Vietnam and South Korea on Monday agreed to elevate their bilateral ties into a comprehensive strategic partnership, as the latter seeks to diversify its trade partners and reduce reliance on China. Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc embarked on a three-day trip to Seoul, where he met with his South Korean counterpart, Yoon Suk-yeol, to discuss…
South Korea Enters Strategic Partnership With Vietnam to Boost Trade
Neymar Scores, Brazil Beats South Korea 4–1 at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar—It was the same old Neymar out there, looking fit and scoring a goal to move closer to Pelé’s all-time record and lead Brazil into the World Cup quarterfinals. Neymar returned from injury and converted a first-half penalty in Brazil’s 4–1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday, Dec. 5….
North Korea Fires Over 130 Artillery Rounds as Warning Amid US-South Korea Military Drill
North Korea fired more than 130 naval shells into its sea boundaries early on Monday in retaliation for South Korea executing a joint military drill with the United States, according to the Korean People’s Army (KPA). An unidentified spokesperson for the KPA said in a statement that the barrage of artillery shells was fired between…
Former South Korean Security Adviser Arrested Over North Korea’s Killing of Fishery Official in 2020
South Korea’s former national security adviser was arrested on Saturday in connection with North Korea’s killing of a South Korean fishery official in 2020, for which the former Moon Jae-in administration was suspected of covering up evidence. The Seoul Central District Court said it issued an arrest warrant for former national security adviser Suh Hoon…
South Korea Advances at World Cup After Stoppage-Time Winner
AL RAYYAN, Qatar—South Korea advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup on the tiebreaker of goals scored after beating Portugal 2–1 Friday following a stoppage-time strike from Hwang Hee-chan. South Korea was heading out of the tournament until Son Heung-min led a length-of-the-field breakaway in the first minute of added time and…
Japan to Roll Out Measures as Birth Rate Hits ‘Critical’ Low
The total number of babies born in Japan could drop below 800,000 this year, a government official said, indicating a “critical situation” that will necessitate comprehensive measures from the government. Japan recorded 599,000 births in the first three quarters of 2022, including births to foreign nationals, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Health,…
Bodies-in-Suitcases Suspect Appears in New Zealand Court
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—A woman who was extradited from South Korea this week after the bodies of her two children were found in abandoned suitcases made her first court appearance in New Zealand on Wednesday. The 42-year-old woman has been charged with two counts of murder. She was not required to enter a plea during the…
Fighter Jets Scrambled as Russian and Chinese Nuclear-Capable Bombers Enter Air Defense Zone
Two Chinese and six Russian nuclear-capable bombers entered South Korea’s air defense identification zone without prior notice on Wednesday, prompting the country to scramble its Air Force planes, the Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed. The two Chinese planes crossed into the zone around 5:50 a.m. local time Wednesday and flew over the boundaries of the…
South Korea Warns China to Take Responsibility for Its North Korean Allie
South Korea’s president on Monday urged China to use its influence to stop North Korea from conducting a nuclear test, warning that failure to do so would result in an influx of military assets in the region. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said that North Korea’s missile provocations caused Japan to increase its defense spending…
South Korea Warns China to Take Responsibility for Its North Korean Ally
South Korea’s president on Monday urged China to use its influence to stop North Korea from conducting a nuclear test, warning that failure to do so would result in an influx of military assets in the region. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said that North Korea’s missile provocations caused Japan to increase its defense spending…
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