A fishing boat sinks off Jeju Island in South Korea, 14 sailors are rescued. Another 13 crew members are still missing, and the country's president has ordered all resources to be mobilized for the search.
South Korean President Yun Suk-yol is considering direct arms supplies to Ukraine. The decision will depend on the level of North Korea's involvement in the conflict.
South Korean President Yun Seok-ol had a phone conversation with Donald Trump on the situation with North Korea and military cooperation. The leaders agreed to meet in person and discussed security, economic, and global issues.
Yun Suk-yol had a phone conversation with Donald Trump on security and economic cooperation. The leaders discussed the threats posed by the DPRK's military actions and its support in the war against Ukraine.
South Korea will finance the rebuilding of a vocational lyceum in Kyiv Oblast that was destroyed by a Russian missile in 2022. The new 7.9 thousand m2 building will be able to accommodate 1200 students, including 400 adults for retraining.
On the defense line in the Kursk region, the intensity of hostilities remains consistently high and is increasing. Russian troops are suffering significant losses in manpower and equipment as they attempt to break through the Ukrainian defense.
A new study of 100,000 people from seven countries has found a link between loneliness and depression. The impact of loneliness on depression differs significantly between Asian and Western countries, and smoking and alcohol are important risk factors.
South Korea's Defense Ministry reported more than 10,000 North Korean troops in russia, including in kursk. The Pentagon and Ukrainian intelligence confirm this information.
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan. The South Korean military detected the launch and is analyzing the incident, which occurred on the eve of the US presidential election.
Japan has successfully launched the Kirameki No. 3 defense communications satellite using an H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center. The satellite is intended for military operations and data exchange between units.
EU Diplomacy Chief Josep Borrell discusses DPRK and security issues with South Korean Defense Minister.
The three countries conducted joint air exercises involving a US B-1B strategic bomber over the waters off Jeju Island. The maneuvers were a response to the DPRK's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
South Korean intelligence announced that 10,000 North Korean soldiers will be sent to Russia for $2000 per month. In exchange, the DPRK will receive food aid and military and space technologies.
North Korea has published a white paper criticizing President Yun Suk Yol for creating the threat of nuclear war. The document condemns his policies toward the United States, Japan, and NATO, as well as his rejection of inter-Korean agreements.
Kyiv has launched an information and psychological campaign against North Korean soldiers preparing to join the war. South Korea sends military observers to Ukraine to monitor the DPRK's actions, and its observers can join these efforts.
North Korean Foreign Minister accuses the United States and South Korea of preparing a nuclear strike on her country. She also pointed to the DPRK's desire to help Russia in the war in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy spoke about the concentration of Russian troops in the Kursk region and the involvement of the North Korean military. The President emphasized that Ukraine has no plans to seize Russian territory.
A representative of Ukraine will soon visit South Korea to discuss arms supplies. Ukraine is interested in receiving artillery, air defense and other important military equipment.
The President of Ukraine has decided on a candidate for ambassador to South Korea, but has not yet disclosed details. Zelenskyy expects a South Korean delegation to visit to discuss military cooperation and intelligence sharing.
The President said that the decision to appeal to the ICC would be made after the DPRK army's military use of force against Ukraine. Zelenskyy also counts on South Korea's support in this matter.
Zelenskyy confirmed the expectation of a team of experts from South Korea to monitor the situation. The President also expressed his readiness to exchange captured North Korean military personnel for Ukrainians.
Three thousand North Korean military personnel are already in a training camp in the Kursk region of Russia, with an expected increase to 12 thousand. The DPRK also plans to send engineer troops and civilians to work at military plants in Russia.
In 8 months of 2023, 215. 6 thousand passenger cars worth almost $3 billion were imported to Ukraine. Germany, the US and China became the largest car exporters.
North Korea has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile with a record altitude of more than 7,000 km. The launch took place against the backdrop of the DPRK's cooperation with Russia and the possible deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
The US and South Korean defense ministers called on the DPRK to withdraw its troops from Russian territory. According to the Pentagon, some of the 10,000 North Korean troops have already been deployed in the Kursk region.
South Korea's defense minister announced a possible exchange of military aid to the DPRK for advanced nuclear technology from Russia.
The DPRK launched an unidentified ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on October 31. The launch came after the US and South Korean defense ministers condemned the DPRK's deployment of troops in Russia.
This week, Ukraine and South Korea will determine the format of cooperation to counter the DPRK's deployment of troops to Russia.
DPRK Chief of General Staff Kim Yong Bok has arrived in Russia to lead the operations of North Korean troops. He will be responsible for the participation of DPRK troops in the war against Ukraine and may gain experience in modern combat.
South Korean intelligence reports that the DPRK has completed preparations for its seventh nuclear test. It is also preparing to launch a long-range ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States.
