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South Korea
Captured North Koreans Don’t Want Asylum in South Korea, Seoul Says
One of the captured North Korean soldiers fighting for the Kremlin previously voiced a desire to stay in Ukraine, while the other said he wanted to return home.
Jan. 15, 2025
South Korea
South Korean Investigators Abandon Arrest of President Yoon
Yoon Suk Yeol, who has already been suspended from duty by lawmakers, would become the first sitting president in South Korean history to be arrested if the warrant is executed.
Jan. 3, 2025
Russia
Moscow’s War Plans Against Japan, South Korea Leaked
More than 160 targets in Japan and South Korea were listed in a cache of 29 secret Russian military files that outlined Moscow’s eastern flank strategy in the event of a major war.
Dec. 31, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky Offers Condolences to Koreans After Plane Crash
In the wake of one of South Korea’s worse aviation accidents, Ukraine’s president told the Korean people that Ukrainians share their sorrow and stand with them in this time of grief.
Dec. 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
N. Korean Soldier Captured in Russia-Ukraine War: Seoul
Ukraine has captured at least one North Korean soldier sent by Pyongyang to aid Russia’s war efforts, South Korea’s spy agency said on Friday.
Dec. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
1000s of North Koreans Killed or Wounded in Ukraine Fighting for Russia
Thousands of North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Ukraine while fighting for Russia, according to estimates from both South Korea and Ukraine.
Dec. 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
South Korean Soldier Fighting for Ukraine Calls On Northern ‘Brothers’ to Surrender
Ukraine’s military intelligence directorate (HUR) claims there are two North Korean special forces brigades in Russia’s Kursk region and food supply from the Russian army isn’t great.
Dec. 4, 2024
South Korea
South Korea’s Martial Law Overturned as President Yoon Faces Impeachment Push
Opposition lawmakers and staffers barricaded the National Assembly with furniture, blocking armed soldiers. Parliament revoked martial law, forcing troops to withdraw by dawn.
Dec. 4, 2024
South Korea
Protests Erupt as South Korea Imposes Martial Law, Special Forces Attempt to Enter Parliament
Hundreds of people gathered outside the National Assembly, demanding the repeal of the martial law, while South Korea’s National Assembly voted to block President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration.
Dec. 3, 2024
South Korea
South Korea President Declares Emergency Martial Law
Yoon went on to label the opposition, which holds a majority in the 300-member parliament, as "anti-state forces intent on overthrowing the regime" and called his decision "inevitable".
Dec. 3, 2024
Russia
North Korea Expanding KN-23 Missile Production for Use by Russia
Recent satellite images have shown the “February 11” missile manufacturing plant near Hamhung, North Korea’s second-most populous city, is being enlarged.
Nov. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
Umerov in Seoul – Intel Transfers Agreed, No Weapon Deliveries Mentioned
The South China Morning Post, citing its sources, reported on Nov. 26 that a Ukrainian delegation led by Ukraine’s defense minister was expected to visit South Korea to request weapons aid.
Nov. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Heads to South Korea With Weapons Wish List
The delegation plans to meet South Korean officials “as early as Wednesday” with a request for anti-air missiles and artillery systems.
Nov. 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
Inside the South Korean Weapons Factory That Could Supply Kyiv
Domestic policy prevents Seoul from sending weapons to conflict zones. However, since its spy agency accused North Korea of sending soldiers to aid Moscow, South Korea warned it may change its stance.
Nov. 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
Seoul Calls On Xi Jinping to Halt Pyongyang’s Military Cooperation with Putin
South Korea’s President called on Beijing to help put an end to the North’s assistance in Moscow’s War in Ukraine
Nov. 16, 2024
South Korea
South Korea May Reconsider Ukraine Arms Support as Trump Signals Peace Talks
Seoul’s potential shift to supplying arms to Ukraine may be reversed as US President-elect Trump signals peace negotiations he hopes will end the war.
Nov. 14, 2024