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North Korea tests 'multiple' ballistic missiles as US-South Korea war games begin
"South Korean military has increased surveillance and maintaining readiness posture in close cooperation with the U.S.," South Korea's Joint Chiefs said on Monday.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
South Korea charges air force pilots with criminal negligence in accidental bombing of village
South Korean military investigators charged two Air Force pilots on Thursday with criminal negligence over an accidental bombing of a village last week.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
North Korea says it tested new missiles as it threatens strong steps against U.S.-South Korea drills
North Korea said it had test-launched new anti-aircraft missiles, as its military threatened unspecified grave steps against the U.S. and South Korea over their joint military drills.NBC News - 6d -
North Korea says it tested new missiles as it threatens against US-South Korea drills
North Korea says it has test-launched new anti-aircraft missiles, as its military threatens unspecified grave steps against the U.S. and South Korea over their military drillsABC News - 6d -
At least 4 tourists dead in submarine accident in Egypt: Officials
At least four people are dead in a submarine accident that occurred while it was carrying crew members and 45 Russian tourists in Egypt, officials said.ABC News - 4h -
Son says fit and firing as South Korea close on World Cup spot
Son Heung-min dismissed concerns about his form and fitness on Wednesday as he looks to forget his Tottenham woes by firing South Korea to the World Cup.South Korea are within grasp of a place at ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Oman snatch World Cup qualifying draw late on in South Korea
South Korea conceded a goal with 10 minutes left as Oman stunned Son Heung-min's side to snatch a precious 1-1 away draw in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.South Korea still lead Asian qualifying ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia, according to South's assessment
South Korea’s military says North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia in January and February in continued support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on UkraineABC News - 4h -
At least 32 dead as monster storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes
Several people killed in Kansas dust storm while scattered tornadoes cause fatalities in Missouri. Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the US, wiping out schools and toppling ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into sea after U.S. and South Korea begin military drills
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, hours after South Korean and U.S. troops kicked off their large annual combined drills.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump administration to import eggs from Turkey, South Korea
The Trump administration is importing millions of eggs from Turkey and South Korea, with other countries likely to be contributing in the coming weeks, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said ...The Hill - 5d -
More than 8 million under red flag warnings as wildfires still rage in the Carolinas
More than 8 million people are under red flag warnings Wednesday, as firefighters continue to fight wildfires in the Carolinas.NBC News - 1d -
K-pop singer Wheesung found dead at home aged 43
Tributes have been paid to singer who had a string of hits in South Korea including a cover of Craig David’s Insomnia. The South Korean singer Wheesung has died aged 43, with police reportedly ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire
A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from prison, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detainedABC News - Mar. 8 -
Bayern's Kim dropped from South Korea squad after injury announcement
South Korea have dropped Kim Min-jae from their squad from upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers because the Bayern Munich defender is suffering from Achilles tendinitis. Bayern announced on Friday ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
South Korea coach takes swipe at Bayern Munich over Kim injury
South Korea's coach on Monday hit out at Bayern Munich over their handling of Kim Min-jae after the defensive stalwart was ruled out of crunch World Cup qualifiers with an Achilles tendon ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
What to know about the reinstatement of South Korea's No. 2 leader
In the latest twist in South Korea’s ongoing political crisis, the country’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting leader, overturning his impeachment by opposition ...ABC News - 3d -
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray open to playing Olympic flag football for South Korea
While in South Korea for the first time, Murray didn't rule out playing in the Olympics representing his mother's heritage.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
South Korea's acting president thanks court for restoring his powers and says he'll attend to the most urgent matters
South Korea's acting president thanks court for restoring his powers and says he'll attend to the most urgent mattersABC News - 3d -
South Korea's truth commission says gov't responsible for fraud, abuse in foreign adoptions
South Korea’s truth commission has concluded that the government bears responsibility for facilitating a foreign adoption program rife with fraud and abuse.NBC News - 1d -
After Colorado Wildfires, Two Families Saw Different Insurance Outcomes
Two neighboring families lost their houses in a Colorado wildfire. One was reimbursed for the contents of their home within seven weeks, and the other is still fighting.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
The UN says 2 people are dead and at least 186 missing after 4 migrant boats capsized off Yemen and Djibouti
The UN says 2 people are dead and at least 186 missing after 4 migrant boats capsized off Yemen and DjiboutiABC News - Mar. 7 -
South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from prison a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detained.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after U.S., South start annual drills
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea after South Korean and U.S. troops began their large annual combined drills, Seoul said.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Wildfires, tornadoes sparked by storm system that killed at least 40 across U.S.
Communities across the heartland are getting a clearer picture of the destruction left behind by severe weather over the weekend. At least 40 people were killed across seven states in the storms ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
At least six dead after tourist submarine sinks off Egypt coast, say reports
About nine people also thought to have been injured in incident on 44-seater vessel at Red Sea resort . Six feared dead in Red Sea sinking – latest updates At least six people have reportedly ...The Guardian - 3h -
Son says he 'let my team-mates down' in South Korea qualifying draw
Son Heung-min said he "let my team-mates down" after South Korea stumbled in World Cup qualifying with a 1-1 home draw against Oman.South Korea are home to Jordan on Tuesday in a crucial encounter.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Scotland suffer double defeat at curling Worlds
Scotland fell to two narrow defeats on their second day of competition at the World Women's Curling Championships in South Korea.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
South Korea's Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president as court strikes down his impeachment
Han's impeachment was dismissed in a 5-1 vote by the court's eight justices, while two justices rejected the motion entirely, according to local media.CNBC - 3d -
South Korea’s Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after court strikes down impeachment
The ruling is the latest twist in months of political turmoil since suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration last year. South Korea ’s constitutional court has ruled against the ...The Guardian - 3d -
South Korea’s truth commission says government responsible for fraud and abuse in foreign adoptions
South Korea’s truth commission has concluded that the government bears responsibility for facilitating a foreign adoption program rife with fraud and abuse, driven by efforts to reduce welfare ...ABC News - 1d -
North Korea unveils work on nuclear-powered submarine for the first time
North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Dangerous wildfires burn across several states
Dangerous wildfires burned across several states on Sunday, with a state of emergency in South Carolina, as fire officials work to contain other blazes in North Carolina and New Jersey. NBC News’ ...NBC News - 3d -
Severe Storms Killed At Least 40 in 7 U.S. States. Here’s What to Know.
The tornadoes, dust storms and wind-fanned wildfires have led to at least 40 deaths across the United States this past week.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Motorcyclist dies after being swallowed by sinkhole in South Korea
A motorcyclist died after falling into a sinkhole in the South Korean capital, authorities said Tuesday, in the latest such fatal incident.NBC News - 2d -
South Korea's Hyundai announces $21 billion U.S. investment
South Korean conglomerate Hyundai on Monday announced a roughly $21 billion investment in U.S. onshoring that includes a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana.NBC News - 2d -
South Korea, World’s Largest ‘Baby Exporter,’ Admits to Adoption Fraud
A South Korean truth commission called for the country to apologize to those who were sent abroad “like luggage” so that adoption agencies could profit.The New York Times - 1d -
At least 40 killed in storm system that spawned tornadoes and fanned wildfires across U.S.
A series of violent and deadly tornadoes killed at least 40 people across the U.S. this weekend. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports on the damage from Alabama and CBS News Philadelphia ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Extreme weather sweeps through the US after storms kill at least 17
Large scale wildfires and straight-line-winds ravaged Oklahoma on Friday, one day before violent tornadoes hit the Mississippi Valley on Saturday, resulting in at least 17 deaths. The state of ...The Hill - Mar. 15
