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South Korea seeking to repatriate North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine

The South Korean government plans to engage in consultations with Ukraine regarding the repatriation of North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Jan. 14.

14 January 2025, 07:12 PM

North Korea touts new features of hypersonic missile launched Jan. 6

North Korea highlighted the capabilities of a hypersonic ballistic missile tested on Jan. 6, claiming it features a new “flight control and guidance system” and an engine made with carbon fiber, BBC reported on Jan. 7.

7 January 2025, 10:17 AM

Black box data recovered in South Korea’s deadliest plane crash; another sent to U.S. for analysis

Data from one of the black boxes of the Jeju Air plane that crashed last week has been recovered, while the second will be sent to the United States for analysis, South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport reported, according to Yonhap News Agency.

1 January 2025, 11:37 AM

Jeju Air flight crash in South Korea leaves almost all passengers dead

A video showing the crash of a Jeju Air flight in South Korea, which killed nearly all passengers, has emerged online, with the aircraft veering off the runway, striking a concrete wall, and exploding, Reuters reported on Dec. 29.

29 December 2024, 11:46 AM

A plane with 181 people on board crashed in South Korea, leaving two survivors

A passenger plane carrying 175 passengers and six crew members crashed during landing at Muan Airport in South Korea, according to Yonhap on Dec. 29.

29 December 2024, 10:07 AM

Ukraine nabs first North Korean POW on Russian front

South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) has confirmed the capture of the first wounded North Korean soldier by Ukrainian troops on the frontline in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Yonhap News Agency reported on Dec. 27.

27 December 2024, 08:33 AM

Russia tries to conceal North Korean soldiers’ presence with fake documents – Photo

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces reported the elimination of three North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region and the seizure of fake documents issued by Russia to conceal their presence.

23 December 2024, 11:14 AM

100+ dead, 1,000 injured: North Korea's grim toll in Ukraine war

At least 100 North Korean soldiers have been killed, 1,000 more were injured in battles against Ukraine’s Defense Forces in Russia's Kursk Oblast, South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun said, Reuters reported on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 12:19 PM

North Korean troop deployment in Ukraine creates dangerous dilemma for Kim Jong Un

Sending troops to fight against Ukraine on Russia’s side has provided North Korea’s regime under Kim Jong Un with necessary funds and diplomatic leverage. However, this move also carries hidden risks for the dictator, particularly in relations with China, The New York Times reported on Dec. 17.

17 December 2024, 02:21 PM

South Korean parliament votes to impeach president on second attempt

South Korea’s parliament voted on Dec. 14 to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol, with 204 of 300 lawmakers in favor, news outlet Yonhap reported.

14 December 2024, 12:55 PM

South Korean President defends martial law, refuses to resign

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has denied rebellion charges over the imposition of martial law and vowed to fight to the end, according to Yonhap on Dec. 12.

12 December 2024, 12:43 PM

South Korean army chief of staff removed

South Korean Army Chief of Staff Gen. Park Ahn-soo, who served as commander-in-chief during the December 3 military-backed coup, has been removed from his duties, Yonhap reported on Dec. 12.

12 December 2024, 12:34 PM

South Korea provides $100 million in aid for Ukraine’s social needs

Ukraine has received $100 million in financial aid from South Korea to bolster its social sector, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal wrote on Telegram on Nov. 29.

29 November 2024, 12:05 PM

South Korea refuses to sell weapons to Ukraine

During a visit to South Korea, a Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov expressed readiness to purchase weapons, but their request was declined.

28 November 2024, 04:52 PM

Umerov meets South Korean President: Key topics discussed

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol met with a Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on Nov. 27, the South Korean President’s Office reported.

27 November 2024, 06:16 PM

South Korea poised to support Ukraine amid North Korean threats, says Ukrainian veteran

South Korea could play a key role in supporting Ukraine, as evidenced by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov’s recent visit to the country, reserve major and war veteran Oleksiy Hetman said on Radio NV on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 12:23 PM

Ukrainian delegation led by Umerov arrives in South Korea

A Ukrainian delegation headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has arrived in South Korea to meet with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 08:46 AM

Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov to visit South Korea seeking military support

A Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is planning to visit South Korea to request military aid, South China Morning Post reported on Nov. 26, citing an informed source.

26 November 2024, 01:43 PM

Russia, North Korea swap air defense systems for troops

Moscow has supplied air defense missiles to Pyongyang in exchange for sending North Korean troops to support Russia’s war effort against Ukraine, AP reported on Apr. 22, citing Shin Wonsik, national security adviser to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

22 November 2024, 12:14 PM

Nearly 11,000 North Korean troops join Russian forces in Kursk Oblast

About 10,900 North Korean soldiers have been deployed in Russia's Kursk Oblast, with some already participating in the war against Ukraine, South Korean lawmaker Lee Song-kweun said, citing the National Intelligence Service, Reuters wrote on Nov. 20.

21 November 2024, 08:01 AM

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