Russian universities may consider accepting arts students from North Korea
Russia’s Vice Culture Minister Andrei Malyshev is leading a delegation to Pyongyang to discuss the future of cultural cooperation between the countries. Photo courtesy of…
North Korea a bigger threat now than before Trump, analysts say
WASHINGTON — Days before Donald Trump was sworn in as president, Barack Obama gave him an urgent warning: North Korea was a serious threat and might…
North Korea tests engine for new hypersonic missile
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of a solid-fuel engine for a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, state media reported Wednesday. Photo by…
Shohei Ohtani target of reported bomb threat in South Korea
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency reportedly received an email Wednesday about a bomb threat at the Gocheok Sky Dome, where the Dodgers are set to…
North Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile | Weapons News
The country is stepping up its development of more technologically-advanced weaponry capable of striking further afield. North Korea has successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for…
After conquering pop music, film and food, South Korea woos digital nomads | Technology
Seoul, South Korea – Riding the wave of enthusiasm for all things Korean, South Korea has in recent years become one of Asia’s most popular…
How Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish bridge Japan-South Korea divide
SEOUL — The day after the Dodgers deplaned at Incheon Airport, pictures of Shohei Ohtani and his wife were on the pages of every major newspaper…
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul | South China Sea News
Launches come days after South Korea and the US wrapped up military drills Pyongyang sees as an invasion rehearsal. North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles…
Daniel Hudson aims to complete ‘unfinished business’ with Dodgers
SEOUL — A few weeks ago, it was unclear if Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson would even be on this trip. Two years after suffering a torn…
How Dodgers’ Korea trip could help bond their new-look team
SEOUL — As soon as the question was asked, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts grabbed at the translator listening device sitting in front of them, eager…
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani declines to discuss his wife Mamiko Tanaka
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani surprised most everyone when he announced Feb. 29 on Instagram that he had gotten married. He provided no other details, not…
Korean art of the ’60s and ’70s at the Hammer Museum: review
Seoul is the latest major city to establish itself as a significant international hub for new art. With that distinction comes the expected propagation of…
U.S., South Korea conduct live-fire air drills to counter North Korea threat
1 of 3 | A South Korean F-4E fires an AIM-7M air-to-air missile at an aerial target during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. aircraft…
S Korea deploys military reinforcements to hospitals hit by doctors strike | Health News
Nearly 12,000 trainee doctors from 100 hospitals have walked out over government reform plans. South Korea has said it will deploy military physicians and doctors…
Wartime footage, anger with Seoul, and a gift from Vladimir Putin: Is North Korea (actually) planning to go to war?
Beyond firing artillery rounds into the sea and launching spy satellites, North Korea has been busy removing references and images of reunification with South Korea…
Repression, isolation getting worse in North Korea, rights watchdog says
A Human Rights Watch report released Thursday said North Korea has grown more repressive and isolated since the COVID-19 pandemic. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI…
North Korea warns of ‘dear price’ for U.S.-South Korea joint military exercise
Apache choppers take off at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Monday as the Freedom Shield joint military exercise kicked off. North Korea on Tuesday…
South Korea to suspend doctor licences as strike crisis escalates | Health News
Some 9,000 doctors walked off the job two weeks ago over government plans to increase medical school admissions. South Korea has said it will suspend…
Former Man Utd star Jesse Lingard appears to be BOOED as he comes on for Seoul FC debut in South Korea
EX-MANCHESTER UNITED ace Jesse Lingard appears to have received loud boos on his K League 1 debut with FC Seoul in South Korea. Lingard joined…
South Korea sets deadline for striking doctors to return to work | Health News
Officials say striking young doctors have until the end of February to return to work or risk being punished. South Korea’s government has given striking…