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North Korea launched ten missiles into the Yellow Sea at the exact time the U.S. Secretary of Defense was visiting the Demilitarized Zone on the border with South Korea, according to Yonhap, citing military sources in Seoul.
U.S. President Donald Trump may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the Demilitarized Zone during his visit to South Korea. The visit is seen as a signal of possible resumption of dialogue.
President Donald Trump has notified the leaders of South Korea, Japan, and Kazakhstan of a 25% tariff on imports starting August 1, citing the need to balance trade relations.
South Korea and Poland are finalizing a contract for the supply of 180 K2 tanks, with 117 to be produced in Korea and the rest in Poland. The deal is worth approximately $6 billion.
Acting President Han Duck-soo stated the country would not respond to American tariffs, citing "historic support."
Focus is on an alliance with key Asian economies to pressure Beijing.
South Korean television networks and online platforms are actively adopting AI-generated news anchors. These digital avatars cost just $460 per month, work without breaks, and can adapt their speech and facial expressions to match the desired tone.
Unprecedented Case in the Country's History South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been arrested on charges of rebellion, abuse of power, and corruption, according to the Yonhap news agency. This marks the first time in South Korean history that a president, still officially in office though temporarily suspended, has been detained.
The South Korean police have declined to detain the former president, citing "controversial legal aspects" of the arrest warrant. The warrant's validity expires tomorrow, and an extension is under consideration.
Numerous solidarity protests in support of Palestine were held in South Korea. Protesters condemned the ongoing 15-month conflict in Gaza and called for an end to violence and the protection of human rights.
South Korea has declared a week-long mourning period for the 179 victims of the Muan airport plane crash, the deadliest in the nation’s history. Memorial events are being held at the Muan Sports Arena, drawing hundreds of mourners. Authorities have launched a large-scale investigation into the tragedy, which is suspected to have been caused by landing gear failure and a bird strike.
A Jeju Air aircraft in South Korea experienced landing gear issues, Yonhap News reported. Unlike the fatal crash a day earlier involving a plane of the same model in Muan, this incident ended safely with the plane returning to the airport. The December 29 crash claimed the lives of nearly all 181 passengers onboard.
The death toll from the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea has risen to 122. The plane, returning from Bangkok, crashed during landing. Preliminary reports suggest a landing gear failure, possibly caused by a bird strike, as the cause of the accident.
South Korean media reports that former Defense Minister Kim Young Hyun has attempted suicide. Doctors are fighting to save his life. While the motives and circumstances remain unclear, experts link the incident to recent accusations against him.
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