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N. Korea insults Biden, slams defense agreement with Seoul

The powerful sister of North Korea’s leader says her country would stage more provocative displays of its military might in response to a new U.S.-South Korean agreement to intensify nuclear deterrence to counter the North’s nuclear threat, which she insists shows their “extreme” hostility toward Pyongyang

The Independent UK

US-Korea summit: Joe Biden's 'American Pie' won't include stationing nuclear weapons on the peninsula

The rendition of Don McLean’s classic pop song American Pie by Yoon Suk Yeol may have dominated the headlines as the South Korean president enjoyed dinner at the White House with Joe Biden – Yoon is, reportedly, a devotee of “noraebang”, Korean karaoke. But the frivolity of the moment was…

The Conversation

The U.S.-South Korea Washington Declaration meets with criticism in Seoul

An outpouring of criticism has focused on concerns that Seoul gave more than it got, and that the Washington Declaration might even make South Korea's neighborhood a more dangerous place.

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Analysis-Calls for South Korean nuclear arsenal unlikely to fade despite U.S. deal, analysts say

The United States granted South Korea a larger role in planning for a potential nuclear war with North Korea, but that will probably not ease doubts over U.S. defence commitments that have fuelled calls for a South Korean nuclear arsenal, experts said.

Reuters

Explainer-South Korea's nuclear dilemma: Would U.S. trade Seattle for Seoul?

At a summit with South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden will seek to reassure South Koreans that the U.S. nuclear umbrella is sufficient protection from North Korean attack.

Reuters

Exclusive: South Korea's Yoon opens door for possible military aid to Ukraine

South Korea might extend its support for Ukraine beyond humanitarian and economic aid if it comes under a large-scale civilian attack, President Yoon Suk Yeol said, signalling a shift in his stance against arming Ukraine for the first time.

Reuters

S. Korea Repels N. Korean Patrol Boat after Sea Intrusion

South Korea's military says it fired warning shots to repel a North Korean patrol vessel that temporarily crossed the countries' disputed western sea boundary while chasing a Chinese fishing boat. The North Korean patrol boat crossed the so-called Northern Limit Line at around 11 a.m.

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S. Korea repels N. Korean patrol boat after sea intrusion

South Korea’s military says it fired warning shots to repel a North Korean patrol vessel that temporarily crossed the countries’ disputed western sea boundary while chasing a Chinese fishing boat

The Independent UK

US Flies Nuclear-capable Bombers Amid Tensions with N. Korea

The United States flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Korean Peninsula again on Wednesday in a show of strength against North Korea amid concerns that the North might conduct a nuclear test. The long-range bombers took part in joint aerial drills with US and South Korean fighter jets over the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Korea says North Korea test-fired another missile

South Korea’s military says it detected North Korea firing at least one ballistic missile toward the sea off its eastern coast, adding to a recent flurry in weapons tests as the United States steps up its military exercises with the South to counter the North’s growing threat

The Independent UK

North Korea vows to make rivals despair in ‘radioactive tsunami’ nuke drone test

Pyongyang has ramped up its weapons demonstrations in recent months in response to military exercises between the United States and its ally South Korea, leading to increased nuclear tensions

Daily Mirror

North Korea launches MORE cruise missiles after simulating nuclear attack on neighbour

Today marks the fourth round of tests in direct response to the US and South Korea military drills held last week - which Pyongyang claims is tantamount to an invasion rehearsal of its Hermit Kingdom

Daily Mirror

North Korea fires another missile in response to US regional war games

North Korea has launched a another missile in response to US-South Korean military drills state media is depicting as an invasion rehearsal.

The New Daily

Exclusive-Seoul mayor calls for South Korean nuclear weapons to counter threat from North

South Korea should build nuclear weapons to bolster its defences against North Korea, even at the risk of international repercussions, the mayor of its capital city said, arguing that the country cannot be bound by the goal of denuclearisation.

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North Korea's Kim Orders Intensified 'Real War' Drills

Kim Jong Un ordered North Korea's military to intensify drills for a "real war", state media reported Friday, as the leader oversaw a fire assault drill with his daughter in tow. Photographs showed Kim and his daughter, both wearing matching black jackets, accompanied by uniformed officers as they watched an…

Evening Standard

Who is North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s sister warning the US of ‘overwhelming action’?

Kim Yo-jong has echoed her infamous brother’s no-nonsense style and responded fiercely to a joint US-South Korea military drill

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North Korea could soon test new solid-fuel ICBM: Spy agency

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says North Korea might be planning to hold large-scale military exercises.

The Guardian - AU

‘Poisoned candy’: North Korean state media shuns food aid despite hunger crisis

South Korea warns that death from starvation appears to be rising in many of the North’s provinces

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The Independent UK

South Korea defense report revives 'enemy' label for North

South Korea has called North Korea “our enemy” in its biennial defense document, reviving the label for its rival for the first time in six years

Reuters

North Korean food shortage seems to be worsening, South Korea says

A North Korean food crisis appears to have deteriorated, South Korea said on Wednesday, as a newspaper reported that North Korea has cut rations to its soldiers for the first time in more than two decades.

Reuters

North Korean balloon briefly spotted over South Korea, Seoul says

South Korea's military said on Monday it had tracked a North Korean balloon over its territory, but determined it did not pose a threat.

The Independent UK

S. Korea to support civilian aid to North in hopes of talks

South Korea’s government says it will promote civilian efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea

The Independent UK

Iran, South Korea summon each other’s envoys amid row over Yoon’s comments

‘The enemy of the UAE, its most-threatening nation, is Iran, and our enemy is North Korea’

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: What could bring the Korean Peninsula to the brink of war

Since conservative Yoon Suk Yeol became president of South Korea eight months ago, North Korea has drastically increased military provocations. In an incident last month, at least five North Korean drones freely crossed into South Korea’s airspace. One drone infiltrated the northern end of a no-fly zone surrounding the president’s…

Reuters

South Korea calls China's visa suspension 'deeply regrettable'

China's recent decision to suspend the issue of short-term visas in South Korea was "deeply regrettable", the South's Foreign Minister Park Jin said on Wednesday.

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