PM Meets Donald Trump

The United States has reportedly begun relocating parts of its missile defence systems from South Korea to the Middle East as the conflict with Iran intensifies. The move includes components of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system that had been stationed on the Korean Peninsula.


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North Korea’s latest cruise missile test comes as the US and South Korea conduct Freedom Shield drills and reports emerge of THAAD assets being moved to West Asia amid the Iran war. Seoul says deterrence remains strong, but the development raises concerns about regional security dynamics.

North Korea’s latest cruise missile test comes as the US and South Korea conduct Freedom Shield drills and reports emerge of THAAD assets being moved to West Asia amid the Iran war. Seoul says deterrence remains strong, but the development raises concerns about regional security dynamics.

North Korea's message to US amid Iran war? Kim tests cruise missile as America moves THAAD system out of S Korea: What's happening

South Korea has overtaken France in total stock market value after a powerful rally driven by artificial intelligence stocks.


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South Korea’s KOSPI index is among the top-performing global stock markets in 2026, posting a record rally driven by strong tech gains, foreign inflows, and improving economic outlook. Investors are closely tracking market momentum as Seoul emerges as a key financial hotspot this year. Stay tuned for analysis and market insights.

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Tensions between South Korea and Japan have reignited over the decades-old territorial dispute involving the Dokdo/Takeshima islands. The renewed row has triggered diplomatic protests and heightened regional friction in East Asia.


South Korea–Japan Tensions Rise Over Disputed Islands 

Tensions between South Korea and Japan have reignited over the decades-old territorial dispute involving the Dokdo/Takeshima islands. The renewed row has triggered diplomatic protests and heightened regional friction in East Asia.

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Indian social media influencer Sachin Awasthi alleged that he and his wife were detained in South Korea and China for nearly 38 hours and denied entry on their international trip. Awasthi claimed that he was treated like “criminals” during the detention and was “blackmailed” to book a return ticket costing ten times the normal price. He recalled that they were “mentally drained” and “just wanted to get out safely”.&nbsp;In a post on Instagram, Awasthi detailed his distressing experience during his trip to South Korea, “We landed in Jeju Island, South Korea excited and ready for our trip. Within a few hours, everything changed. We were denied entry and taken to a holding area. No proper explanation just told to wait. And we waited.”“Hours passed without clarity. They kept us in their detention centre (it was similar to a jail with no sunlight &amp; no access to outside) and also gave us jail food. Nobody told us what was going to happen. They blackmailed us to booking a really expensive return ticket,” he added.&nbsp;He added that he was later moved through China, where they did not have access to phone and food, with limited water. He described the sleeping conditions as “worst” and said that even use of restrooms was monitored by police official, who wore a bodycam and accompanied them.“Later, during transit through China, it continued. More waiting. More supervision. Communication was restricted. No use of phone and no food and limited water. sleeping conditions were worst. Even the use of restrooms was monitored with a police official who had a bodycam and went to washroom with us.”The Indian influencer said that he is not sharing the incident for “sympathy or drama,” adding that “Immigration decisions are their authority. But they did not have any right to treat us like CRIMINALS.”He cautioned travellers that “Travel looks glamorous online. But sometimes, things change in a few hours and test you emotionally in ways you never expect.”

Indian influencer Sachin Awasthi alleged he and his wife were detained for 38 hours in South Korea and China, denied entry, restricted from phones or food, and forced to buy costly return tickets.

Indian social media influencer Sachin Awasthi alleged that he and his wife were detained in South Korea and China for nearly 38 hours and denied entry on their international trip. Awasthi claimed that he was treated like “criminals” during the detention and was “blackmailed” to book a return ticket costing ten times the normal price. He recalled that they were “mentally drained” and “just wanted to get out safely”. In a post on Instagram, Awasthi detailed his distressing experience during his trip to South Korea, “We landed in Jeju Island, South Korea excited and ready for our trip. Within a few hours, everything changed. We were denied entry and taken to a holding area. No proper explanation just told to wait. And we waited.” “Hours passed without clarity. They kept us in their detention centre (it was similar to a jail with no sunlight & no access to outside) and also gave us jail food. Nobody told us what was going to happen. They blackmailed us to booking a really expensive return ticket,” he added. He added that he was later moved through China, where they did not have access to phone and food, with limited water. He described the sleeping conditions as “worst” and said that even use of restrooms was monitored by police official, who wore a bodycam and accompanied them. “Later, during transit through China, it continued. More waiting. More supervision. Communication was restricted. No use of phone and no food and limited water. sleeping conditions were worst. Even the use of restrooms was monitored with a police official who had a bodycam and went to washroom with us.” The Indian influencer said that he is not sharing the incident for “sympathy or drama,” adding that “Immigration decisions are their authority. But they did not have any right to treat us like CRIMINALS.” He cautioned travellers that “Travel looks glamorous online. But sometimes, things change in a few hours and test you emotionally in ways you never expect.”

Indian influencer Sachin Awasthi alleged he and his wife were detained for 38 hours in South Korea and China, denied entry, restricted from phones or food, and forced to buy costly return tickets.

‘Treated like criminals’: Indian influencer claims being detained for 38 hours in South Korea, China for ‘no reason’

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday (Feb 20) apologised for the "mishap" caused by his 2024 martial law decree. The apology comes a day after Yoon was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection. On Thursday (Feb 19), the Seoul Central District Court found the former leader guilty of leading an insurrection in December 2024, saying his martial law declaration was a deliberate plot to "paralyse" the National Assembly.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/enemy-can-t-expect-god-s-protection-north-korea-s-kim-jong-un-unveils-monstrous-600-mm-rocket-launcher-1771486189076">North Korea's Kim Jong Un unveils monstrous 600-mm rocket launcher: Deets inside</a><h2>Yoon apologises, but claims measure was taken "solely for the sake of the nation"</h2>A day after receiving a life sentence, Yoon acknowledged that his attempt to impose military rule in South Korea had caused "frustration and hardship" but insisted that he took the measure "solely for the sake of the nation".In a statement shared by his lawyers, Yoon said, "I deeply apologise to the people for the frustration and hardships I have caused them, due to my own shortcomings, despite my resolve to save the nation".Referring to the court's verdict against him, the former president added that it was "difficult to accept" but did not say if he was planning to appeal it.When will Yoon be eligible for parole?According to AFP, inmates serving a life term in South Korea can typically apply for parole after 20 years.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/hang-in-there-punch-rejected-baby-monkey-carries-plushie-everywhere-internet-rallies-behind-him-this-is-his-story-1771568748975">#HangInTherePunch: Baby monkey carries plushie everywhere. Here's why</a><h2>What did Yoon do?</h2>On the night of December 3, 2024, South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, suddenly declared martial law in the country for the first time in nearly 50 years, citing “anti-state forces” and threats from North Korea.However, South Korean politicians, including his own conservative People's Power Party (PPP) leaders, called the law illegal and unconstitutional. Soon, citizens protested outside parliament as the MPs voted against it.The opposition Democratic Party (DP), led by Lee Jae-myung, filed a motion to impeach Yoon, which went through on December 14. After attempting to impose martial law in the country, Yoon was suspended from office on December 14, 2024, after being impeached by the lawmakers. He was formally removed by the Constitutional Court last year in April. &nbsp;

South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol apologised for the “mishap” caused by his 2024 martial law decree, a day after being sentenced to life in prison for insurrection by the Seoul Central District Court.

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday (Feb 20) apologised for the "mishap" caused by his 2024 martial law decree. The apology comes a day after Yoon was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection. On Thursday (Feb 19), the Seoul Central District Court found the former leader guilty of leading an insurrection in December 2024, saying his martial law declaration was a deliberate plot to "paralyse" the National Assembly. Also read | North Korea's Kim Jong Un unveils monstrous 600-mm rocket launcher: Deets inside Yoon apologises, but claims measure was taken "solely for the sake of the nation" A day after receiving a life sentence, Yoon acknowledged that his attempt to impose military rule in South Korea had caused "frustration and hardship" but insisted that he took the measure "solely for the sake of the nation". In a statement shared by his lawyers, Yoon said, "I deeply apologise to the people for the frustration and hardships I have caused them, due to my own shortcomings, despite my resolve to save the nation". Referring to the court's verdict against him, the former president added that it was "difficult to accept" but did not say if he was planning to appeal it. When will Yoon be eligible for parole? According to AFP, inmates serving a life term in South Korea can typically apply for parole after 20 years. Also read | #HangInTherePunch: Baby monkey carries plushie everywhere. Here's why What did Yoon do? On the night of December 3, 2024, South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, suddenly declared martial law in the country for the first time in nearly 50 years, citing “anti-state forces” and threats from North Korea. However, South Korean politicians, including his own conservative People's Power Party (PPP) leaders, called the law illegal and unconstitutional. Soon, citizens protested outside parliament as the MPs voted against it. The opposition Democratic Party (DP), led by Lee Jae-myung, filed a motion to impeach Yoon, which went through on December 14. After attempting to impose martial law in the country, Yoon was suspended from office on December 14, 2024, after being impeached by the lawmakers. He was formally removed by the Constitutional Court last year in April.

South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol apologised for the “mishap” caused by his 2024 martial law decree, a day after being sentenced to life in prison for insurrection by the Seoul Central District Court.

South Korea ex-president Yoon apologises after getting life term for 2024 insurrection attempt

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of insurrection over his 2024 martial law bid that sparked the nation’s worst political crisis in decades.

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of insurrection over his 2024 martial law bid that sparked the nation’s worst political crisis in decades.

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol? Former South Korean leader jailed over martial law attempt

A South Korean provincial governor has triggered widespread backlash after suggesting the idea of “importing” young women from overseas to address population decline. The controversial comment, made during a regional leaders’ town hall in South Jeolla Province, has reignited debate over demographic decline, gender sensitivity, and policy responses to South Korea’s falling birth rate.


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South Korea became the first country globally to enact a law to regulate AI. It has mandated labelling of deepfakes as 'AI-generated' content. 

South Korea Enacts AI Act After Deepfake Menance Shocks World 

North Korea has signaled a fresh nuclear escalation after firing multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its east coast, marking its second missile test of 2026. The launches come as South Korea, the United States, and Japan hold rapid talks to strengthen their defence posture against Pyongyang.


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The BTS 2026 world tour has triggered massive ticket chaos in Mexico, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to ask South Korea for more BTS concerts. Mexico is now probing Ticketmaster after an intense ticket scramble driven by overwhelming fan demand.


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North Korea is producing enough nuclear material a year for up to 20 weapons, the South's President Lee Jae Myung said. 

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A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for charges including obstructing attempts to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law.

South Korea: Ex- Prez Yoon Faces First Verdict; Martial Law Declaration Under Review 

A South Korean court on Friday (Jan 16) found former president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of obstructing justice and other charges linked to his attempt to impose martial law in the country last year. The court sentenced him to five years in prison over the charges of obstructing authorities from executing an arrest warrant related to his martial law declaration in December 2024.Yoon is facing multiple trials for attempting to impose military rule in the country that led to massive protests and a showdown in parliament.Seoul’s Central District Court Judge Baek Dae-hyun said that Yoon was found guilty of obstruction of justice by blocking investigators from detaining him. He was also found guilty of excluding cabinet members from a martial law planning meeting.“Despite having a duty, above all others, to uphold the Constitution and observe the rule of law as president, the defendant instead displayed an attitude that disregarded the... Constitution,” Baek. “The defendant's culpability is extremely grave.”However, Yoon was not guilty of forging official documents due to a lack of evidence, the judge added. He has seven days to appeal. Meanwhile, prosecutors had called for a 10-year prison term. Yoon had insisted no law was broken.In a separate case, prosecutors are demanding that Yoon be sentenced to death for playing a role as the “ringleader of an insurrection” in orchestrating the imposition of martial law. They argued that the former leader had shown “no remorse” for his actions, which threatened the “constitutional order and democracy” and deserved the severest possible punishment.Yoon was seen smiling in the court as prosecutors demanded the punishment. He maintained that his martial law declaration was a lawful exercise of his presidential power. On Tuesday, he defended himself by saying that the “exercise of a president's constitutional emergency powers to protect the nation and uphold the constitutional order cannot be deemed an act of insurrection.”He also accused the then-opposition party of imposing “unconstitutional dictatorship.” He said, “There was no other option but to awaken the people, who are the sovereign.”The court is expected to deliver a verdict on the insurrection charges on February 19. Yoon is also facing charges of assisting the enemy, over allegations that he ordered drone flights over North Korea to bolster his case for declaring martial law.

The court sentenced him to five years in prison over the charges of obstructing authorities from executing an arrest warrant related to his martial law declaration in December 2024.

A South Korean court on Friday (Jan 16) found former president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of obstructing justice and other charges linked to his attempt to impose martial law in the country last year. The court sentenced him to five years in prison over the charges of obstructing authorities from executing an arrest warrant related to his martial law declaration in December 2024. Yoon is facing multiple trials for attempting to impose military rule in the country that led to massive protests and a showdown in parliament. Seoul’s Central District Court Judge Baek Dae-hyun said that Yoon was found guilty of obstruction of justice by blocking investigators from detaining him. He was also found guilty of excluding cabinet members from a martial law planning meeting. “Despite having a duty, above all others, to uphold the Constitution and observe the rule of law as president, the defendant instead displayed an attitude that disregarded the... Constitution,” Baek. “The defendant's culpability is extremely grave.” However, Yoon was not guilty of forging official documents due to a lack of evidence, the judge added. He has seven days to appeal. Meanwhile, prosecutors had called for a 10-year prison term. Yoon had insisted no law was broken. In a separate case, prosecutors are demanding that Yoon be sentenced to death for playing a role as the “ringleader of an insurrection” in orchestrating the imposition of martial law. They argued that the former leader had shown “no remorse” for his actions, which threatened the “constitutional order and democracy” and deserved the severest possible punishment. Yoon was seen smiling in the court as prosecutors demanded the punishment. He maintained that his martial law declaration was a lawful exercise of his presidential power. On Tuesday, he defended himself by saying that the “exercise of a president's constitutional emergency powers to protect the nation and uphold the constitutional order cannot be deemed an act of insurrection.” He also accused the then-opposition party of imposing “unconstitutional dictatorship.” He said, “There was no other option but to awaken the people, who are the sovereign.” The court is expected to deliver a verdict on the insurrection charges on February 19. Yoon is also facing charges of assisting the enemy, over allegations that he ordered drone flights over North Korea to bolster his case for declaring martial law.

The court sentenced him to five years in prison over the charges of obstructing authorities from executing an arrest warrant related to his martial law declaration in December 2024.

South Korea’s ousted leader Yoon gets 5 years in prison for failed martial law bid

South Korean prosecutors have asked a court in Seoul to sentence former president Yoon Suk Yeol to death for leading an insurrection after he briefly imposed martial law in late 2024. A special counsel made the request during the final hearing on the charge at the Seoul Central District Court. If convicted, South Korean law allows only two penalties for the crime: death or life imprisonment. A verdict and sentence are expected in the coming weeks, though executions have not been carried out in the country since 1997.


South Korea: Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ousted South Korean Leader Yoon 

The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival has opened in South Korea, attracting visitors from around the world to its massive frozen river near the North Korean border. The winter festival features ice fishing, barehand fishing, sledging, ice soccer and curling across a 300,000 square metre ice field. Officials say the event has become one of Asia’s biggest winter attractions, drawing over a million visitors each year.


South Korea’s Hwacheon Ice Fishing Festival Draws Global Crowds | WION

North Korea accused the South on Saturday of flying another spy drone over its territory this month, a claim that Seoul denied.

North Korea Accuses South of Another Drone Incursion

North Korea fired several ballistic missiles from its capital Pyongyang towards the sea off its east coast at around 7:50 a.m. local time on Sunday, South Korea’s military said.

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South Korea's former first lady has been alleged to have accepted lavish bribes totaling over US$200,000. This includes fine art, jewelry, a handbag and meddling in state affairs, according to prosecutors who made the claims on Monday. Kim Keon Hee, who is the wife of disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested in August for alleged stock manipulation and receiving gifts as bribe.&nbsp;Another allegations levelled against her is about meddling in parliamentary elections.&nbsp;In one of the statements, Min Joong-ki, the prosecutor in the case, after concluding the investigation said Kim abused her powers and "severely undermined Korean institutions".&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-sets-no-deadline-for-russia-ukraine-war-says-few-weeks-could-decide-its-fate-after-zelensky-talks-1766976459611">Trump sets no deadline for Russia-Ukraine war, says ‘few weeks’ could decide its fate</a>&nbsp;While prosecutor Kim Hyung-geun said that Kim "illegally intervened in state affairs behind the scenes, beyond the public's view," as reported by AFP.&nbsp;According to the prosecutors, the bribes from businesses and politicians received by Kim totaled up to 377.25 million won ($263,000).&nbsp;In one such gift, Kim had had received two Chanel bags and a Graff necklace from the leader of the Unification Church, according to investigators.&nbsp;Luxury jewelry, a painting by famed South Korean minimalist painter Lee Ufan, a Dior handbag and a wristwatch were among other gifts she received. Investigators say when Kim's husband and ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was asked about the gifts he said he was not aware of the gifts, which many find it difficult to believe.&nbsp;Sentencing in the case of Kim is to be pronounced by a Seoul court on Jan 28.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In one of the statements, Min Joong-ki, the prosecutor in the case, after concluding the investigation said Kim abused her powers and severely undermined Korean institutions.

South Korea's former first lady has been alleged to have accepted lavish bribes totaling over US$200,000. This includes fine art, jewelry, a handbag and meddling in state affairs, according to prosecutors who made the claims on Monday. Kim Keon Hee, who is the wife of disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested in August for alleged stock manipulation and receiving gifts as bribe. Another allegations levelled against her is about meddling in parliamentary elections. In one of the statements, Min Joong-ki, the prosecutor in the case, after concluding the investigation said Kim abused her powers and "severely undermined Korean institutions". ALSO READ: Trump sets no deadline for Russia-Ukraine war, says ‘few weeks’ could decide its fate While prosecutor Kim Hyung-geun said that Kim "illegally intervened in state affairs behind the scenes, beyond the public's view," as reported by AFP. According to the prosecutors, the bribes from businesses and politicians received by Kim totaled up to 377.25 million won ($263,000). In one such gift, Kim had had received two Chanel bags and a Graff necklace from the leader of the Unification Church, according to investigators. Luxury jewelry, a painting by famed South Korean minimalist painter Lee Ufan, a Dior handbag and a wristwatch were among other gifts she received. Investigators say when Kim's husband and ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was asked about the gifts he said he was not aware of the gifts, which many find it difficult to believe. Sentencing in the case of Kim is to be pronounced by a Seoul court on Jan 28.

In one of the statements, Min Joong-ki, the prosecutor in the case, after concluding the investigation said Kim abused her powers and "severely undermined Korean institutions".

South Korea's former first lady took luxury bribes worth over $200,000, say prosecutors

South Korea on Friday (Dec 26) said that it will reclassify North Korea's long-banned state newspaper as general information, easing public access, in the latest overture from the administration of dovish President Lee Jae Myung. Seoul remains officially at war with its nuclear-armed neighbour, and a decades-old national security ban on Pyongyang's propaganda remains in place. Critics, including President Lee, say South Koreans are politically mature enough to judge such material, which often idolises the North's leadership, for themselves.&nbsp;They also argue the ban amounts to unnecessary censorship in a vibrant democracy that is one of the most wired and educated countries in the world.&nbsp;Seoul's government convened on Friday an inter-agency meeting and confirmed a consensus among the relevant parties regarding the "reclassification of the Rodong Sinmun newspaper from special material to general material", it said in a statement.&nbsp;The "official measure to reclassify Rodong Sinmun as general material will be implemented early next week through necessary administrative procedures", the government statement added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-becomes-first-nation-to-recognise-somaliland-as-independent-state-isreal-gaza-somalia-benjamin-netanyahu-abraham-accords-trump-1766770494091">Israel becomes first nation to recognise Somaliland as independent state</a>&nbsp;The announcement comes after Seoul's unification ministry told President Lee last week that it aims to ease public access to some North Korean propaganda materials.&nbsp;Lee said at the time that fears "the public will fall for the propaganda and become commies" were overblown.“Rather, (granting access to such materials) will be an opportunity to understand the reality of North Korea accurately and think, 'That shouldn't be happening.'”&nbsp;Lee said earlier this month he felt an apology was due to the North over his predecessor's alleged order to send drones and propaganda leaflets across the border.&nbsp;Pyongyang has not responded to the overture from Lee, who has sought to mend fractured ties with the North.&nbsp;(Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.)

Seoul's government convened on Friday an inter-agency meeting and confirmed a consensus among the relevant parties regarding the "reclassification of the Rodong Sinmun newspaper from special material to general material", it said in a statement.



South Korea on Friday (Dec 26) said that it will reclassify North Korea's long-banned state newspaper as general information, easing public access, in the latest overture from the administration of dovish President Lee Jae Myung. Seoul remains officially at war with its nuclear-armed neighbour, and a decades-old national security ban on Pyongyang's propaganda remains in place. Critics, including President Lee, say South Koreans are politically mature enough to judge such material, which often idolises the North's leadership, for themselves. They also argue the ban amounts to unnecessary censorship in a vibrant democracy that is one of the most wired and educated countries in the world. Seoul's government convened on Friday an inter-agency meeting and confirmed a consensus among the relevant parties regarding the "reclassification of the Rodong Sinmun newspaper from special material to general material", it said in a statement. The "official measure to reclassify Rodong Sinmun as general material will be implemented early next week through necessary administrative procedures", the government statement added. Also Read: Israel becomes first nation to recognise Somaliland as independent state The announcement comes after Seoul's unification ministry told President Lee last week that it aims to ease public access to some North Korean propaganda materials. Lee said at the time that fears "the public will fall for the propaganda and become commies" were overblown. “Rather, (granting access to such materials) will be an opportunity to understand the reality of North Korea accurately and think, 'That shouldn't be happening.'” Lee said earlier this month he felt an apology was due to the North over his predecessor's alleged order to send drones and propaganda leaflets across the border. Pyongyang has not responded to the overture from Lee, who has sought to mend fractured ties with the North. (Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.)

Seoul's government convened on Friday an inter-agency meeting and confirmed a consensus among the relevant parties regarding the "reclassification of the Rodong Sinmun newspaper from special material to general material", it said in a statement.

South Korea to relax decades-old ban on North Korean state newspaper

The North Korean state media released pictures of the progress of an 8,700-tonne nuclear-powered submarine and condemned the US and South Korea nuclear submarine deal as an “offensive act” which violates the North’s security and maritime sovereignty.

The North Korean state media released pictures of the progress of an 8,700-tonne nuclear-powered submarine and condemned the US and South Korea nuclear submarine deal as an “offensive act” which violates the North’s security and maritime sovereignty.

North Korea condemns US-South Korea nuclear submarine deal, shows off progress on its 8,700-tonne nuclear submarine

South Korean startup Innospace failed in its bid to make history on Monday night when its Hanbit-Nano rocket crashed roughly a minute after liftoff.


South Korean Rocket Explodes Post Launch from Brazil Space Center

A new class-action lawsuit against Coupang Inc. has been filed in a US federal court, following the massive data breach of over 33 million users at Korea’s leading online retailer.


Top south Korean e-commerce firm Coupang sued in US over massive data breach

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