Ukraine considers the decision of the General Assembly of the International Paralympic Committee not to extend the partial suspension of the national Paralympic committees of Belarus and Russia to be shameful. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Youth and Sports state that this encourages Russian aggression and terror, drawing sports into politics.
The International Paralympic Committee has lifted the partial suspension of Russia and Belarus, restoring their full membership rights. The decision was made at the IPC General Assembly in Seoul, despite Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
South Korea's Unification Minister said that North Korea possesses up to 2000 kg of highly enriched uranium, calling for a resumption of talks with the United States. Pyongyang is expanding its nuclear capabilities, and sanctions are not forcing it to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is ready for negotiations with the United States if they abandon the demand for denuclearization. He also expressed warm memories of former President Donald Trump.
South Korea has received intelligence about the possible acquisition of a nuclear reactor by North Korea from Russia, which could have significant implications for global security. The reactor modules were likely taken from decommissioned Russian submarines.
Popular South Korean singer Psy is under police investigation for possible illegal acquisition of psychotropic drugs. He is suspected of violating medical law by obtaining medications through third parties without personally visiting a hospital.
The sister of the DPRK leader, Kim Yo Jong, refuted Seoul's statements about the dismantling of North Korean loudspeakers on the border. She accused South Korea of excessive optimism and emphasized that Pyongyang has no intention of removing them.
Former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon-hee has been arrested on charges of fraud and bribery. The arrest followed the approval of a warrant by a Seoul court, particularly in connection with the Dior bag scandal.
South Korea has set a new weather record: 22 consecutive days in July with night temperatures in Seoul exceeding 25°C. This year, 13 people have died from heat-related causes, three times more than last year.
President Trump will meet with a South Korean trade delegation to negotiate a tariff deal. South Korea is seeking to lower a 25% tariff set to take effect on August 1.
South Korean police raided the offices of K-pop agency HYBE over allegations that chairman Bang Si-hyuk provided false information to investors. The financial regulator referred him to the prosecutor's office for investigation into the company's activities during its stock market listing.
In South Korea, rains eased after several days of floods and landslides that killed at least 18 people. Gapyeong recorded a record daily rainfall, exceeding the previous national record.
North Korea and Russia are deepening economic ties, as evidenced by the appearance of North Korean goods on the Russian market. Experts believe this could have a transformative impact on the DPRK's economy.
In South Korea, a teacher and a student's father were arrested for attempting to steal exam papers from a school in Andong. Their attempt was stopped by an alarm, and the police suspect previous incidents and bribery.
South Korea, the US, and Japan conducted joint air exercises over international waters near Jeju Island, involving a B-52H bomber. This is part of efforts to strengthen the response to nuclear and missile threats from North Korea.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been arrested for the second time for attempting to impose martial law. The court issued an arrest warrant due to concerns about evidence destruction, charging him with five offenses.
Ri Sol-ju, Kim Jong-un's wife, made her first public appearance in 18 months at the opening of the Kalma resort, carrying a bag resembling a Gucci GG Marmont. The average monthly salary in North Korea is less than $4, while the accessory costs over $2,000.
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.
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.
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.
North Korean destroyer afloat again after accident during launch. Kim Jong-un called the incident a "crime" and ordered the ship to be restored.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
