N. Korea reveals early warning and control aircraft

North Korea has unveiled its airborne early warning and control aircraft, referred to as the “North Korean Peace Eye,” for the first time. This is the first time North Korea has disclosed the aircraft—dubbed the “command post in the sky”—through its state- …

S. Korea-U.S. alliance is in 'quiet crisis': U.S. expert

By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, March 27 (Yonhap) -- The alliance between South Korea and the United States is in a "quiet crisis," a prominent U.S. expert said Thursday, pointing to a series of recent developments, including the absence of leader- …

North Korean defector reveals privileges for soldiers who fought against Ukraine

A North Korean defector has shared details about the special benefits that soldiers from his country receive after fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine, Czech publication iRozhlas reports. Last summer, Pyongyang sent about 12,000 of its troops …

Russia to build bridge to N Korea

Russia and North Korea would soon begin construction of a road bridge over the Tumen River between the two countries, Russia’s ambassador to Pyongyang was quoted as saying by Russia’s RIA news agency. The bridge was agreed during a visit by Russian …

Is it safe to travel to South Korea during wildfires? Latest advice

South Korea is experiencing what acting president Han Duck-soo has described as its “worst ever’ wildfire outbreak, with at least 28 people dead and tens of thousands forced to flee their homes. Dry conditions and strong winds are fuelling the multiple …

N. Korea reports on brisk preparations for school opening season in April

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea reported Friday that brisk preparations were under way for the start of the new academic year in April, including the nationwide distribution of school uniforms and other items. The Rodong Sinmun, North Korea's …

Official: Russia preparing for visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

 Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un shake hands during their meeting in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2019. (Photo by AP) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has announced that his country is …

Putin cites N. Korea among Russia's potential partners to settle Ukraine war: report

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday listed North Korea as one of the partner countries he is willing to work with to settle its war in Ukraine, according to a Russian report. Speaking about efforts to settle the war …

Acting President Vows ‘Immediate,’ ‘Overwhelming’ Response to Any Provocations from N. Korea

Photo : YONHAP News Acting President Han Duck-soo has vowed to respond “immediately and overwhelmingly” to any provocations from North Korea. The acting president was speaking Friday at a ceremony marking the tenth West Sea Defense Day at the Daejeon …

North Korea sends 3,000 more troops to bolster Russia’s war on Ukraine