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On August 12, North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area, marking the second test in a week. The launch took place amid preparations for joint U.S.–South Korean exercises.
North Korean authorities recommend hot dishes, including dog meat soup, to combat the heat. Temperatures on the peninsula are reaching 40°C, while South Korea is recording fatalities.
The U. S. military said an investigation confirmed there had been no white phosphorus leak at Osan Air Base. The residue turned out to be harmless corrosion, and there were no injuries.
From May 15 to August 2, 2,025 people suffered from heat-related illnesses, and 16 died. The heat record was broken three times, with a maximum of 42.5°C in Yangsan.
In the city of Pyeongtaek, evacuation was announced due to a white phosphorus leak at the US Osan Air Base. The order was canceled after decontamination was completed; there are no casualties.
South Korea has asked North Korea for help in searching for a sailor who went missing near the inter-Korean maritime border. The request was conveyed through journalists, as there is no active communication channel.
A Seoul court has sentenced the former president to 30 years in prison for sending drones to Pyongyang. The purpose of the operation was to create grounds for the imposition of martial law.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang on June 8-9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un. The parties will discuss strengthening relations and regional security issues.
The DPRK has tested AI-equipped missiles designed to strike targets at a distance of 100 km. The new weapons will be deployed near the border for modern warfare.
Kim Jong Un ordered the strengthening of the border and the adaptation of the army to the experience of modern warfare. The DPRK is reinforcing units and building fortifications on the front line.
Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle, and Frankfurt are among the world's top ten polluters. Dubai International Airport was recognized as the most environmentally hazardous.
Pyongyang has removed references to reunification from the constitution and defined the border with the South. Kim Jong Un has officially assumed leadership of the state and the nuclear forces of the DPRK.
Samsung's capitalization reached $1. 03 trillion after a 12 percent jump in shares. The company became the second in Asia after TSMC to achieve such a valuation.
Pyongyang-based team Naegohyang will play against Suwon in the AFC Women's Champions League semi-finals on May 20. This marks the first visit by North Korean female footballers since 2014.
The North Korean leader reaffirmed support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine and met with Belousov. Pyongyang has sent troops and weapons and opened a memorial to the fallen.
The US President sees no need to extend the truce after April 21. Trump expects negotiations to resume in Pakistan.
In the city of Daejeon, over 300 specialists are searching for a male wolf that dug a tunnel under its enclosure. Due to a security threat, authorities closed a school and deployed drones.
Lee Jae-myung expressed regret over the drone launch, which involved an intelligence officer and a soldier. Prosecutors have charged a 30-year-old citizen.
Seoul is asking Gulf countries to ensure stable oil and gas imports. Separately, the issue of protecting crews in the Strait of Hormuz was raised.
The French president proposes a coalition of middle powers to protect against hegemony. He emphasizes the importance of independence in defense and energy.
The Russian Foreign Ministry warned Seoul about the consequences of a possible transfer of lethal weapons to Kyiv. Moscow promises countermeasures if Korea joins the PURL list.
The live broadcast of the K-pop group's performance entered the top 10 in 80 countries worldwide. The show at Gwanghwamun Square topped the Netflix charts in 24 different countries.
The band BTS presented a new album about their Korean roots before a concert for 260,000 spectators. The event marks the members' return after military service.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed to Pyongyang to return to the negotiating table to discuss a new stage of relations. He emphasized the importance of restoring contact to stabilize the situation on the peninsula.
The North Korean leader called on the US to abandon its "hostile" policy towards the DPRK, while also calling for the development of new weapons systems in case of a new war with South Korea.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, 13-year-old Ju Ae, has been appointed to a leadership position in the country's Missile Administration. This decision is seen as preparation for her potential succession, despite dynastic traditions.
Kim Jong Un re-elected as General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea. Pyongyang plans to redouble efforts to accelerate its military nuclear program.
The Russian Embassy in South Korea displayed a 15-meter banner with a slogan about victory, which caused outrage from the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Russian ambassador also praised the participation of North Korean troops in the war, escalating tensions.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for attempting to impose martial law in 2024. The court found him guilty of organizing a rebellion and seeking to paralyze the work of parliament.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drove a multiple rocket launcher capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, calling it one of the most powerful in the world. This demonstration took place amid North Korea's support for Russia in the war against Ukraine.