North Korea says it has successfully relaunched its new 5,000-ton naval destroyer, less than a month after it capsized during the first attempted launch, state media reports.
The country's leader, Kim Jong Un, had reacted furiously to the warship's (...)
South Korea's military says it has suspended its loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts across the border to North Korea, as part of a bid to "restore trust" between both countries.
The move comes a week after the country elected its new president Lee (...)
North Korea has launched a warship two weeks after it was damaged during an earlier launch attempt, in an incident that drew harsh criticism from the country's leader Kim Jong Un.
The 5,000-ton destroyer, which was restored to balance earlier this (...)
South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung has promised to recommence talks with North Korea with the aim of securing peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Lee, who was sworn in early on Wednesday following his victory in a snap election, outlined key (...)
South Korea's liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung was elected president early on Wednesday in a victory that would cap months of political turmoil triggered by the stunning but brief imposition of martial law by now-ousted conservative (...)
After half a year of political turmoil, uncertainty and division, South Koreans began voting on Tuesday for a new president to succeed Yoon Suk Yeol, the disgraced former leader who plunged the democratic nation into chaos by declaring martial law (...)
North Korea has arrested four people it claims bear responsibility for a launch accident last week that left leader Kim Jong Un's newest warship lying on its side and partially submerged in a shipyard, state-run media has reported.
The four people (...)
North Korea has detained three senior officials following an accident during the launch of a new 5,000-tonne warship, which state media described as the result of "absolute carelessness" and "irresponsibility."
According to the Korean Central News (...)
Satellite images have for the first time shown the extent of a shipyard accident in North Korea that damaged a new warship in the presence of the secretive state's leader, Kim Jong Un.
The image shows the warship lying on its side, covered by large (...)
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has condemned a "serious accident" during the launch of a new warship on Thursday, calling it a "criminal act" that could not be tolerated.
Parts of the 5,000-ton destroyer's bottom were crushed, tipping the vessel (...)
KRAFTON has officially revealed the return of the PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) 2025. This year, the tournament will see a significant expansion, with 24 national teams participating, up from the previous edition's 16, reflecting a clear ambition to (...)
There are now more North Korean defectors working in the South's public sector than ever before, Seoul has said.
By the end of 2024, 211 North Korean defectors held jobs in the public sector, 17 more than the previous year, the Ministry of (...)
Some families of those killed in a Jeju Air plane crash last December have filed a criminal complaint against 15 people, including South Korea's transport minister and the airline's CEO, for professional negligence.
The 72 bereaved relatives are (...)
South Korea's conservative People Power Party (PPP) moved Saturday to replace its presidential nominee Kim Moon Soo with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, a dramatic reversal that reflects mounting internal discord following the impeachment of (...)
RIYADH — The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Golf Saudi announced that the fund has been selected as a principal partner for a new series of tournaments bearing its name, which will include five tournaments on the Ladies European Tour (LET).
The (...)
The world is arming itself at the fastest rate since near the end of the Cold War, according to a new report, as major wars rage in Ukraine and Gaza and military tensions spike from Europe to Asia.
The 9.4% year-on-year rise to $2.718 trillion in (...)
JEDDAH — The Council of Ministers discussed on Tuesday the third phase of Saudi Vision 2030, slated for 2026, which will focus on sustaining the impact of the transformations and capitalizing on emerging growth opportunities. Crown Prince and Prime (...)
North Korea acknowledged for the first time on Monday that it sent troops to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un had sent the troops to Russia under the mutual defense treaty, the Central Military Commission (...)
Lee Jae-myung, a liberal politician advocating economic parity and improved ties with North Korea, secured the main opposition Democratic Party's nomination for president on Sunday, solidifying his status as the front-runner to succeed ousted (...)
Prosecutors have indicted former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on charges of bribery related to his former son-in-law's job at an airline.
Prosecutors argue his former son-in-law, identified only by his surname Seo, had little experience in the (...)
The 2025 LCK Regular Season Opening Media Day was held at the LCK Arena in Seoul, uniting coaches and star players from all ten competing teams for a preview of what promises to be a transformative season.
The new format extends the season from (...)
New satellite images show what could be North Korea's biggest warship ever – possibly more than double the size of anything in leader Kim Jong Un's naval fleet.
Images taken by independent satellite providers Maxar Technologies and Planet Labs on (...)
SEOUL — The 2025 Global Journalists Conference concluded in the South Korean capital Seoul, with the participation of 70 journalists from over 60 countries around the world.
Organized by the Journalists Association of Korea with support from South (...)
JEJU, South Korea — In response to an invitation from South Korean government agencies, Okaz conducted a field visit to Jeju Island to explore the country's leading efforts in clean energy and green hydrogen, amid expanding strategic cooperation (...)
South Korea's ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol will face his first criminal trial on Monday, charged with leading an insurrection following his failed attempt to declare martial law in December, Yonhap News reported, citing court officials.
The Seoul (...)
