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'No troops for war': South Korea's Lee rules out deployment to overseas conflicts

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Lee said South Korea would not take part in an overseas conflict but would consider limited measures to protect its nationals and the route used to transport crude oil, Yonhap News Agency reported. "Let it be clear. There will be no dispatch of…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Jeju Officer Falsely Closed Missing Person Cases Because He 'Feared His False Closure Would Be Found'

A Jeju police officer is under investigation for falsifying missing person cases, including two involving deceased individuals, raising concerns about the integrity of missing person investigations.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

'Closely consulting': South Korea, US coordinate on Iran ceasefire as Trump seeks to cut joint drills

South Korea on Monday said it was closely consulting with the United States on practical and military contributions to international efforts to secure a ceasefire in Iran and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Yonhap News Agency reported.

The Times of India · Aug 17

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Mina Chan: What happened before the ENHYPEN fan's reported death?

A Japanese ENHYPEN fan, Mina Chan, has reportedly died by suicide. Authorities are investigating the circumstances after emergency calls during a livestream. Online speculation links her death to comments made by ENHYPEN member Ni-ki. Mina Chan had publicly apologized for her actions before harassment intensified. The incident has reignited discussions…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Robot monk Gabi takes Buddhist vows at Seoul's Jogyesa Temple

A humanoid robot has made history in South Korea by becoming the country's first non-human to take part in a Buddhist precept ceremony, joining monks in prayer at Seoul's Jogyesa Temple ahead of Buddha's Birthday, according to Yonhap News Agency.

The Times of India · May 6

Air Busan jet catches fire in Korea

An Air Busan plane caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan in South Korea on Tuesday and all 169 passengers and seven crew evacuated without casualties, the Yonhap news agency reported.

Bangkok Post · Jan 29, 2025

South Korea plane crash: bereaved families demand more support from government – as it happened

Relatives’ representative also says Jeju Air must do everything it can to help families financially

The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2024

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North Korean soldier crosses militarised border to defect to South – report

South Korean military says it is investigating but can’t confirm the person’s ‘exact motivations and goals’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024

Olympic Committee apologises to South Korea over opening ceremony gaffe

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday apologised for a blunder in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony where South Korea was incorrectly introduced as North Korea during the parade of athletes, Seoul-based news agency. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 27, 2024

South Korea authorities detain man after two police officers stabbed

Suspect in his 70s attacked officers after being asked to move past government building, Yonhap News Agency says.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

North Korea fires cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea: South Korean military

Missile launches come as South Korean and US forces conclude joint military exercises on Korean Peninsula.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2023

US’ main focus is safe return of soldier, who crossed over into North Korea: White House

The White House on Wednesday (local time) said that the US' main focus is the safe return of Travis King, who crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) into North Korea during a tour to the Joint Security Area (JSA) in the demilitarized zone last month. Read further on Dynamite News…

Dynamite News · Aug 17, 2023

N Korea fires several cruise missiles into sea as tensions soar

Latest North Korean missile launches come amid warnings as US nuclear-armed submarine docks in South Korea port.

Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2023

N Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles as US sub arrives in S Korea

Two ballistic missiles fired towards North Korea’s eastern sea as US nuclear-armed submarine docks in South Korea.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023

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Space · Jun 26, 2023

North Korea's 1st spy satellite has been pulled from the sea after launch failure: report

South Korean military authorities have salvaged North Korea's first spy satellite after its failed first launch last month, according to reports.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023

S Korea, Japan scramble jets due to China-Russia joint air patrol

China’s defence ministry says patrol with Russian bomber aircraft was part of exercises that first started in 2019.

Reuters · May 28, 2023

South Korean court issues warrant for man who opened Asiana plane door mid-air, Yonhap reports

A South Korean court issued an arrest warrant on Sunday for a passenger who opened an Asiana Airlines plane door minutes before it landed in Daegu, South Korea, Yonhap News Agency reported.

ABC News · May 27, 2023

Man who opened Asiana plane door in mid-air tells police he did it because he was 'uncomfortable'

A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight tells police he opened a door on the plane minutes before it landed in Daegu, South Korea, because he was "uncomfortable".

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Reuters · May 27, 2023

Man who opened Asiana plane door in mid-air tells police he was 'uncomfortable,' Yonhap reports

A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight told police he opened a door on the plane minutes before it landed in Daegu, South Korea, on Friday because he was "uncomfortable", Yonhap News Agency reported.

Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2023

China lodges complaint over S Korean president’s Taiwan comments

China’s vice foreign minister rejects Yoon Suk-yeol declaring Taiwan a ‘global issue’ comparable to North Korea.

Reuters · Mar 18, 2023

US House Foreign Affairs delegation to visit Seoul next month - Yonhap

A delegation from the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee led by Chairman Michael McCaul is set to visit the South Korean capital Seoul early next month, Yonhap News Agency reported on Saturday, citing diplomatic sources.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2023

North Korea may try to pressure U.S. with ICBM, nuclear tests - S.Korean lawmakers

North Korea could test-fire intercontinental ballistic missiles on a lower, longer trajectory and conduct its seventh nuclear test this year to perfect its weapons capabilities, South Korean lawmakers said on Wednesday, citing intelligence officials.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2023

S Korea court landmark ruling recognises same-sex couple’s rights

Court rules that So Seong-wook and Kim Yong-min should be treated the same as a heterosexual couple by state insurer.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2023

S Korea defence paper says N Korea increased plutonium stockpile

North Korea increased its stockpile of weapons-grade plutonium from 50kg to 70kg, South Korea’s defence paper says.

Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2022

S Korea police stations raided in probe of Halloween crush deaths

Police had received 11 reports of dangerous crowding in Itaewon up to four hours before the tragedy unfolded.

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