Since 2020, North Korea has more frequently applied the death penalty for watching or distributing foreign media content. A 22-year-old man was executed for distributing South Korean films and music.
NATO is developing military and political measures in response to the invasion of Russian drones into Poland. Several allied countries have already pledged assistance, including air defense systems and fighter jets.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation after less than a year in office. His party, the LDP, suffered electoral setbacks, leading to calls for a change of leader.
US President Donald Trump plans to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea on October 31 – November 1. Issues of trade, defense, and economic cooperation are being discussed.
US immigration authorities raided a Hyundai plant in Georgia, detaining 475 people, most of whom are South Korean citizens. Hyundai Motor company states that those detained were not its employees.
South Korea, the US, and Japan will conduct trilateral Freedom Edge exercises from September 15 to 19 in international waters off Jeju Island. The maneuvers are aimed at deepening security cooperation and practicing multi-domain operations.
President Zelenskyy stated that the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas would create conditions for further Russian aggression. He emphasized that Ukraine defines the eastern border of Europe.
President Zelenskyy admits a "Korean scenario" for Ukraine, but taking into account differences in the scale of threats. Ukraine seeks to obtain reliable security guarantees, similar to South Korea's Patriot systems.
South Korean intelligence reports about 4. 7 thousand North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in the war against Ukraine. The DPRK officially admitted sending its military to Russia.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell by 0. 44% due to rising production and concerns about the impact of US tariffs on demand. Russian oil exports fell to a four-week low.
The Trump administration is developing plans to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War. This idea has been discussed since the first weeks of Trump's second term.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with the families of servicemen who died fighting on Russia's side and promised them "a wonderful life. " This happened amid reports of significant losses of North Korean military personnel in the Kursk region.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting China for the first time in seven years, meeting with Xi Jinping and Putin. This visit is a signal to the US amid deteriorating relations over tariffs.
The South Korean president and his entourage feared a repeat of the scandal between Zelenskyy and Trump during their visit to the US.
US President Donald Trump stated that the war in the Gaza Strip would end within two to three weeks. He referred to his conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A 13-year-old teenager died in Cairo after consuming three packs of raw instant noodles. An autopsy revealed acute intestinal problems, not product poisoning.
North Korea accused South Korea of "dangerous provocation" after warning shots were fired at the border. The incident occurred during the construction of a barrier and annual joint military exercises between the US and South Korea.
Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual advisor to US President Donald Trump, traveled to Ukraine from South Korea. He posted a photo from the airport, confirming his visit.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Taipei for a meeting with TSMC, discussing the production of new chips and the situation with H20. The company is working on a successor to H20, but the decision regarding its supply to China depends on the US government.
European leaders are considering the concept of "forces of assurance" as a central element of security guarantees for Ukraine. The US excludes the presence of its troops, leaving responsibility to Europe, but its support remains key.
North Korea has built a secret military base, Sinpung-dong, 27 km from the Chinese border. It is likely to house 6-9 intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced intentions to strengthen the country's nuclear potential, enraged by joint military exercises between the US and South Korea. He called them a "provocation to war" and a "call for rapid expansion of nuclear potential."
South Korea's construction sector has been recognized as the most dangerous among OECD countries with a rate of 1. 6 deaths per 10,000 workers. This is twice the OECD average.
On August 16, the world celebrates a number of holidays, including Homeless Animals Day, International Geocaching Day, World Kite Day, and Men's Beauty Day. Also on this day, the Third Savior, or Nut Savior, is celebrated.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed "peace without absorption" to North Korea, recognizing its political system and renouncing violent unification. He called for the restoration of the 2018 military agreement to reduce tensions, despite North Korea's recent rejection of reconciliation.
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.
Poland signed a $3. 8 billion agreement with the US to modernize 48 F-16 fighter jets. This will enhance the aircraft's compatibility with NATO and strengthen deterrence against potential aggression.
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.
New tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump have come into force, raising the average US tariff rate to 15. 2%. This is the highest figure since World War II, posing a new challenge for the global economy.
First Lady Olena Zelenska and Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with the Rector of Kobe Gakuin University in Japan. The institution joined the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies, becoming the first participant from Japan in this initiative.
