Seoul’s defense chief says US troops should focus on North Korea, not China
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers on Monday that U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) is “solely intended…
Built to beat the North: How DPRK soccer success changed South Korean sport
South Korea will head to the men’s FIFA World Cup for an Asian-record 12th time next year, but…
Seoul can deter North Korea with US alliance but shouldn’t depend on others: Lee
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday called for building “robust self-reliant defense” to meet security challenges without…
ROK must create conditions for talks despite North Korea’s ‘cold attitude’: Lee
South Korea must continue to create the conditions for dialogue with North Korea despite Pyongyang’s “cold attitude,” President…
Kim Jong Un’s prominence at China parade raises security concerns: ROK general
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s prominent position at China’s military parade points to a regional power shift…
North Korea says Seoul fired warning shots at KPA soldiers in border area
South Korea’s military fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers in the border area between the two countries…
Seoul begins removing loudspeakers along border with North Korea
South Korea has begun dismantling loudspeakers used for decades to broadcast messages across the demilitarized zone, signaling a…
Lee Jae-myung emphasizes restoring trust after North Korea spurns engagement
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung reiterated the importance of restoring trust between the two Koreas on Monday, despite…
Defense minister nominee vows to pursue OPCON transfer amid North Korea threats
South Korea’s defense minister nominee vowed Tuesday to push for the long-delayed transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON)…
NGO says it may stop anti-North Korea leafleting after new ROK minister calls
A South Korean civic group that has been conducting high-profile balloon launches toward North Korea says it is…
Police arrest ROK man for launching anti-North Korea leaflets near border
South Korean police have arrested a man in his 40s for allegedly launching balloons carrying anti-North Korea leaflets…
Man arrested after 2nd attempt to enter North Korea to ‘prepare for unification’
A South Korean man has been arrested for attempting to cross into North Korea for a second time,…