South Korea

North Korea fires 2 unidentified projectiles: South

Mar 02, 2020 12:04

The South Korean military says North Korea has fired two unidentified projectiles eastward into the sea.
Coronavirus outbreak: Global death toll passes 3,000 mark

Mar 02, 2020 11:58

China says it has recorded 42 new deaths from the new coronavirus afflicting the country and the world, bringing the total global death toll to over 3,000.
South Korea reports 13th death, 344 new coronavirus cases

Feb 27, 2020 05:24

South Korea, the country with the highest number of coronavirus infections after China, has reported its 13th fatality from the pathogen, also announcing 334 new infection cases, the largest daily increase in the country.
US, South Korea postpone wargames over coronavirus

Feb 27, 2020 05:09

The United States has postponed its wargames with South Korea on Thursday as concerns continue to grow over the coronavirus.
Coronavirus outbreak continues in China, fears rise of pandemic

Feb 26, 2020 06:07

China has reported new deaths and cases of coronavirus infections, amid fears that the viral outbreak is looking increasingly like a global pandemic.
Latest on coronavirus: China reports 150 more deaths, cases spike globally

Feb 24, 2020 05:44

China has confirmed 150 more deaths from the novel coronavirus and more than 400 new cases as a spike in the number of infections in South Korea, Italy and Iran adds to fears of a pandemic around the world.
Companies complying with US anti-Iran sanctions not welcome back: Iran’s deputy FM

Feb 17, 2020 02:46

Iran's deputy foreign minister has said that foreign companies complying with US sanctions against the country will "not be placed in priority" in regards to the future of the Iranian economy.
US envoy to South Korea scrutinized for 'meddling' in Seoul ties with Pyongyang

Jan 18, 2020 07:02

The US ambassador to South Korea has come under scrutiny for his controversial remarks over Seoul’s relations with North Korea, calling on the South’s government to consult with Washington when pursuing new exchanges with Pyongyang.
South Korea to push ahead with North Korea cooperation despite stalled talks

Jan 15, 2020 07:53

South Korea says there is no need to wait for the United States' denuclearization talks with North Korea to progress in order to proceed with inter-Korean cooperation.
South Korea begins retrial of former President Park

Jan 15, 2020 07:03

The retrial of ousted former South Korean President Park Geun-hye began Wednesday over the sprawling corruption scandal that saw her impeached, convicted and jailed, only for the hearing to end after five minutes.