‘Kimchi Premium’: Understanding South Korea’s Crypto Mania

18 Nov 2024

While cryptocurrency trading remains a niche activity in many parts of the world, South Korea has emerged as a global leader in the crypto space. The volume of crypto trading in the country has surpassed that of equities listed on the country's main benchmark index, the Kospi. A unique phenomenon...

Biden, Japan, South Korea Forge Stronger Alliance To Counter China, N Korea

16 Nov 2024

US President Joe Biden convened with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Lima, Peru, on Friday. The high-profile meeting aimed to bolster the trilateral relationship among the US, Japan, and South Korea ahead of anticipated foreign...

Japan, South Korea Hold Final Naval Drills With US As Trump Era Nears

14 Nov 2024

On Thursday, the US, Japan, and South Korea carried out a complex, trilateral naval exercise in East Asia, the last joint drill before President Joe Biden hands over one of his signature security initiatives to Donald Trump. The Freedom Edge exercise, led by the USS “George Washington” carrier and its...

North Korea Stages GPS Jamming Attacks, Hitting South Korea Planes And Ships

09 Nov 2024

North Korea launched GPS jamming operations on Friday and Saturday, disrupting multiple South Korean vessels and dozens of civilian aircraft, according to Seoul’s military. These disruptions come shortly after North Korea tested what it claims to be its most advanced solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which followed recent allegations that...

Fishing Boat Sinks Near South Korea’s Jeju Island, 13 Missing, 14 Rescued

08 Nov 2024

A fishing boat sank off the coast of South Korea's Jeju Island early on Friday, with 14 sailors rescued and 13 others still missing, according to reports from Yonhap news agency, citing the coast guard. The incident occurred about 24 kilometers northwest of Jeju Island, prompting an immediate search and...

BTS Reunion: J-Hope is Back! Watch Jin’s Heartwarming Surprise! | VIDEOS

17 Oct 2024

The moment ARMYs around the world have eagerly awaited has finally arrived. BTS member J-Hope, whose real name is Jung Ho-Seok, has completed his 18 months of mandatory military service in South Korea. He was officially discharged from his military duties, marking a significant milestone in his career. A Wholesome...

North Korea Prepares To Destroy Roads Leading To South Korea Cutting Every Connection

14 Oct 2024

North Korea is reportedly preparing to detonate roads that cross the heavily militarized border with South Korea, escalating tensions between the two nations. The South Korean military announced on Monday that North Korean troops were camouflaging near the west and east coasts, likely in preparation for the explosive actions, which...

North Korea Set To Redefine Ties With South Korea In Major Constitutional Shift

08 Oct 2024

North Korea’s Parliament to Ratify Constitutional Changes North Korea is preparing to formalize a significant constitutional amendment that will redefine its relationship with South Korea, officially labeling the South as a “hostile” nation. This move, which is expected to be ratified by the Supreme People’s Assembly, could dismantle decades of...

Kim Jong Un Vows Nuclear Strike On South Korea Amid Escalating Tensions

06 Oct 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a stark warning to South Korea, threatening to annihilate the country with nuclear weapons if attacked, state media reported on Friday. This threat follows South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s recent statement, in which he warned that any North Korean use of...

South Korea Bold Military Showcase: Warns North Korea Nuclear Ambitions

01 Oct 2024

South Korea showcased its most powerful ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo-5, during a grand Armed Forces Day ceremony on October 1, 2024, amid rising tensions with North Korea. President Yoon Suk Yeol warned that the North's regime would collapse if it attempted to use nuclear weapons. The display of military strength...