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Birth rate in South Korea, the world's lowest, rises for first time in 9 years

South Korea’s fertility rate rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, preliminary data showed Wednesday, in a sign that the country’s demographic crisis might have turned a corner.

NBC News - Feb. 26

North Korea appears to have sent more troops to Russia to back Ukraine war: Seoul

South Korea’s spy agency says North Korea appears to have sent additional troops to Russia, after its soldiers deployed on the Russian-Ukraine fronts suffered heavy casualties

ABC News - Feb. 27

North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, South Korean media report

North Korea has deployed additional troops to Russia, South Korean media reported, citing the country’s intelligence agency.

NBC News - Feb. 27

The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for first time in nearly a decade

The number of babies born in South Korea has rebounded for the first time in nine years, welcome news for a country grappling with one of the the world’s most serious demographic crises

ABC News - Feb. 27

The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for the first time in nearly a decade

The number of babies born in South Korea has rebounded for the first time in nine years

ABC News - Feb. 27

North Korea’s Kim orders nuclear readiness after missile test, state media says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test-launch of strategic cruise missiles and ordered full readiness to use nuclear attack capability, state media said.

NBC News - 6d

First British tourists allowed back into North Korea tell BBC what they saw

Travellers enter a mini capitalist enclave far from Pyongyang, on a tightly controlled visit.

BBC News - 6d

Kim Jong Un's sister threatens response to U.S. carrier's deployment in South Korea

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened high-profile provocations in response to the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier in South Korea and other U.S. military activities.

NBC News - 2d

K-pop stocks defy South Korea's political and economic woes — as well as Trump tariff threats

There is one sector that has offered hope to investors this year. One of South Korea's largest cultural exports: K-pop.

CNBC - 1d

15 injured in South Korea as bombs accidentally hit civilian area during military training

At least seven people were injured in South Korea after a fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training linked to joint military drills with the United States, ...

NBC News - 18h

Fighter jet accidentally bombs village, injuring 15, during South Korea military drill

Air force apologises and wishes a swift recovery to the civilians injured after eight bombs ‘abnormally released’. South Korea’s air force has apologised after one of its fighter jets accidentally ...

The Guardian - 15h

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Birth rate in South Korea, the world's lowest, rises for first time in 9 years

North Korea appears to have sent more troops to Russia to back Ukraine war: Seoul

North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, South Korean media report

The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for first time in nearly a decade

The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for the first time in nearly a decade

North Korea’s Kim orders nuclear readiness after missile test, state media says

First British tourists allowed back into North Korea tell BBC what they saw

Kim Jong Un's sister threatens response to U.S. carrier's deployment in South Korea

K-pop stocks defy South Korea's political and economic woes — as well as Trump tariff threats

15 injured in South Korea as bombs accidentally hit civilian area during military training

Fighter jet accidentally bombs village, injuring 15, during South Korea military drill

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