Prime minister, sports officials address Team Korea at launch event ahead of Paris Olympics

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo hopes Paris becomes the “most glorious city” for Korean athletes competing at this year’s Olympics.

2024-07-09

North denies missile launch failed, claims successful test of MIRV technology

North Korea claimed on Thursday that the ballistic missile launch meant to test multiple warhead capabilities carried out Wednesday was a success, contradicting South Korea’s assessment that the test failed.

2024-06-27

Korea puts first indigenous nanosatellite into orbit as part of constellation project

The first domestically developed nanosatellite communicated with the ground station at the Korea Aerospace Research Institute in Daejeon after it was launched into orbit from a spaceport in Mahia, New Zealand, on Wednesday.

2024-04-24

Braving the China Sea in a thrifted yacht and motley crew, all in the name of sustainability

Korean artist Song Ho-jun sets sail in a modest yacht with a motley crew for the Rolex China Sea Race, defying expectations and promoting sustainability. Despite numerous challenges, the team completes the 565-nautical-mile race.

2024-04-08

South Korea, U.S. to practice crippling North's nuclear command

South Korea and the United States plan to conduct drills to paralyze North Korea’s nuclear weapons command during their joint exercise in August, according to multiple military sources on Monday.

2024-04-02

Singer Jeon Somi launches a cosmetics brand, Glyf

Singer Jeon Somi launched her cosmetics brand Glyf on Tuesday with a highlighter palette.

2024-04-02

North's Kim threatens to destroy Seoul during multiple rocket launch drill

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called on his regime's military to be prepared to destroy Seoul as he oversaw a drill involving multiple rocket launchers, according to Pyongyang's state media on Tuesday.

2024-03-19

North welcomes Blinken with short-range missile test

North Korea fired at least three short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Monday as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Seoul for the third Summit for Democracy.

2024-03-18

North Korea fires first ballistic missile of the year Sunday

The latest missile launch came after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his regime should recalibrate its approach to South Korea, which he said should be considered the North’s “main enemy,” not “a partner in unification and reconciliation.”

2024-01-14

North Korea says spy satellite captured images of major targets in South Korea

KCNA reported that the spy satellite captured images of significant targets including Seoul, Pyeongtaek, Osan, Mokpo and Gunsan as it passed over the Peninsula between 10:15 a.m. and 10:27 a.m. on Friday.

2023-11-25

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