South Korea

Kim Launches Missiles—World on Edge

On May 8, 2025, North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from its eastern port city of Wonsan, with the farthest traveling approximately 800 kilometers (497 miles) before landing in the sea.

South Korea Canada Defense Deal Shocks U.S. Allies

Three South Korean defense companies, supported by their government, have presented Canada with an unsolicited military upgrade proposal worth up to $25 billion. The package includes advanced submarines, artillery systems, and armored vehicles, aiming to modernize Canada’s aging defense infrastructure. The move comes amid tensions between Canada and the United States, prompting Canadian leaders to consider alternative military partnerships.

Spy Games? Chinese Nationals Caught at U.S. Base Again

Two Chinese nationals were detained twice within the same week for photographing U.S. fighter jets near Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.

South Korean President Officially Removed from Office

South Korea's Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, removing him from office.

Motorcyclist Plunges Into South Korea Sinkhole, Found Dead

A motorcyclist was found dead after vanishing into a massive sinkhole in South Korea’s largest city.

South Korean Fighter Jets Accidentally Bomb Village During Drill

Two South Korean KF-16 fighter jets accidentally dropped eight 500-pound MK-82 bombs on the village of Nogok-ri in Pocheon, near the North Korean border.

South Korean President Faces Insurrection Charges, Death Penalty Possible

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol was indicted on charges of insurrection on Sunday, marking the first time a sitting president in the country faces...

Impeached South Korean President Skips Hearing, Stalling Constitutional Court Process

South Korea’s Constitutional Court was forced to adjourn its first impeachment hearing for President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday after he failed to attend, citing security concerns. Yoon, impeached in December following his abrupt imposition of martial law, faces charges of insurrection and is subject to an arrest warrant, further complicating the political turmoil.

Chinese Vessel Suspected in Undersea Cable Sabotage Near Taiwan

Tensions between China and Taiwan escalated Friday as a Hong Kong-owned freighter allegedly severed a vital undersea communications cable near Taiwan. The incident, echoing earlier sabotage in the Baltic Sea, has heightened fears of a potential Chinese "quarantine" of Taiwan, aimed at isolating the island from the global community.

North Korea Launches Missile Test Following Trump’s Re-Election

North Korea conducted its first ballistic missile test since President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election, underscoring continued tensions with the U.S. The launch occurred Monday, following...

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