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South Korean court rejects issuing a new arrest warrant for former President Yoon

A South Korean court has rejected a new arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is under investigation for imposing martial law in December 2024. Yoon has agreed to appear before the special prosecutor on June 28.

News of the World • June 25, 05:11 PM • 3058 views
Zelenskyy on Russia's transfer of the ability to make "Shaheds" to North Korea: we need to react now, not when they fly to Seoul and Tokyo

Zelenskyy warned that the transfer of Russian-Iranian drone technologies to North Korea poses a serious threat to Europe and Asia. He called for an immediate response before Seoul and Tokyo come under attack.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 05:35 PM • 3259 views
Two members of the BTS group have been discharged from military service: they are preparing new songs and promise to return to the stage "as soon as possible"

RM and V from BTS have completed their military service and are planning a quick return to the stage. Fans are eagerly awaiting new songs from their favorite band.

Culture • June 10, 01:35 PM • 144700 views
After Kim Jong-un's fierce threats, North Korean engineers overturned the warship using a special method

North Korean destroyer afloat again after accident during launch. Kim Jong-un called the incident a "crime" and ordered the ship to be restored.

News of the World • June 8, 09:07 AM • 10355 views
In South Korea, according to the results of counting more than 55% of ballots in the presidential election, the liberal Lee Jae-myung is leading - the media

In South Korea, Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung is leading the presidential race after more than 55% of ballots were counted. The elections took place after the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Politics • June 3, 04:44 PM • 3380 views
Early voting for president has begun in South Korea

Early voting for the presidential election has begun in South Korea at 3,568 polling stations. As of 11:00 a.m., turnout reached 7%, the highest in the last 5 elections.

News of the World • May 29, 06:55 AM • 2923 views
Two captured North Korean soldiers were not included in the exchange list: what happened

North Korean military personnel were not included in the exchange of prisoners of war. Both fear execution upon returning to the DPRK, and South Korea is ready to accept them.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 11:45 AM • 4132 views
North Korea sent 15,000 workers to Russia due to a shortage of labor in the aggressor country - WSJ

North Korea has sent about 15,000 labor migrants to the Russian Federation due to the Russian Federation's losses in the war and falling birth rates. Moscow and Pyongyang are violating UN sanctions on the use of North Korean workers.

News of the World • May 5, 08:53 PM • 4697 views
Acting President of South Korea Han Duck-soo resigns - Yonhap

Han Duck-soo intends to run for President of South Korea in the elections on June 3, 2025. The new acting president may be Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok.

Politics • May 1, 08:48 AM • 8185 views
South Korea reported accidental shooting towards North Korea at the border

A soldier accidentally fired a K6 machine gun towards North Korea from the demilitarized zone. South Korea informed North Korea about the incident, no signs of North Korean activity were detected.

News of the World • April 27, 04:02 AM • 25480 views
The United States and South Korea are close to reaching a trade agreement - Media

U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an agreement with South Korea could be reached as early as next week. Both sides are seeking to reach an agreement before the beginning of July.

Economy • April 25, 04:28 AM • 3628 views
Singapore Airport Thirteenth Time Named World's Best by Skytrax

Singapore Changi Airport has once again topped the Skytrax ranking. It features a shopping mall, gardens, waterfall, resorts, hotels, exhibitions, a museum, cinema and theme park.

News of the World • April 10, 02:56 PM • 68807 views
"North Korea strives to create the strongest nuclear force": Kim Jong-un's sister ridiculed calls for North Korea's denuclearization

Kim Jong-un's sister stated that North Korea will never abandon its nuclear program. Any negotiations on denuclearization are a denial of the country's sovereignty.

News of the World • April 9, 02:54 PM • 13673 views
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to run for President of South Korea

Oh Se-hoon, the mayor of Seoul, will announce his candidacy for President of South Korea on April 13. The election will take place on June 3 after the impeachment of former leader Yoon Suk-yeol.

News of the World • April 9, 10:10 AM • 8500 views
In South Korea, a 56-year-old man is suspected of organizing a deadly fire

South Korean police are investigating a case against a 56-year-old man suspected of causing a large-scale forest fire. As a result of the tragedy, 30 people died and thousands of structures were destroyed.

News of the World • March 30, 11:17 AM • 43160 views
Forest fires resumed in South Korea, death toll rises to 30

Forest fires resumed in southeastern South Korea at night. Authorities sent fire helicopters to extinguish the fires. The death toll has reached 30, with dozens injured.

News of the World • March 29, 11:31 AM • 20839 views
Nintendo prepares to release Switch 2 amid US-China trade war - FT

Nintendo plans to release Switch 2 on April 2, when Trump announces new tariffs. The company is moving production to Southeast Asia to avoid US tariffs.

News of the World • March 28, 10:48 AM • 176336 views
Hyundai, Samsung, LG and KIA plan to return to Russia, but under certain conditions - media

South Korean companies are considering the possibility of resuming business in Russia after the end of the war in Ukraine and the lifting of sanctions, as Russia remains an important market.

Economy • March 28, 07:50 AM • 30557 views
South Korea: death toll from forest fires rises to 18, firefighter pilot killed

As a result of large-scale forest fires in South Korea, 18 people died, and another one is missing. The fire destroyed thousands of hectares of forest and hundreds of buildings.

News of the World • March 26, 07:58 AM • 12154 views
Trump's policy, amid his "turn towards Moscow," pushes allies to consider their own nuclear shield - FT

Trump's rapprochement with Moscow and criticism of NATO are forcing Germany, Poland, Korea, and Japan to consider their own nuclear shield.

Politics • March 24, 07:57 AM • 31587 views
Russian planes entered South Korea's air defense zone for the eighth time in 10 days: Seoul summoned the Russian military attaché

South Korea's Ministry of Defense protested to the Russian military attaché over the systematic entry of Russian planes into their air defense identification zone (KADIZ). This is the eighth incident in the last 10 days.

News of the World • March 20, 11:52 AM • 9146 views
In South Korea, a drone collided with a helicopter, no casualties

A South Korean military drone Heron collided with a helicopter at an airfield in Yangju. The incident caused a fire that was extinguished within 20 minutes, no casualties.

News of the World • March 17, 01:12 PM • 12197 views
US has added South Korea to the list of "sensitive" countries amid nuclear issues

The US has designated South Korea as a "sensitive" country. Seoul has expressed concern and is in talks with Washington.

News of the World • March 15, 08:37 AM • 16619 views
South Korea calls for calm ahead of impeachment decision on Yoon Suk Yeol

The South Korean government is calling on citizens to remain calm ahead of the Constitutional Court's expected verdict on the president's impeachment. Authorities have mobilized significant security forces in downtown Seoul.

News of the World • March 14, 04:05 AM • 17032 views
In South Korea, a fighter jet accidentally dropped bombs on the suburbs of Seoul: at least 15 people were injured

The KF-16 fighter jet accidentally dropped MK-82 bombs on the suburbs of Seoul during training, injuring 15 people. The incident occurred in the city of Pocheon, damaging two houses and a church.

News of the World • March 6, 07:35 AM • 15305 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces repel four Russian attacks in Kursk region, three more clashes are ongoing - General Staff

In the Kursk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled four Russian attacks, and three more combat engagements are ongoing. A total of 60 combat engagements took place in different frontline areas over the last day.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 02:35 PM • 19029 views
Reuters has learned about the increased accuracy of North Korean missiles used by Russia

The accuracy of North Korean missiles fired by Russia at Ukraine has increased, Reuters reports.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 08:27 AM • 24282 views
A passenger plane catches fire in South Korea, there are victims

An Air Busan passenger plane catches fire at Gimhae International Airport before departing for Hong Kong. All 176 passengers and crew members were evacuated, and three were injured during the evacuation.

News of the World • January 28, 03:13 PM • 25254 views
Supporters of the arrested South Korean president stormed the court building: there are detainees and injured

Hundreds of protesters stormed the courthouse after President Yun Seok-yol's arrest was extended. 46 people were arrested, 9 police officers and about 40 protesters were injured.

News of the World • January 19, 09:49 AM • 46871 views
Protesters attack court in Seoul over extension of president's arrest

Hundreds of supporters of President Yun Suk-yol stormed a court building in Seoul after a decision to extend his arrest for 20 days. The protesters broke through the police, smashed windows and destroyed property, and 46 people were detained.

News of the World • January 19, 03:06 AM • 29449 views