Harris hails alliance with S. Korea; stresses 'ironclad' U.S. commitment, Seoul's 'sizable' USFK contributions

By Song Sang-ho, Cho Joon-hyung and Kim Dong-hyun WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Saturday touted the South Korea-U.S. alliance as a "linchpin" of security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and …

North Korean white paper says South’s president has raised risk of nuclear war

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean state media released a white paper on Sunday accusing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of exposing his country to the danger of nuclear war through his policies toward the North. The document, compiled by North Korea’s …

South Korea: Supporters of Democratic Party of Korea to demonstrate at Sungnyemun Square in Seoul from 14:00 Nov. 2

Authorities are responding to a shooting near the intersection of Sheppard Avenue West and Jane Street in the North York area of Toronto, Ontario Province, late Nov. 1. Officials state that one person was injured; they have not confirmed any arrests or the …

North Korea says South’s president has raised risk of nuclear war

North Korean state media released a white paper on Sunday accusing South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol of exposing his country to the danger of nuclear war through his policies toward the North. The document, compiled by North Korea’s Institute of Enemy …

Cambodia’s apparel exports to South Korea at $139.7 mn in Jan-Aug 2024

South Korea, Canada Condemn North Korean Troop Dispatch To Russia

(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, Nov 2 (IANS) Defence ministers of South Korea and Canada condemned North Korea's troop deployment to Russia and discussed ways to enhance defence cooperation between their countries during a bilateral meeting in Ottawa, Seoul' …

South Korea Unveils Memorial to Honor Rescue Dogs Lost in Line of Duty

Since 2011, when rescue dogs were first officially incorporated into national emergency services, 39 dogs have died while performing rescue operations at various disaster sites. (Image courtesy of The National Fire Agency) SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –  …

Controversial streamer Johnny Somali banned from leaving South Korea amid police probe

 The South Korean police have begun an investigation against Johnny Somali (real name Ramsey Khalid Ismael) for obstruction of business and alleged drug use. The controversial steamer is barred from leaving the country while the investigation takes place …

South Korea Names Critically Endangered Musk Deer ‘Endangered Species of the Month’

SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Ministry of Environment announced on October 31 that the musk deer, an ancient species often called a “living fossil” with only about 50 individuals remaining in the country, has been designated as November’ …

South Korea weighs arming Ukraine after North Korean deployment

South Korea’s conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol is weighing directly providing arms to Ukraine, a potentially consequential shift in the conflict, in response to North Korea’s deployment of troops to the Russian front line. Seoul has previously resisted …