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S. Korean unification minister in Japan to discuss N. Korea

South Korea’s unification minister and senior Japanese government officials have reaffirmed their close cooperation in response to North Korea’s escalating missile threats at a rare meeting, a sign of a further thaw in relations that comes only a week after their leaders agreed to work past their troubled history and…

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US amphibious assault ship joins drills in South Korea

South Korean and U.S. troops launched their largest amphibious landing drills in years involving a U.S. amphibious assault ship, officials said on Thursday, a day after North Korea tested four long-range cruise missiles.

Reuters

North Korea doesn't appear poised for imminent nuclear test, U.S. official says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un does not appear poised to carry out a nuclear test during U.S.-South Korea military exercises, but the United States is staying vigilant, the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency said on Wednesday.

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Tottenham: Heung-min Son talks up Jurgen Klinsmann era at South Korea after talks with Spurs officials

Spurs star heading for what is surely last World Cup under watchful eye of north London great

Evening Standard

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

South Korea says North Korea test-fires cruise missiles

South Korea says North Korea has test-launched multiple cruise missiles toward the North’s eastern waters

The Independent UK

South Korean opposition leader indicted for alleged corruption

Leader of left-leaning Democratic Party faces charges including bribery, breach of duty and conflict of interest.

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North Korea fires 4 cruise missiles off its east coast, South Korea says

North Korea fired four cruise missiles off its east coast on Wednesday as its rivals South Korea and the United States held joint military exercises, the South Korean military said.

Reuters

South Korea, US to Hold Largest Live-fire Drills

South Korean and US forces will hold their largest-ever live-fire exercises in June in a show of force to North Korea, which has ratcheted up tension with numerous missile launches, South Korea's defence ministry said on Wednesday. The exercises are part of a series of events marking the 70th anniversary…

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South Korea indicts opposition leader Lee over property graft

South Korean prosecutors indicted opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday on corruption charges in a $1 billion property development scandal dating to his previous stint as a mayor, the Yonhap news agency said.

Reuters

South Korea, US to hold largest live-fire drills amid North Korea tension

South Korean and U.S. forces will hold their largest-ever live-fire exercises in June in a show of force to North Korea, which has ratcheted up tension with numerous missile launches, South Korea's defence ministry said on Wednesday.

Reuters

US, South Korea plan ‘largest-ever’ live-fire drills in June

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea plans to hold its “largest-ever” live-fire drills with the U.S. in a move certain to anger North Korea, which has ramped up its provocations to new levels in response to recent military exercises.

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South Korean probe's NASA moon camera illuminates dark lunar crater (photo)

An image of a crater rim near the moon's south pole shows how NASA's ShadowCam instrument is shining new light on the darker regions of our celestial neighbor.

Space

North Korea bizarrely claims 800,000 youths joined army to fight US in single day

The claimed mass sign-ups supposedly came after Kim Jong-un's North Korea shot dozens of long and short-range missiles into the seas near Japan and South Korea - both countries which Pyongyang considers its enemies

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The Independent UK

Swedish investigator says S Korea key to her adoption probe

A legal expert investigating Sweden's international adoption practices says she’s trying to determine if Swedish authorities knew of falsified child origins as they approved the adoptions of thousands of South Korean children

The Independent UK

South Korea to restore Japan's trade status to improve ties

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says his government will take steps to restore Japan’s preferential trade status

Reuters

South Korea announces list of banned items for third-party export to North

South Korea on Tuesday announced a "watch-list" to prevent export of items linked to North Korea's satellite development, days after Pyongyang launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the sea between the Korean peninsula and Japan.

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon says Japan will return to trade 'white list'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday he would restore Japan's fast-track trade status after a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last week, a move he called crucial for bolstering supply chains in key areas.

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Daily Record

Oh instant Celtic impact poser swerved by Cho Gue Sung as transfer reality check looms in Klinsmann South Korea call

The powerful frontman has quickly won over the Parkhead faithful and he's set to challenge Cho for his South Korea starting berth.

iMore

Apple Pay comes to Korea but still faces critical infrastructure challenges

Apple Pay is coming to Korea on Tuesday, March 21 but some are worried that the infrastructure isn't ready to support it.

Asharq Al-Awsat

NKorea's Kim Calls for Nuclear Attack Readiness

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for the country to stand ready to conduct nuclear attacks at any time to deter war, accusing the US and South Korea of expanding joint military drills involving American nuclear assets, state media KCNA said on Monday. Kim's remarks came as the isolated…

Daily Mirror

North Korea simulates NUCLEAR attack on neighbours with ballistic missile launch

Pyongyang has responded angrily to the largest joint military exercises in years between the United States and South Korea, with Kim Jong-un ordering a series of military drills and missile launches

ABC News

North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls for nuclear attack readiness against US, South Korea

In response to joint US and South Korean military drills, the North Korean leader says the country must bolster its nuclear counterattack capability and be prepared to strike against its enemies "without hesitation".

Al Jazeera

N Korea’s Kim led drills ‘simulating nuclear counterattack’: KCNA

Latest show of force from Pyongyang comes as it bristles at military drills by South Korea and the US.

The Independent UK

North Korea: Latest missile simulated nuclear counterattack

North Korea has described its weekend ballistic missile launch as a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea

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