The Latest Breaking News from Koreas

U.S., S.Korean troops practice war with eye on N.Korea and 'near-peer' enemies

Tanks and howitzers sent smoke and shockwaves through the air less than 20 miles from the fortified border with North Korea on Wednesday, as more than 1,000 South Korean and U.S. troops held a major live-fire exercise in stepped up practice for war.

Reuters · Aug 31, 2022

SKorea to Lift Ban on NKorea TV, Newspapers Despite Tensions

South Korea plans to lift its decades-long ban on public access to North Korean television, newspapers and other publications as part of its efforts to promote mutual understanding between the rivals, officials said Friday, despite animosities over the North's recent missile tests. Divided along the world’s most heavily fortified border…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 23, 2022

North Korea’s Kim Offers Rare Praise for South’s Departing Moon

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has thanked South Korea's outgoing president for trying to improve relations, a rare gesture of goodwill but one that analysts said may not be enough to head off growing tension between the two Koreas. The warm words from North Korea to President Moon Jae-in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2022