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In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planet

Emerging from the ashes of the Korean War, South Korea became a beacon of transformation, where enhanced educational access laid the groundwork for robust economic development. This shift not only propelled industries forward but also significantly improved living conditions, contributing to a remarkable surge in life expectancy. Today, young adults…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea hours before start

US President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea, claiming that the ally had failed to help with the war against Iran and citing his "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

France 24 · Aug 17

South Korea’s leader calls for end to conflict with North Korea and pursuing ‘peaceful coexistence’

Korean War of 1950-53 was stopped by a ceasefire and not a peace treaty

The Independent UK · Aug 15

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'Begin discussions': South Korea's Lee Jae Myung calls for talks with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung seeks peace talks to formally end the Korean War. He also wants to discuss North Korea's nuclear capabilities and reduce regional tensions. This proposal comes as North Korea strengthens its military ties with Russia. Annual US-South Korean military exercises are scheduled to begin soon.…

The Times of India · Aug 15

In 1953, South Korea began a massive reforestation campaign after the Korean War. Decades later, the effort produced a stunning transformation, with more than 10 billion trees turning barren mountains into thriving forests

After the Korean War ended in 1953, South Korea faced severely degraded hills and mountains, with millions of hectares classified as “bare mountain.” Over the following decades, the country launched an ambitious reforestation campaign involving government agencies, local communities, new fuel strategies and billions of seedlings. More than 10 billion…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

South Korea planted more than 10 billion trees after the Korean War, and its forests made a remarkable comeback

South Korea's forests were in an exceptionally poor condition after decades of exploitation and the destruction caused by the Korean War. By 1960, the average growing stock had fallen to just 10.6 cubic metres per hectare, compared with about 100 cubic metres per hectare in the early 1900s. Large areas…

The Times of India · Aug 9

Kim Jong-Un’s daughter attends first Korean War memorial with father

Kim Jong-Un’s daughter attended her first Korean War memorial, stepping out to greet elderly veterans with her father by her side on Monday (27 July).

The Independent UK · Jul 27

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A heavily armed border still divides North and South Korea 70 years after the armistice

North and South Korea remain separated by one of the world’s most heavily armed borders. It's a lasting reminder that the 1950-53 Korean War ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty, leaving the countries technically still at war.

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Princess Anne's Latest Overseas Tour Shows Why She's Become King Charles' Most Trusted Royal

Princess Anne continues to play a vital role in the Royal Family, undertaking diplomatic missions to South Korea and Thailand, reinforcing her reputation as a reliable and discreet royal representative.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

Princess Anne lays wreath for fallen British soldiers at Korean War memorial

The Princess Royal visited the expansive United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Anne visits South Korea to mark 75th anniversary of Battle of Imjin River

The Princess Royal is carrying out engagements in the republic before heading to Thailand on Thursday on her long-haul overseas tour.

Evening Standard · Jul 14

On This Day in History, July 5: Amazon founded, Seinfeld premieres, Bikini debuts, Venezuela declares independence, Cape Verde gains freedom

On This Day in History, July 5 highlights pivotal moments that shaped politics, science, culture and global history. From Isaac Newton publishing Principia, Venezuela declaring independence and Algeria gaining freedom to the founding of Amazon, the establishment of the UK's National Health Service and Arthur Ashe's historic Wimbledon triumph, the…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Call of controversy? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 imagines a revived Korean war

Infinity Ward’s new game in the storied shooter genre embraces change with a potentially controversial real-world setting

The Guardian - UK · May 28

How a remarkable trial on bedrest during the Korean war helped lead to evidence-based medicine

In 1959, a young doctor named David Sackett stumbled on a clinical trial that would change his life – and most of ours. The study showed that conventional wisdom on bed rest in medicine was wrong. And it helped lead Sackett and others to develop evidence-based medicine, in which doctors…

The Conversation · May 26

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Euronews · May 14

Seoul court orders North Korea's leader to pay compensation to Korean War POWs

Thursday's ruling was the third time former South Korean POWs have won damages against Kim and North Korea, according to local reports, although none has yet succeeded in collecting compensation.

The Guardian - US · Apr 20

Remains of US soldier who went missing in Korean war laid to rest after 75 years

Sgt Celestino Chavez Jr, accounted for in 2025, given full burial honors and posthumous medals in New Mexico

The Independent UK · Apr 15

A teenage US soldier went missing during the Korean War. Now, 75 years later, his remains have been accounted for

U.S. Army Sergeant Celestino Chavez Jr. of Gallup, New Mexico, had left a letter with his mother telling her not to cry if he didn’t make it back from the war

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025

Poem of the week: Search Engine: Notes from the North Korean-Chinese-Russian Border by Suji Kwock Kim

Kim’s meditation on the disruptions experienced by family members during the Korean war and North Korean dictatorship explores absence, searching and separation

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Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025

South Korea to end private adoptions after inquiry finds abuse rife

More than 140,000 children had been sent overseas by Seoul following the devastating 1950-53 Korean War.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

South Korea exonerates man accused of spying for the North – more than half a century after his execution

Oh Gyeong Mu was tricked into entering North Korea by elder half-brother who had vanished during the Korean War

AAP · Jun 25, 2025

Veterans remembered for service in 'forgotten war'

Australia's Korean War veterans and their families have been honoured during a moving commemorative service to mark the 75th anniversary.

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

POWs, abductees, defectors and separated families are the legacy of the Korean War

North and South Korea have been separated by a heavily fortified border since the Korean War that began 75 years ago Wednesday

The Conversation · May 7, 2025

North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties

Chinese authorities in the northeastern city of Shenyang reportedly arrested a North Korean IT specialist in late April 2025, accusing him of stealing drone technology secrets.

International Business Times · Feb 13, 2025

North Korea Destroys Family Reunion Centre In 'Inhumane Act', Seoul Says

North Korea is demolishing a venue that for decades hosted tearful reunions of families separated by the Korean War and the division of the country, Seoul said Thursday, decrying the "inhumane" move.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 22, 2024

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